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Diagnosed with 125/ 114 end of Jun 23 - two different tests carried out either side of the weekend Currently dont know as due another test in 3 weeks - according to my 'estimate' based on BG should be around the 50ish mark - ill report back mid october

I know (quite well) someone who has Type 1 and swears it was as a direct result of the trauma of his dad dying - only came on 6 months after the funeral..........but ive not seen anything that confirms this can happen officially

5.8 - but after a 36 hour fast - normally first thing its 6.5-7

This is absolutely my experience as well and isnt limited to the DN - GP was the same.

Good Afternoon, Looking for some advice on the practicalities and approach to Exercise and training whilst longer fasting. Exercise is 5KM run and strength training. I currently do 16:8 twice a week and probably a 24 hour three times a month. I really want to do a 48-72 hour 'deep' fast I...

is it reversible ? In my (limited experience) and from what i read (Dr Fung is a good information source) YES. For me following a low carb / high fat diet coupled with some exercise has seemed to result in positive changes so far (only been at it 8 weeks) However each individual is going to...

what the others said - more elegantly than me.

Firstly - Welcome to the forums and loads of people who have (from what i can see) come at this from every angle and are super helpful. What is the most important thing you want to know about ? What is the thing worrying you most ? There will be someone here who can really help with advice /...

I would echo this - a long time ago the advice i was given by a professional was to focus on measurements - sure enough some weeks when the scales said i hadnt 'lost' weight the tape measure restored my confidence with 1/2 inch of different locations

Can i ask what your diet and exercise regime is ? Losing 20Kg in 5 weeks is pretty impressive !!!

Thank you for both your replies and advice - have already tailed of the weighing to once a week - might push it to once every two weeks to get a better overall picture. Should i just bin the fasting glucose first thing in the morning - im not currently measuring more than 1 or 2 times daily -...

Hi Team - Ive lurked for long enough and thought i should introduce myself Male / 46 Yrs Old / 99Kg So i was diagnosed back at the end of Jun with an HbA1C of 114............. after identifying some symptoms and self testing with an BGM and getting a worrying 19.4. When i finally spoke to the...