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Hi all, I am 2 months post diagnosis of T2, detected with hbA1c of 107. On Metformin (declined Glicazide in the end) and working really hard with diet. I was finger prick testing and could see my numbers were coming down, but felt I wanted more information so decided to do the free trial of the...

Hi all, I am 2 months post diagnosis, 42f with assumed type 2, normal BMI. On Metformin and diet I have brought my BG numbers down to 5-7 90% of the time (I have a libre 2 plus which has been so helpful). However, I consistently get a spike post breakfast, regardless of what I eat. It is my only...

Hi all, you might have seen my previous posts, I am 42f with a BMI of 23.8 and got a diagnosis of diabetes (presumed type 2) a month ago out of the blue. I had no recognisable symptoms, but was referred due to a wound on my toe that the podiatrist felt wasn't healing well. My hbA1c came back as...

Hi all, I was diagnosed a month ago with no symptoms other than an ulcer on my toe that wasn't healing. I just got back from Greece (which was amazing) but I had to keep the wound dressed and dry the entire time, which was a concern for me as I love swimming and that is my main aim when on...

Hi all, just wanted to update on my journey so far. As per my first post, was referred for hbA1c by the podiatrist after a toe wound wasn't healing well. I am 42f with BMI 23.8 and had no symptoms (other than the toe!). HbA1c came back at 107, retest was 105 so type 2 diabetes was diagnosed with...

Hi everyone, thanks for my lovely warm welcome on my first post yesterday after being told my hbA1c was 107 when it was checked due to a ulcer on my toe that was taking a while to heal. It was a massive shock yesterday and the GP herself said over the phone she was a little baffled. I had a 1.5...

Hi everyone, please be gentle as I am very new to all of this. I am so grateful this forum exists. After having cellulitis in my toe and struggling to get it to heal, I had my hbA1c checked - it came back at 107. I have no other symptoms and am not over weight. I have PCOS (which has actually...