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Is it a normal occurrence for someone with type 2 to have hypos? In the last 48 hours (currently using a libre 2 sensor) I’ve had two instances where my blood sugar has dropped to 3.1 and then 3.0 at random times. I’m not on insulin. Thanks in advance

Hi all, I’ve just had my most recent blood tests done and I was a little disappointed my Hba1c had raised to 44 from 40 this time last year although I’ve been very strict although the GP reassured me I’m still on track (I take metformin along with an almost 0 carb diet). However they also...

So after almost a week using the libre 2. My average is 5.8mmol - which seems to be reasonable. I have however over the last week experienced some fast and drastic declines following a spike. For example after dinner last night I hit 9.2 and then I was down to 7.3 around an hour later followed...

Hi all, I’m 48 hours into my libre 2 free trial. The app says my average has been 6.3mmol My highest spike has been to 8.8 and I’ve always been around 7-7.5 about two hours after eating. My time in range has been 100% so far. Does this sound like I’m on track and are these stats quite...

So there's apparently no issues with continuing to donate blood with type 2 (non insulin requiring). Does anyone do this and or is it known to affect HBA1C for the better or worse? Thanks

Hi all, In recent correspondence I've had which confirmed type 2 diabetes - there is a reference to me having ' Single anti-GAD Antibody that is negative' Could anyone decipher this? Thanks

Hi all, First time posting on this forum - although I've been lurking for a number of years and have found lots of useful information and perspectives here. I was diagnosed with Type 2 in November 2020 aged 33 during a routine blood test as I was generally feeling unwell. At the time of...