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Had a naughty bank holiday weekend and numbers have shot up from 7.1 average to 9.6 average. On diet and exercise with Hba1c test end of October so a setback. Bit fed up but self inflicted and back now on low carb . Assuming it will take a few days to get this glucose out of the system!! Working...

Just ordered a Dexcom one plus CGM to help me manage blood sugar levels (currently T2 controlled with low carb and exercise). Any tips on the use of monitors to get the best out of it would be most appreciated. Thanks [emoji106]

On a low-carb/keto diet and run 6 miles a day 5 times a week to manage my T2 and something I noticed has happened today which I’ve not seen before. Did a urine dip test and ketones were showing which is normal for me with this diet , but my glucose reading was also elevated. Never seen this...

Got my Hba1c blood test results back today. Really pleased. Gone from 75 to 46 in 4 months. Pre-diabetic levels. Low carb/Keto and exercise. Doctor really happy. No meds but I’m not resting on my laurels . Low carb definitely works for me [emoji106]. It can be done so please don’t give up if...

Hi everyone! Does anybody know if registered diabetics are eligible for the autumn covid booster in the U.K. ? I’ve struggled to find that information. Thanks [emoji106].

Hi all - trying to stick rigidly to low-carb after a spike in my HbA1c. I do struggle with breakfast as I used to enjoy cereals and toast, which obviously are not low-carb or appropriate. I sometimes have pecan nuts and full fat yoghurt but get bored with that. What do people recommend for...

Have had the annual blood test results back today and quite a shock . Everything is absolutely fine, kidney, liver, cholesterol etc. But my HbA1c has gone through the roof from 50 to 75. I’ve never had it so high and I have kept to a relatively low carb diet and I’m very physically active. I...

Hi everyone, just had my annual blood/urine tests back - all good and normal but my Hba1C has risen to 62%. I am fit (cycle 200 km a week) and eat a very healthy diet with no alcohol. I've never had the reading that high. So, I'm a little confused ahead of my diabetic nurse review next week. One...