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Hi! I think I posted separately about my journey since this initial post. Everything is going really well, the key has been self funding the sensors. With 1 month of data it shows my average BG is now 6.7 and my predicted hbA1c is 44. This has been achieved through hard work on my diet and...

Ooooh thank you so much!!! I love data and graphs so will definitely do this!!!! Ps just ordered the dexcom free trial

Hi Peter! Well I had a call last night booking me in to see a diabetes specialist team (I had apparently been on the waiting list since I was diagnosed!) for a cancellation this morning! Had an hour with the specialist nurse and it was really great. She was able to download all the data from my...

I think I may continue to self fund for a while to be honest. I am fortunate to be able to afford it, and I feel it is giving me so much reassurance. You numbers are motivational for me, I would be so happy to get those results one day!

Completely agree! It has been so interesting and really helped me focus on key times of day

Thank you so much! Yes was thinking about trying the dexcom at some point

Hi all, I am 2 months post diagnosis of T2, detected with hbA1c of 107. On Metformin (declined Glicazide in the end) and working really hard with diet. I was finger prick testing and could see my numbers were coming down, but felt I wanted more information so decided to do the free trial of the...

Seems like you have had such a similar story to me. Mine was be Sounds like you have had a similar experience to me, mine was only detected because of a wound on my toe that wasn't healing. No other symptoms and came back 107!. Enjoy your trip, I am also going on an all inclusive and think the...

I don't like dark chocolate at all sadly, only milk or white.

Oooh chocolate really? I haven't been brave enough to try, but I really miss it. Crisps seem fine for me too. I have had several days now with no dawn phenomenon or spikes above 10. Not sure if it is hormones or just my body getting better at coping. I have 1.5 weeks left on my current sensor...

I guess different carbs affect people differently. Potatoes never seem to be an issue for me as long as I eat along side protein. I can't even have a tiny bit of pasta though, or white bread. Pleased to say I have had my second morning of no post breakfast spike! Really glad you enjoyed your...

Ooooh did you enjoy? Hopefully the protein from the fish helped avoid too much of a spike. I am doing well thank you. Managed to have no spikes at all today, including breakfast, which is the first day for me since the CGM. Had meatballs and mash at IKEA for dinner with no real impact! Just...

Thank you so much! Best of luck with everything!

Yes after 6 days it started predicting my hbA1c. Mine was 107 on diagnosis and it is predicting 48 now, which I am pleased with after only two months. Obviously I hope to get it lower long term though, and of course, it is just an estimate. With regards to using the libre, I am not sure if you...

That is encouraging to know, thank you. I too tried the free trial and then have funded for a few more weeks as it has helped me understand my patterns so well. That is great news on your figures, I am only two months in but hoping for some reduction from 107 given that my BGs have gone from 20+...

Thank you so much, this is really useful to know. I work full time so most mornings I am walking for at least 15 mins after breakfast but I will try up it a bit. Really interesting about the protein Weetabix, that does seem to be the one that spikes it the most. I think I will avoid that for...

I usually start the day around 6-7 and it climbs up to 11-12. It usually comes back down between 2-3 hours later

Thanks that is really helpful. I do always feel so hungry in the morning, I will look at options like you mention.

Thank you very much. My hbA1c was 107, came out of nowhere so was a huge shock. I think I am understanding I need to avoid carbs completely in the morning.

Hi all, I am 2 months post diagnosis, 42f with assumed type 2, normal BMI. On Metformin and diet I have brought my BG numbers down to 5-7 90% of the time (I have a libre 2 plus which has been so helpful). However, I consistently get a spike post breakfast, regardless of what I eat. It is my only...