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Thank you everyone. I know it’s early days and now I have to lower a bit more and sustain but I am thrilled.

T2 diagnosed April 19. 500mg metformin. Just had my first Hba1c re-test results - down from 106 to 43. Still being monitored and on metformin for another three months as such early days. I have balled like a baby but feel very proud. Have followed a low-carb diet and basically eaten out of...

Thanks. Will do. I don’t regularly monitor, usually now only when I have a new food that I want to test.

Not really. Family life prevents daily. I could walk on the days I don’t swim.

Just tested mine and they are 5.6 - thrilled at that but mood really meh!

Hi, I’m T2 diagnosed in April with Hba1c of 106 and px’d metformin 500mg x 1 daily. Average blood glucose now around 6 and have lost nearly two stone through intermittent fasting and low carb. I am swimming over a mile at least three times a week. On the days I don’t swim I am finding my mood...

Thank you - that really helps

Not quite as good this morning pre-breakfast and post 14 hr fast. 7.1 - will see how the rest of the week goes.

I have bought a monitor and used for the first time today. It arrived after breakfast so first reading 2 hours post breakfast was 5.7 (late breakfast/brunch). Pre evening meal was still 5.7 rising to 6.1 after 2 hours. Food was typical of what I would normally have. Have also swam and walked...

Thank you. I have a long way to go and am determined. This is more of a wondering about the future post that feeling like I want anything specific now. I am happy with what I am eating but am going to monitor my blood sugars more closely. Good luck with your journey too.

I have - my diet is unrecognisable.

I’m not at the point of wanting to, I more wonder if I ever will and if I can.

Thanks everyone, really helpful.

Thank you. Will look into these.

How often and when should I test ?

I find abstinence easier than moderating foods. I’m an all or nothing girl really. I haven’t eaten bread, potatoes,rice, pasta, chocolate, sweets - anything higher than 5g carb per 100g - since being diagnosed T2 two months ago. I don’t crave these foods now, my meals satisfy me and I feel a...

I’m not currently testing, my diabetic nurse didn’t think it was worth it presently. My Hbac1 was really high (106) so I know I have a long way to go and am committed to making this better.

I am T2, diagnosed approx 2 months ago and prescribed Metformin 500mg. I have worked really hard to change my diet/lifestyle and have been really strict with myself following a low carb diet and intermittent fasting. I have lost a stone in weight so far and am feeling positive and determined...

Hello, I am T2, pxd Metformin 500mg x 1 daily. I am also doing IF 8:16 most of the week but often don’t eat my first meal until 12ish - is it ok to take my metformin then? Nicki

No, the GP literally just said you are ‘well diabetic’ and make an appointment with her nurse.