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Thanks for the info. Yes, I'm testing before eating or drinking anything. I guess I'll check again tomorrow and see what I get!

Hi all I got my diagnosis about 10 days ago and have been on a low carb diet since. I've been checking my fasting glucose levels first thing in the morning and it's been in the 7s. Also yesterday afternoon, about an hour after eating, it was 8.3. This morning it was 5.6. is that kind of drop...

Not so awesome today. 7.8. I guess nobody said the journey's road would always be straight! I'm inspired by all your low numbers to keep going. I will get this under control.

I've just got my new Tee2! 7.3 this morning after my first full week on a low carb diet. I was 7.6 according to the doctor last week so it's moving in the right direction. I was also 10.3 last week 2 hours after lunch whereas I was 8.3 yesterday. First steps on a long journey.....

Thanks for the replies and hugs! I really appreciate the feedback. Yes, I ordered a "Tee 2" online last night so should be getting it soon. One thing that is apparent from what I'm reading is that there is no "one size fits all" solution to this. Lots of trial and error and, of course...

Tbh I've only had the briefest of conversations with my GP when he gave me the blood test results. I'm still in the data gathering stage so have not made any definite decisions. My initial thought was to go with the Metformin and see how it goes. I am getting all the info and advice I can on...

I just got my diagnosis of type 2 diabetes yesterday and I'm still in the shocked, confused and denial stage at the moment. As a 55 year old male I actually went to the GP for that test all men of a certain age should have. It was only when my GP did a urine test that the subject of diabetes...