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Forgot to say I also did two meals a day, no snacking and 16:8 time restricted eating pretty much from the beginning. Mainly keep to that now.

How long have you been battling T2 and blood sugars with a dedicated plan? Diagnosed T2 in August 2017 and immediately made changes Where did you start at & where are you now? (A1C as % and avg tested blood as mg/DL, maybe even your morning fasting check) Diagnostic A1c 12% , A1cs now 5.5%...

Hi Deborah, I have Type II diabetes and I've never been on meds. I was referred by my GP practice to an Exercise on Prescription programme at the local Leisure Centre. When I finally had my induction meeting I happened to mention in conversation with the trainer that my fasting bgl was 4.9. He...

I took both fasting and before and after meals. My fasting bgls were the last numbers to move downwards. With the pre- and post-meal bgls you'll still be able to see a trend downward in your numbers but they will also tell you so much about your body's response to that meal. An increase over 2...

Personally, I think the NHS should be much stronger on the differing dietary needs of people with various long-term conditions and providing good quality food to meet those needs - even if it just focused on the main conditions that people go into hospital with - if the NHS can't lead the way...

That's a great result & lovely to hear; congratulations.

Hi Nicole - I can't add anything in I'm afraid but it's a great idea. I hope things go well.

Hi Mark Like xfieldok, I'd say if you're diagnosed with Type II diabetes know that it's not the end of the world. I was diagnosed two years ago and I am fitter and healthier now than I have been in years. Keep a record of your hba1c number so you can compare it against future tests as things...

My hba1c was 110 on diagnosis and at my first follow up four months later it was 35. It's been 35 or 36 for the last 2 years. Everybody is different, but my experience was similar to Mousee's in that I found my bgls went down relatively quickly. I lost some of my weight in that time - approx...

I got the book and read it a while ago - all I need to do now is cook from it!

When I was first diagnosed as Type II my hba1c was high (110). I came on here and read of a few people keeping carbs at 20g a day so I just started with that and fairly quickly got my hba1c back into the normal range (35). I have since thought about seeing if I could increase my daily carbs but...

KTNIC - oops, what I also meant to say is really well done with the weight loss, hba1c and your other health markers.

When I was first diagnosed with Type II diabetes in August 2017, my total cholesterol was 6.2. While I was losing weight (lchf) it went up to 6.7. I'm now in remission and at a healthy weight. The last time my cholesterol was measured (almost a year ago) it was 5.6. At each visit with the...

I've just watched the whole New Zealand documentary. It's very sobering but for me, definitely worthwhile watching. Thanks for posting the link, Jim Lahey. Luxy, I try to wear my Type II diabetes as lightly as I can from day to day but there's no doubt getting it into remission over the last 2...

Indy51, I just wanted to say thanks for posting these. I'm slowly working my way through them. Lots of great info.

I think quite a few people experience that renewed energy as well as other improvements in health. To be honest, so many of my health markers have improved not just my blood glucose numbers. I genuinely feel healthier - well, am healthier - than I have been for years. Sounds like you're going to...

Hi DaveH2 - yes, my experience was pretty much the same except I have Type II. By following LCHF and the advice on here I got my hba1c down into the normal range within months and felt better than I had in years - although I've never quite achieved the spotless house!

Hi Lindeloo I've just posted elsewhere how I was also told not to bother testing at home by my GP practice, but I went ahead. It really helped me to get my bgls back down into the normal range. For me, there was something important about testing before and after meals. Seeing how different...

When I was first diagnosed, my practice nurse told me not to use a home testing kit, that it was unnecessary, pointless and would only worry me. (This was the first time I'd met her so how she knew what would worry me I don't know). I was also told by a couple of people who have Type II diabetes...

That's great news. You must be so pleased. I'm delighted for you.