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Hello all, I've just received my latest A1C result - the first I've had in a year (got into trouble with the nurse for that). It's 5.2. My first was 5.1, second 5.2 and third 5.0, so all very consistent. I'm not on any medication. At the time of diagnosis I was just above the borderline (7.1...

Hello all, Just received my latest A1C results since diagnosis - it's 5 (first results were 5.1, second 5.2). This has been achieved on exercise and diet alone. The nurse said that if I successfully kept up with my regime I can avoid medication for another 10-15 years. At this point I argued...

Hello all, I'm planning a trip to India at the end of the year and will require all the necessary jabs. Does any one know whether these inocculations affect blood sugar levels?

Hello all, I received the second A1c results from my GP today via the telephone. This is six months since my first A1c and a year since original diagnosis. First A1c = 5%; second A1c = 5.2%, both on exercise and diet alone. Although I'm pleased to have achieved an A1c within the "non-diabetic...

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Hello all, I've recently started drinking Alpro Original soya milk, as I've read it can be beneficial in reducing cholesterol. My cholesterol levels have dropped from 6.4 to 5.8 to 5.2 on last three blood tests, with a low/moderate carb diet, exercise together with taking plant stanols and...

Hello all, Just to summarise my experiences since diagnosis as described in previous threads. Initial diagnosis fasting levels 7.0 and 7.1. Meeting with nurse, who I didn't get along with. She advised me to eat lots of carbs. When I told her I was tackling the condition with exercise and diet...

I am about to start a new exercise programme which involves 5 minutes cross-trainer, 10 minutes rowing machine followed by a series of resistance exercises. I've read somewhere that building extra muscle is beneficial for type 2 diabetics. Or should I be concentrating more on a cardiovascular...

Hi all, My old gym has become a victim of the credit crunch and so I've been looking around for a new one. Today I attended an "orientation" session at my local JJB Fitness centre. As well as being shown the usual fire exit routes, etc., I was introduced to the centre's cafe bar. Here I was...

Having read through a couple of recent threads about pre-diabetes I thought I'd ask this question. I was diagnosed with initial fasting levels of 7.0 and 7.1, just above the diagnostic borderline. I believe the benchmark had been increased a few years ago from 7.8 (?). For the following three...

Hi all, saw my GP today after first round of blood tests since diagnosis and almost everything is fine. A1c = 5, kidney and liver functions are good. The only negative result is the cholesteral level of 5.8, which he says should be below 5. He's a good GP (and is actually supportive of a...

Hello all, after initial diagnosis at fasting levels of 7.1 and 7.2, today I received my first A1c result over the phone. It's 5. My GP, who I have to see for an appointment at the end of the week ,says this an excellent result and whatever I've been doing since the last blood tests regarding...

Hi. I've been told my dentist that I have gingivitis. Upon Googling "gum disease" with "diabetes" it appears that as well as causing problems with the gums, gingivitis can actually elevate blood sugar levels. My poor gum conditions come as know surprise to me because since childhood I've had a...

Having heard nothing or received any info from my practice since diagnosis at the end of May I decided to pay a visit to see the practice nurse today. She was a different nurse to the one I saw first-time round three weeks after diagnosis, and told me that apparently the advise I was given by...

Hello all, I was just wondering if the recomended limit of 21 units for men should be lower for people diagnosed with T2. I used to live on diet of guinness and currys, but after diagnosis I cut right back on alcohol consumption. However, since my new regime of lower cabs and more exercise, and...

Having been out walking all day in the Dales today, we decided to break our journey home with a stop at a pub and some pub grub. Having perused the menu I opted for tuna steak. The waitress asked me if I wanted chips, rice, or jacket potato with this. I wanted none, I'd prefer extra tuna and...

Hello all, I am interested in the use of supplements to reduce/stabilize BS levels. So far I've read about cinammon, Gymnema Sylvestre, sour cherries, coconut oil. What I want to know is does anyone take any of these supplements, and if so, has anyone found them beneficial?

Hi all, I was diagnosed on May 30th, with two BS fasting readings of 7.1 and 7.2. Since then I have received only a 15 minute talk with the practice nurse, no hand-outs, only a referral to DESMOND, of which I've heard nothing yet. In the meantime, I've bean educating myself through postings on...

Hi all, after two fasting blood sudar tests of 7.1 and 7,2 at the end of May I finally got the chance to speak to the practice nurse on June 24 ( I was abroad for first two weeks of June). She told me to watch my diet and return for a a H1a1bc blood test in six months. She also said that a few...

Hi, after perusing this forum, I have attempted to eat diabetic-friendly meals. Below are my meals and drinks for yesterday. Constructive criticism apprreciated. Breakfast - two weetabix with semi-skimmed milk. One cup of de-caffe coffee. Lunch - Salad without dressing (lettice, beetroot...