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  1. masonap
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    HbA1c 129.5, high c-peptide, antibody tests all positive. Anyone else out there?

    Wow, that's a lot of info to digest... and you're right about Google... whether or not the info is correct there is just far too much stuff out...
    Post by: masonap, Feb 3, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
  2. masonap
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    Is anyone on oral meds and insulin?

    I'm type 2 (20 years) and on insulin (5years) and I do not take any other meds. Abasaglar at night (14 units) Humalog before 3 meals (2 units at...
    Post by: masonap, Feb 3, 2022 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  3. masonap
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    Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Low BMI & Confused

    If you think you usually eat healthily then I would suggest a dramatic decrease in the amount of carbs you eat such as bread, rice, pasta and...
    Post by: masonap, Apr 27, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  4. masonap
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    GP told me today to stop checking my blood sugar

    I’ve recently moved house and GP, 3 people at the new surgery (1 doctor, 2 nurses) all tried to tell me my meds were wrong because my HbA1c was...
    Post by: masonap, Dec 27, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
  5. masonap
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    I am due to start insulin tonight

    How are you getting on? I guess it’s about 10 days now?
    Post by: masonap, Dec 19, 2020 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  6. masonap
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    I am due to start insulin tonight

    I test and inject 4 times a day, before breakfast, lunch and dinner, and then again before bed when I inject a long lasting insulin. As for your...
    Post by: masonap, Dec 9, 2020 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  7. masonap
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    Is a low HbA1c dangerous in any way?

    I’m type 2, I use Humalog during the day, 2 units before breakfast and 4 units before lunch and dinner (I have a chart to follow so if my BG...
    Post by: masonap, Dec 6, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  8. masonap
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    Hi incoming newbie

    No it is free to use but you can ‘upgrade’ for a monthly fee but I don’t think it is worth it. I use the free version.
    Post by: masonap, Dec 4, 2020 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  9. masonap
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    Is a low HbA1c dangerous in any way?

    No to the c-peptide test.
    Post by: masonap, Dec 4, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  10. masonap
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    Is a low HbA1c dangerous in any way?

    I was put on insulin because my levels kept on rising. I take Humalog before meals, 2 units at breakfast, 4 at lunch and dinner, then 14 units of...
    Post by: masonap, Dec 4, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  11. masonap
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    Is a low HbA1c dangerous in any way?

    I only inject insulin, I don't take metformin or anything else. If I eat more than a few carbs my BG levels shoot up, and that's with insulin! I...
    Post by: masonap, Dec 4, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  12. masonap
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    Reversing diabetes

    I think total remission is impossible. Once a type 2 always a type 2, however, I do believe that you can control it very well on a low carb diet,...
    Post by: masonap, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  13. masonap
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    Is a low HbA1c dangerous in any way?

    Low carb and exercise did it for me, and I’ve lost a lot of weight too.
    Post by: masonap, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  14. masonap
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    Insulin pen storage period

    If you use so little that a pen lasts more than 28 days why don’t you get a cool pack to keep it in then you shouldn’t have any issues.
    Post by: masonap, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  15. masonap
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    Type 2 going onto insulin

    I must have been similar to you but 5 years ago. My levels kept rising until the Dr said ok insulin. It was the best thing I’ve done for years....
    Post by: masonap, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
  16. masonap
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    Is a low HbA1c dangerous in any way?

    Type 2 on insulin (no other diabetic meds) for about 5 years. I understand that too many Hypos are bad for you, I also know that it is possible...
    Thread by: masonap, Dec 3, 2020, 19 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  17. masonap
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    Latest blood panel results.

    I chose to quit work 21 months early at 64, it helped that I was getting one small pension since I was 60, and a second small pension kicked in at...
    Post by: masonap, Nov 10, 2020 in forum: Reactive Hypoglycemia
  18. masonap
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    I'm new to insulin, can anyone give me any pointers?

    I guess part of the answer depends on whether you are type 1 or 2. I’m type 2 and I’ve been on insulin for about 5 years. I moved to a low carb...
    Post by: masonap, Oct 26, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  19. masonap
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    Is Type 2 Coronavirus low risk

    Weetabix - out Rolls - out Potatoes - out you need to cut down on all carbs.
    Post by: masonap, Oct 1, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  20. masonap
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    Flu vaccination

    Absolutely and definitely yes. Already had mine, get in quick because shortages are already happening.
    Post by: masonap, Oct 1, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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