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Has anyone tried this ? I think it’s safe as it’s basically the root of a vegetable. It is reported to be good for glucose regulation although obviously that’s just internet reports. It’s reported as a great general tonic. Bought some today and tried it with coconut milk and tbh it’s pretty...

Thanks for the best wishes. Seriously this place saved me. Was in so much shock when got diagnosed and would have gone straight on to medication without this place. Just out of curiosity people saying I might get into non diabetic range. Is that something I could realistically maintain? I won’t...

Just wanted to get an idea if there’s an accurate marker for how far the Hbac test goes back in terms of time. My tests were only 10 weeks apart with my reading at 52. Is it likely I had a slight overlap. So like maybe 2 weeks before I started altering diet and exercising and therefore the 52 is...

I’m sure it played a part in my original diagnosis. I had first jab and then blood tests 3 days later. Blood sugar was 16 and Hbac 101. I have worked hard got blood sugar right down In about 10 days and just had last Hb test was 52. Having 2nd shot on Sunday very interested to see what happens.

Cool thanks I was hoping for anything below 60 so pretty pleased. Although that does equate to average bloods of about 8. And my readings rarely been above 8. So was possibly hoping below 50 but I’ll take 52. Any advice on the urea result ?

So my diagnosis was March 23rd with Hba1c of 101 test yesterday was 52. I decided not to take medication so this is just with exercise mainly walking and diet. I’ve lost 9kg as well. I realise this is still above range. But should I be happy with these results? Also the tests were only 10 weeks...

I’m in my first cycle from diagnosis to 2nd Hbac test. I decided to try with exercise and diet and seems to be working lost 15lbs in 2 months and pre evening meal bloods usually 5-6 unless been a bit naughty at lunch. Was in Camden yesterday and couldn’t resist steak sandwich with wedge chips...

Cheers Maco that made me feel bit better. Weirdly my calf eased off and I managed a 45 minutes walk. Took reading again after 5 hours now 5.3 so panic over.

Basically was diagnosed a month ago type 2 ( which I’m a bit dubious about but that’s another story) I decided to see how I’d go on diet and exercise. Last 3 weeks my numbers been excellent 4-7 pre evening meal and been around 5 all this week. I’ve lost nearly 4kg so all was pretty happy. Today...

8.2 down from 16.5 at 8 days ago just diet+ Walking

So in space of week I’ve gone from a 16.5 fasting blood test. To reading just took pre meal of 5.5 ? Is that normal in a week just on diet and walking ? Anyway I’ve contacted GP see what she says

I’d also like some advice on this. Just changing over diet so thought might be helpful 50 year old male. Best brand not to pricey I’ve used solgar in past

One thing I noticed today my Tesco weekly order was £20 less lol

16.5 at diagnosis exactly 1 week ago 14.3 yesterday after very restless night 9.5 this morning after long walk yesterday and better sleep Just been diet and exercise for a week holding off on meds for now.

Well my confusion grows. Was 10 last night before dinner. 14.3 two hours after dinner. 14.3 on waking which was disappointing but I’d had a restless night. As an experiment I followed exactly same routine as yesterday with food but walked bit further today. Took reading exactly same time as...

Just wanna say thanks very much for this forum again made a huge difference to me since diagnosis on Friday. I’ve decided to just stick with diet and exercise for a couple weeks and see how my numbers go before choosing meds. Waking glucose is already down from 16.5 to 14.3 and not even really...

Cheers actually thought was a fiddly job but actually easy. I’ll probably change them daily thanks.

Thanks for reply guys. Yes I had HBA1c test which was 101. I’m just surprised my blood sugar has dropped from 16.5 which they diagnosed at to now 8.6 which wasn’t even a true fast. I appreciate the HB is very high but 8.6 puts me in pre diabetes doesn’t it ? By the way I’m delighted it’s 8.6...

So I’ve just been diagnosed. First off I just need to check that the blood sugar result for glucose you get from a blood test is effectively same as meter reading? The blood test result was 16.5. Today I saw nurse I hadn’t eaten for about 3 hours and she took a reading of 13.5. I’ve now not...

I meant needles for testing.