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Hi @the BOT 74 A very impressive result. Were you on medication ? By reversal do you mean cured or in remission? My understanding is that a non-surgical 'cure' is very rare and is defined as 5 years normal readings w/o medication, eating a 'normal' diet. Otherwise the condition is being...

I was diagnosed T2 in June on a reading of 48. Since then I've lost 3 stones and brought my reading down to 39 so I'm quite chuffed. I'm not on meds other than statins. I'm quite fit and well. However I do have mild dizzy spells when standing up. Has anyone else got that symptom?

Well said ChrisSamsDad. It sounds as though you're someone with a positive attitude and taking control of your condition. I was diagnosed in June this year at a reading of 48. I've lost 3 stone and my last reading was 39 so I'm delighted my efforts are working. I'd rather not be a diabetic but...

So it seems Dr Atkins was right all ali along. Shame he died from a heart attack!

Not that I'm some sort of saint but I knocked the whole booze thing on the head some years ago and never looked back. I admire you for resisting the temptation to drink more but isn't 3 pints a lot anyway for T2 @Kenny3?

That's a great result. Presumably you lost a lot of weight in the process?

Hi, I was diagnosed in June on a reading of 48 hbA1c in June this year. I went on a low carb diet and have lost just under 3 stones in 5 months. My latest reading is 39 hbA1c. I'm still registered but wondered at what stage I can be considered to be in remission. How reliable is the 48 cut off...