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A couple of things sprang to my mind. As a lawyer I have often found that people sometimes hear what they want to hear. If she is still in a state of denial that may affect how she heard things. I did this myself. A doctor did suggest that my HbA1C was getting bit higher. I didn't understand...

Hello and welcome @Jasperleah I understand how stressed and worried you must feel right now. It will get better. I agree with @Mrs T 123 that many of us have found this forum in a mood of anxiety and despair and have found a lot of help and support. So no one on this site can give medical...

Hello and welcome @Mikeylad5368 I can totally relate! People will be sick of me reminding them how awful I felt when I was diagnosed (I may have said to my husband that I wished I'd been diagnosed with a terminal illness). THEN I found this site. Almost 3 years later I am fine- better than...

Hello and welcome, As @Antje77 it is important to know what the test was. If the test was a random blood glucose test- that is a test for the level at the time of the test then even non-diabetics can read high. If, however, it was a HbA1C then that test measures the average over 3 months and...

Hi- I stick to under 20 grams a day- usually a lot under but occasionally close to 20 grams. This is what works for me. I base it on my meter and my personality type. I find it easier on very low carb rather than moderate/low carb. However I have had battles with my doctor who doesn't approve so...

Hi everyone- while the thread relates to an article looking at administered insulin for type 2 please continue to be respectful of those who do not share your opinion. In my personal opinion the most important thing is to have an approach to your health that is sustainable. For me that is very...

Hello and welcome @Karoline I am a type 2 who has been able to keep my blood sugars within the normal range for over two years. I have done this by the use of a very low dose of metformin and by diet. So medically speaking my doctor indicated I may no longer qualify for the reduction in the...

Hello and welcome @Sweettooth81 I understand the difficulty of finding ideas for breakfast and lunch that are easy and don't need heating. I suggest trying the diet doctor website which has a lot of ideas but to start off I'll give some suggestions; Boiled eggs- they keep for a while in the...

Hi @xClaireyMac1888 and welcome, You have really been through a lot- virtual hug from me. With all you have gone through and are still going through I am not surprised you are struggling. I also struggled at first and I am a lot older than you and went through a lot less than you have. You...

Hi @KatMac1 -how are you feeling now. I hope that you continue to read and post on the forum- you have already been introduced to some great people and seen how awesome and supportive people can be. Good luck and I hope things are feeling a little bit better.

Hello @KatMac1 I am sorry you are feeling so down about this- a virtual hug from me. As @Antje77 said I had a rough time after my diagnosis. Like you I wondered whether I could live a life of no carbs and whether it would be worth it. I may have said that I would prefer a diagnosis of a...

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Hello and welcome, I would just like to add to @jjraak that as a fellow asthma sufferer it vastly improved after I went low carb so there is hope ahead. I am also older than you with a similar BMI- higher when diagnosed and have been able to keep my blood sugar levels in the normal range since...

I agree with previous posters- don't panic -wait til you get the results. It's likely that you are still not diabetic and being vigilant means you are less likely to become diabetic.

Hi @Honeyblossom - love your user name by the way. Do you have a meter and test regularly? I really recommend that. I haven't had a HbA1C for a while- have an appointment with a GP to get one, however, I do test regularly. I find it keeps my motivation up.

I agree with the advice that @bulkbiker suggested. I tend to stick to crispy skin (not fried with batter) duck or chicken. I also tend to have something to eat before I go so I am less tempted by higher carb offerings. You can also suggest a nice walk after dinner which would also help- not sure...

Hello and welcome @Trick753 , Your suggestion about talking to your doctor is a good one. It can be easy to blame every symptom on either a condition or a medication but it is not always related. Good luck and let us know what your doctor thinks. Welcome.

Hello and welcome, It is confusing as different countries have different numbers for what is diabetic and what is pre diabetes. In my view it probably doesn't matter. The important thing is what you do now and you are doing all the right things. Unfortunately most of the medical profession see...

I really sympathise- to let you know exactly how pathetic I felt I can tell you it was at least 2 weeks before I didn't cry everyday about my condition. In fact if you didn't know better you would have assumed I'd been diagnoses with a terminal illness and that was pretty much how I felt. So...

I am one who still uses artificial sweeteners. It made my initial change of diet manageable and I would not have coped without them. I still use them but less and have the ideal to stop using them. I have not lost my sweet tooth- I tried abstaining for a while but felt just too deprived and...