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Diagnosed with T2 about 10 days ago. On Metformin, 500 x 2 per day. HbA1C was 67 at that time. With my new meter, my first readings last evening were 6.2 before dinner, 7.9 two hours after. Of course, I'll need a few days of readings to establish a rough average.

Jo475, please go and see the nurse. I spent six or eight weeks of dry mouth and little dribbles of urine frequently with no idea why, and causing me much anxiety. Finally, I spoke to the doctor a couple of times and had urine and blood tests, and the verdict came back: Type 2. Straight onto...

Thanks bulkbiker. I've started reading the contents on the back of foods for their carb content. I've cut out bread entirely and have moved to crackers for peckishness. I see that my favourite Jacobs are 4.5 g per cracker, and I'd normally have two, possibly twice a day. Chips and crisps have...

Thank you all for your very helpful replies. I didn't have my results, but asked my doctor to provide them. She said that my HbA1C was 67 at my blood test 9 days ago, and my urine test showed my urine dip as +++, whatever that actually means. Yes, I've made massive changes in my diet since...

Further to the above - I forgot to ask: would you recommend any testing kits, urine or blood? If so, please recommend a brand. I'd like to keep an eye on things. Thanks.

Hi all. I'm a 71 year old male, diagnosed just this week with Type 2. I'd been suffering with dry mouth and frequent small urinations for a few weeks, and decided, enough is enough, and consulted the doctor. She asked for a urine sample and then, during a phone conversation, sent me for a...