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Big Drop in HBA1C - What now?

I think that many in the medical profession still think that type 2 is a progressive illness and if you eat what they recommend it may well be....

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 3, 2021 at 8:30 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Bit confused...

Hello and welcome, I remember finding out about dawn phenomenon and feeling such relief. Well done!

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 3, 2021 at 4:18 AM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Struggling

Hello and welcome, It has been a tough year for everyone. Getting the diagnosis so close to Christmas would only have made it tougher. I...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 3, 2021 at 4:14 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Big Drop in HBA1C - What now?

Hello and welome, It doesn't sound like you have a meter and test regularly. I really recommend that you get one. In terms of what you can get...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 3, 2021 at 4:09 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Low Carb Diet, newly diagnised

Hello and welcome, Like many others I reduced my HbA1c into the mid range of normal within 3 months from diagnosis by going keto. You need a...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 3, 2021 at 3:53 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Diagnosed Type 2 at age of 26

Hello and welcome Once you have a meter you will be able to look at the effects of different food on your blood sugar levels. I found it is the...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 3, 2021 at 3:49 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Type 2 Intermittent fasting and Keto diet?

Hello and welcome, It is overwhelming at first so a virtual hug. First of all I suggest that your initial thing is to look at the meals you...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 3, 2021 at 3:44 AM in forum: Ask A Question
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1st thread

Hello and welcome It would help us if you give a bit more details about yourself and the type of job you are referring to. 'For example I am a...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 2, 2021 at 6:18 PM in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Phobias around food

Hello and welcome, Sorry you are having a tough time. I agree that you need some help about the phobias but until my suggestions. Are you able...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 1, 2021 at 3:27 AM in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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High reading of 181, 2 hours after meal..

Okay a couple of things, the first thing is that most of us type 2s cope with carbs better later in the day. Try to keep breakfasts as low carb...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 1, 2021 at 3:12 AM in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Newly diagnosed T2

Hello and welcome, Another who agrees to ditch the low calorie or low fat stuff. I started determined to concentrate on my blood sugar levels. I...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 1, 2021 at 3:05 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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New to Type 2 Diabetes

As a fellow sufferer from anxiety I would suggest you rethink not getting meter. I would stress too much if it wasn't for the meter. I need to...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 1, 2021 at 2:57 AM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Newly diagnosed..

so some suggestions and there are many. Instead of sandwiches use lettuce as a wrap and just have the inside- ham and cheese for example, You can...

Post by: VashtiB, Mar 1, 2021 at 2:52 AM in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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COPD

Hi Lucy, I am so sorry to hear about your latest battles. I agree that you have always struck me as a strong woman but someone who has had more...

Post by: VashtiB, Feb 28, 2021 at 8:45 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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Carbs question

Hello and welcome, It sounds like you are doing great. I have gone much lower carb than you partly because I find them addictive. Recently I have...

Post by: VashtiB, Feb 28, 2021 at 8:39 PM in forum: Ask A Question
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Fasting and High BG

Hello and welcome, I also find if I don't eat that my levels go higher for a while. What may help is to go for a gentle walk- I find that helps-...

Post by: VashtiB, Feb 28, 2021 at 8:33 PM in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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High BG

Hello and welcome, as @bulkbiker said it really depends on what type of diabetes you have. It also depends on what you mean by low carb. Reducing...

Post by: VashtiB, Feb 28, 2021 at 8:28 PM in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Latest Hba1c & Cholesterol Results

Great results!

Post by: VashtiB, Feb 28, 2021 at 8:25 PM in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Hello and help

Hello and welcome to the forums, I am glad that your fast levels are coming down. Agree with the others though that you really need them to work...

Post by: VashtiB, Feb 28, 2021 at 8:23 PM in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Evening -awaiting second HBA1c

Hello and welcome, I agree with @HSSS that maybe you haven't gone low carb enough. But and the big but for me there were 2 issues weight- yes I...

Post by: VashtiB, Feb 28, 2021 at 8:19 PM in forum: Newly Diagnosed

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