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I got last weeks blood results today. Mixed news. On diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes in January, my HbA1C was 103 and cholesterol 5.8. Three months later, after following intermittent fasting and LCHF, HbA1C was 51 and cholesterol 5.9. Today another three months on and six months since diagnosis...

Well absolutely loving this LCHF lifestyle. Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes on 18 January this year and immediately changed to LCHF alongside intermittent fasting 16:8. It’s amazing, since then, I’ve lost 6 stone and although I’ve got about three more stone to go, I KNOW I can do it. HbA1C down...

Hi everyone, can anyone tell me if Type 2's are supposed to be referred to a podiatrist? When I saw the nurse a few weeks ago, I mentioned that I'd been having trouble with an I growing toe nail, she gave it a quick glance and said I wasn't entitled to a referral. In hindsight I believe there's...

Finally got the breakdown of cholesterol levels. I was diagnosed as type 2 on January 18th with cholesterol level of 5.8 and HbA1C of 103. My HbA1C is now 51 and cholesterol 5.9. Nurse is pleased with everything so far, but thinks that 51 shows good control Here's a breakdown of latest...

On January 12 I had an HbA1C test, that came back at 103. On 19 April, I had my three month review and HbA1C came back at 51. Feeling disappointed, as I've been following an extremely low carb diet. Could this be that some old red blood cells are still in circulation from Pre Jan 12th and...

Hi , just ordered this SD Codefree blood glucose meter starter pack, with spare lancets and test strips. Can anyone tell me if this is a good starter blood glucose meter, for a novice? Thanks in advance ❤️

Hi I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on January 18 th this year. My HbA1C level was 103. As a type 2 I was told not to use a meter to test my own levels. I've been thinking of getting one myself, to test out which foods spike my blood glucose levels. At the minute I'm in a strict low carb...

Hi, I was diagnosed this Thursday with type 2 diabetes with a blood glucose level of 101. The following day, I discovered a med I was taking for oral thrush ( which is what took me to the doctors in the first place contained sugar). I called the GP and spoke to the head doctor at the practice...

Hi I was diagnosed today with type 2 diabetes. I was told that my HbA1c was 101 and I'm really concerned about it. I've got to wait three weeks to see the diabetic nurse and really don't know what I should be doing. The doctor prescribed Metformin, but other than that I feel totally lost and...