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T2 Thin Newly Diagnosed

Oddity here too! No GAD or the other T1 antibodies, low-normal c-peptide, BMI about 20, zero family history, regular exercise, healthy (but back...

Post by: Glink, Feb 9, 2022 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Metformin

Also skinny T2, and metformin has been amazing for me (& did not cause any weight loss). I'm allergic to milk (among other things!), but am able...

Post by: Glink, Feb 9, 2022 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Fellow liver dumpers, what are your exercise hacks?

Yeah, I'm lucky that my sugars never get THAT high. I've never measured them above 11, I don't think. But I get symptomatic at uncommonly low...

Post by: Glink, Feb 9, 2022 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Fellow liver dumpers, what are your exercise hacks?

I just drink water, or after a run or ride sometimes I drink a litre of water with an electrolyte powder packet in it, but those don't seem to...

Post by: Glink, Jan 30, 2022 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Metformin

Metformin made a big difference to me. I would say that if you get GI symptoms at first, try to stick it out for a few weeks to a month or so and...

Post by: Glink, Jan 27, 2022 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Fellow liver dumpers, what are your exercise hacks?

I take metformin 500mg TID and eat a moderately lowish carb (100g/day) diet. I can't eat too much fat or it upsets my digestion. With this I can...

Thread by: Glink, Jan 27, 2022, 10 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Metformin

Yes. I was diagnosed pre-D after presenting with diabetic symptoms after a viral illness and now take metformin. Diet (low carb) controlled it...

Post by: Glink, Sep 15, 2021 in forum: Prediabetes
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Feeling tired

Yes, if I eat too many carbs, and my blood sugar goes high as a result, I can NOT stay awake at all. I understand this feeling. A nap usually has...

Post by: Glink, Sep 15, 2021 in forum: Prediabetes
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My numbers are confusing

Based on what you've shared here I'd guess you're in the "grey zone" where some clinicians would call you prediabetic based on indications of some...

Post by: Glink, Sep 15, 2021 in forum: Prediabetes
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High blood sugar numbers

I am concerned at how not-concerned your care providers seem to be about your high blood sugar test results. I hope you can get someone more...

Post by: Glink, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Prediabetes
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Hunger

Thanks. This whole thing started after I had mono/EBV about 6y ago now (was very symptomatic with classic diabetes symptoms), and I've had low...

Post by: Glink, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Prediabetes
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Hunger

Hi folks, I've felt quite well managed and haven't been thinking much about my pre/diabetes for the past couple years, which has been lovely. My...

Thread by: Glink, Feb 15, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Prediabetes
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Low carb cold things for sore throat?

Thanks, friends. Send my partner to the store to look for stevia-sweetened ice cream. (I'm allergic to milk so only a few options but I think I...

Post by: Glink, Jun 12, 2019 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Low carb cold things for sore throat?

What do you use for cold foods on a sore throat, when eating LC? I've been sick and I want are ice cream and smoothies--have been making...

Thread by: Glink, Jun 12, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Do I have to do low carb to reduce HBA1c?

I would echo everything Antje77 says above. Don't panic. You've made a lot of big changes! Great job! Why don't you see what their effect has...

Post by: Glink, Mar 17, 2019 in forum: Prediabetes
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Liver cysts?

Anyone know anything about liver cysts, and moreover if they are associated with liver over-production of glucose? Apparently I have one or more...

Thread by: Glink, Mar 15, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Prediabetes
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Testing Results

Higher morning readings are pretty common due to "dawn phenomenon." Also, the margin of error on home testing can be pretty big. Your meal...

Post by: Glink, Jan 27, 2019 in forum: Prediabetes
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Labs look great, so what's wrong?

Oh, I sure did. Well, I'm glad you got *good* care, even with an awful syndrome to grapple with. I did raise this diagnosis issue with my HCP--I...

Post by: Glink, Jan 27, 2019 in forum: Prediabetes
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Labs look great, so what's wrong?

Also, just thanks to everyone in this forum for being so helpful and supportive. I know so many people have much worse situations than I do, but...

Post by: Glink, Jan 26, 2019 in forum: Prediabetes
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Labs look great, so what's wrong?

Thanks. My family history also contains autoimmune in first and second degree relatives, just no one before me was diabetic of any type that we...

Post by: Glink, Jan 26, 2019 in forum: Prediabetes

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