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Hi all, hope everyone is safe and well. Just thought I would start by saying thank you to everyone on here, So on being diagnosed I was 17stone 7 and blood sugars of around 11-13’s, I now weigh 12stone 1lb aiming for the 11 stone goal. With tablets my hba1c went to 43 then in September I went...

Just wondered how people feel when it comes to telling someone they have this condition, has anyone hidden it when they have met someone and only later told them after they tried to eat a full pack of Pringles with you. I’m a really confident person and went on a date recently, we of course...

Ok, feeling more positive today thanks to you guys. I had a call from my doctor and she explained things fully and properly and we decided to stop my jardiance and carry on with low carb and see how I get on. Today my levels before food 5.9-6.2 and after meals 6.1 So going pretty well..I’ve...

I think it’s because she says 2 on the urine test I should be in hospital, I’m just wondering if anyone has had this issue when they started low carb x

Surely if she thinks I’m type 1 I would need to go to be checked. I’m going to ring the hospital tomorrow and get some clarification on things, and from now on I will not be seeing her no more.feel better already guys, thank you so much for all your help

I’m also tempted to stop my jardiance but keep on with my metformin just to prove to her my blood sugars are stable and not sky high leading her to think I’m type 1. Why would she let me keep taking jardiance if there is a risk they might just be making my numbers look good and they could mask...

Thank you guys the kids is shut and I will not open it she got me in such a state I didn’t know what I was doing wrong. Does anyone know the rough amount of carbs not to go into ketosis? I do not like seeing this woman she always has to ask a doctor never gives me a straight answer. Why couldn’t...

Hi guys, Not really sure where to start as I’m just feeling really down today :( I had my 3 month diabetic check and my hba1c has gone from 42-57 so I decided to start a low carb diet on Saturday, today I went to see the nurse so she could check my urine and I now have 2 ketones in my urine, I...

It is so disappointing, we all try so hard and something so small can put us up so high. Don’t be disheartened if you crave a chocolate treat I find 85% dark chocolate is perfect in small doses. It’s an acquired taste but I love it now and stops me reaching for the chocolate buttons

Here is to hoping

Mine was steroid induced also, I understand your fears totally. I won’t have the flu jab because I’ve never had it and fear I will end up getting ill, sounds silly I know but I don’t like change. However it is to protect your heart, you can try it and if it does not agree with you, you can...

Ahhhh yes I have had a couple of hypos, thank you so much for your reply, feeling pretty good about it and myself. Been a while since I felt this happy

Metformin can give you a bit of an upset tummy, i however have not had this side effect. I take it just fine with no complaints.It is just what I was told by the doctor, I’m confused as to why you would not take it if you have been prescribed it. It is to protect your heart.Any form of exercise...

Hi, I was diagnosed October last year,with a Hba1c of 81, went down to 74 then to 61 then to 60 then back up to 74 I have lost 4 stone 2lbs I was 17 stone 7 I’m now 13 stone 5. I am aiming for 11 stone. My doctor has just rang me saying well done on my diabetes control and said my Hba1c has...

I think you know your body and how you feel, it took me a couple of weeks to adjust and it’s for the better..well done on the weight loss you are doing amazing. I don’t think you should just stop it but that’s your own decision and if you feel that’s right for you then it’s right..9s and 10s are...

How long have you been taking jardiance?? did it not lower your blood sugar? I’ve had 3 hypos since starting it and it lowers my blood sugar rapidly and keeps going unless I deal with it.

I wasn’t told anything about diet, I have kind of done it myself in a way. I use an app called lose it. I stay within my calories rather than low carb. It really does lower your blood sugar a lot. I was in the 13s and 14s I’m now in the 4s..I was 3.5 on my walk yesterday so always always have...

Hi lynne, the first week I felt really quite ill, but after that I felt fine, it lowers my blood sugar significantly and I think any tablets we take in life are a risk. I don’t do a low carb diet, I use an app called lose it and stay within my calories range. Do change some of the foods you eat...

I was on steroids for my chest infection, i needed some more as it hadn’t cleared properly, after a few days I felt awful, I went back to the doctors and sent to the hospital and was told mine was steroid induced. I’m losing weight and managing my blood sugars, is it reversible, I don’t know...