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Hi. Can we work out an estimated HbA1c based on a rolling average of mmol/l? So if I get an average mmol/l of 10 mmol/l using a continuous blood glucose monitor, is there a conversion to predict approximately what my 3 month HbA1c will be?

Since diagnosis of type 2, approximately 4 years ago, I've always had a high fasting BG reading. This is despite, at times, bringing my weight down significantly and bringing my HbA1c right down. Will this prevent me from ever getting into ketosis, and is there a solution?

Hi. I suffer the common side effect of '30 second warnings' as a result of taking Metformin. I have come to the conclusion that this generally happens if I have eaten well (low carb). If I have a poor meal (high carb) then I don't seem to be affected. So the result of eating a type 2 friendly...

Hi. I finally go round to requesting a change to modified realease Metformin from standard Metformin. My new prescription states 1 x 500mg tablet with breakfast. My old prescription was for 1 x 500mg tablet with a meal 3 times a day. So I've gone from 1500mg a day to 500mg. Does this sound...

Hi. I have Type 2 and low BG is something I never thought I would have. As I have mentioned in past posts, I use Freestyle Lybra from time to time to keep myself honest and to try and prevent myself from slipping back into bad habits. During lockdown my diet has been poor but about 2 weeks ago...

Hi. I have type 2 and every once in a while I buy a couple of Freestyle Libre sensors and use them to monitor what foods are doing what to my BG levels. Also if my diet hasn't been too good I find that seeing my levels helps keep me honest with myself. I have just started wearing a new sensor...

Hi. Is there anywhere you can buy a Freestyle Libre monitor and sensors over the counter?

Good morning all. On Sunday I gave in to temptation and had a full Sunday dinner which included mash and roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots and gravy. Then last night I went to the pub and drank 4 pints of a fairly sweet cider and when I got back to my hotel room I ate the 2 complimentary Oreos...

Hi. I've spoken to some of you previously about cholesterol and was advised that I needed the triglycerides figure not just the non HDL cholesterol level. When I went to the doctors last week I explained this to the lass taking the blood sample but she didn't have a clue what I was talking...

Hi. Could anyone advise me on which brand of MCT oil to use (for quality), how best to use it, quantity and frequency of use. Thank you Alan

Good morning all. Could anyone give me some advice please on how to keep a good quantity of fiber going in without taking on too many carbs? I find that eating a diet high in fat is easy enough but I'm not always getting much fiber and vitamins since I gave up eating fruit. I do enjoy salad and...

Hi. Do any of you know if there is any link between type 2 diabetes and cognitive impairment/dysfunction. I understand that there are many causes of cognitive impairment but wondered if diabetes can also be a cause.

Hi folks. I'd like to run a couple of things past you regarding my LCHF eating. Since I've committed to LCHF my weight loss has come to a standstill. I have actually gained a couple of pounds. I'm pretty sure this can only be because I'm consuming too many calories. I don't think it could be...

Just had my lowest reading yet and the first time it's been in the 5's. That's cheered me right up.

Hi. Does anyone have any advice for getting from nutritional Ketosis to optimal Ketosis? I've been trying really hard to get into Ketosis and today I tested and got a reading of 1 mmol/l. How do I take it to the next stage? Thanks

Hi everyone I'm still struggling a bit to understand what sometimes causes raised BG and today has been typical. I've actually given up testing first thing in the morning as it always seems to be high with liver dump and it's quite frustrating but I still test after meals (2 hours usually)...

Morning all. I am aware or the dawn phenomenon thing and I think I understand why it happens but is there anything I can actively do to get those numbers down. Once again today I was 8.8 mmol/l when I got up and 90 minutes later it had only dropped to 8.6 mmol/l. At what point does the...

At diagnosis I was immediately prescribed 500mg of Metformin 3 times per day. At the time I knew nothing about T2 only that it was diet related. I was quite surprised to be put on medication immediately like that as I thought the first option was to try to sort your diet out. My first blood...

Hi. I wasn't sure where to post this so apologies if I haven't chosen the best place. I'm trying to get into the low carb high fat way of living but I still have those little niggling doubts after a lifetime of being told low fat is the healthy way to go. Soooooo to make it easier in my head...

Hi. I've been eating low carb for a while now. My HbA1c has come down from 84 to 52 and my weight has dropped by 20lb. Lately I am really feeling the cold, especially my hands. Is it possible that I am not taking in enough calories and my metabolism is slowing down causing a reduction in the...