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I was initially diagnosed as prediabetic with an Hba1c of 48 in November 2015 (I know, not sure why prediabetic and not diabetic!) I then lowered it to 39 on subsequent tests by low carbing although control over the last 6 months hasn't been great and my latest test was at 42. My fasting and...

I was diagnosed with prediabetes last November with a hba1c of 48 and subsequently lowered it to 39 at last test. My partner and I are thinking of trying for a baby in the next few months and I've been having a look on the forum in the pregnancy section but most of the posters I can see are type...

I have had my second hba1c test results yesterday. Since November 15 it's dropped from 49 to 39 and I've lost a stone. The doctor was pleased and asked how I'd done it - I explained I'd followed a low carb diet and tested my blood glucose levels to check what I could and couldn't tolerate...

My other half cooked tea tonight which included several slices of grilled aubergine. When I checked my blood sugar it came back at 11.1 which is miles higher than anything I've had since starting monitoring, and I feel tired, thirsty and sluggish. I had a highish (about 9) reading having an...

Do you have to use the specific brands test strips? Specifically am looking at the Accu check aviva monitor and BG Star test strips as there is £10 difference in boots

What apps would people recommend for monitoring and analysing blood glucose, food intake, weight etc? I've got the PA diabetes app from this site but wondered if there's anything out there which offers different functionality?

Hi there, I've recently been to the GP and wanted some advice as I've been given some mixed messages and am not sure how to proceed - I recently went to the doctor as I'd been feeling dehydrated at night and getting dry mouth and eyes - he sent me for a fasting blood glucose test, and when that...