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Been T2 for just over 2 years and within 3 months of being diagnosed had my A1C down to 5.7 from 8.2 and shifted 1.5 stone. Roll forward the next 18 months or so A1C of 5.9, 6.3 and 6.3 and have shifted another 1.5 stone. Went full keto initially and now just low carb so not quite as strict...

I think I know the answer but wanting some peace of mind. Have been ill since Monday with sore throat, chesty cough, lots of phlegm etc. Now just seems to be tail end of a cold, running nose etc. My readings this week have been in the 10s and today 11 even though I have hardly eaten anything...

And just had my yrly health check and chuffed with results. A1C 5.7. C protein 1 Triglycerides 1.08 HDL 1.37 Non HDL 5.81 In Dec these were A1C 8.1. Triglycerides 5.5 HDL 1.01 Non HDL 7.13 All low carb and natural supplements. A shot of olive oil each day and a cup of bitter melon tea.

Diagnosed T2 in Dec at 8.1 and agreed to tackle it by diet first b4 considering any drugs. Since then I have lost 2st and my blood pressure although was not too bad is now perfect. Got A1C results today and 5.7 so happy with. That's the good. In Dec they also took a full lipid test and my...

Been getting readings last couple weeks between 4.9 and 5.8 which is great. Tested this lunchtime and 3.8 and 3.7. Those low readings concerned me so done more just now and 3.4 and 3.3. Should I be concerned? Just crammed some dairy milk down my throat in case!!!

Thought I'd share. Diagnosed T2 Dec with readings of 8.1 and 8.2. Been on LCHF since day one and have shifted 20lbs so down to 14st 5lb so another stone to go but good start. My blood pressure was 130 over 80 so borderline high too. Last week I had full lipid test and liver kidney thyroid...

Bit down tonight. My eyesight has fallen off a cliff last few weeks and quite alarmed me. Going from playing darts not requiring my glasses to not being able to focus on dart board with glasses. Same watching TV. Contacted GP for blood tests and also booked in for eye checkup. Eye checkup came...