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So I had my first ever flu jab on Friday. I live in a small village and was basically accosted by the pharmacist when I went in and before I knew it I was sat having it I read it was advised for diabetics so it wasn’t an issue. Also should make clear I’m type 2 and was diagnosed in February...

Hi all. I have as diagnosed in February with a HBA1C of 69. Since then with the help of metformin and diet changes I have got it down to 46 Took BS this morning before food and it was a shocker since I realised I had been cutting grapes and not washed hands before I tested! So obviously...

Ok context Diagnosed in February with HBA1C of 69. Put on metformin 2 a day to up to 3 a day after a week. Retested and was down to 46 in April. Told to stay on metformin. Had a horrendous few months with sick family, members in hospital, family needing radiation etc which meant I didn’t...

I’m so confused about levels. I have the Aga Matrix BGM and was told by my nurse to not worry too much about testing but when I initially was diagnosed in February I was sitting around 7/8 and was told to go no lower than 4. I’ve lost a stone so far. This morning I had a fasting blood of...

Hi all Firstly I was here before but can’t retrieve my old account because I can’t find the email so I’m reintroducing myself! I’m Sam, I’m 39 and was diagnosed as T2 in February with a HBA1C of 69. I focused on my diet, cut out a lot of sugar, carbs etc and switched to wholemeal, lots of...