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I was diagnosed around the same time - with agreement with my GP I was able to stop taking Metformin end of September - (based on results from my meter ) although - that was never my initial aim - I was more focussed on reducing my Hba1c and saw no meds as bonus - you are going in the right...

My understanding is the post prandial measure is crucial to understanding the first - and second phase insulin response immediately after eating - first phase respone is insulin released from stored insulin in the pancreas - the second phase is insulin that is secreted and released - this takes...

I could not have done it without this forum - the first two weeks after being diagnosed I kept a food diary - and when I look at it now I cringe - but I knew no better - within days of switching into LCHF, and starting to eliminate foods based on meter results my levels started to improve -...

I have never felt fitter in my adult life - I enjoy LCHF food and only really miss beer ! - my policy on alcohol now is quality over quantity - so Saturday night treat has become a one or two glasses of Red Wine - this week however - will be champers !

I wanted to share my first 4 months as a Type 2 – apologies for the long post - I have learned so much from everyone on here – but I do want to thank especially @daisy1, @Brunneria and @bulkbiker – I have gained such valuable education and insight from your posts on here – so thank you – I was...

That thread based on your first year is an inspiration and is exactly what I am aiming for- thanks for sharing.

As a newly diagnosed T2 ( August this year ) I have really had my eyes opened to how wrong most of the dietary advice I have followed most of my adult life has been. I have always struggled with my weight- I now recognise it was probably symptomatic of emerging insulin resistance - genetically...