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Thank you, I am almost 6 ft and weigh 82 Kg. I have been trying to control my T2 by diet and exercise. My a1c has stayed around 56-59 since Dec last year. I can do more with cutting out carbs but when I get anxiety, I always eat something (banana, cereal bar (no added sugar)) and that makes me...

Brettsza Thank you for your reply. The reason I was taken off the meds was that I had been suffering from anxiety and false hypos. Looking at your A1C, I am really impressed. Are you on meds as well? PSS

Just had my HbA1c result. It is 59. Slightly up from 56 last time. I am T2 and having had seizure in the past and suffering from anxiety, my nurse took me off all meds on 01 Dec 14. My doctor thinks I should not have been off Metformin and should go back to one Metformin 500 mg/day. What are...

My last eye test was graded at R1 - Background retinopathy. Same as about 2 years ago. Personally I would say, don't worry too much as background retinopathy just means regular checks and does not require any treatment.

Indian food is no different from any other when it comes to diabetic control. My advice is go easy on rice (even though its Basmati), Naan bread - go for plain roti instead. Have starters of meat that are usually cooked in the Tandoor (Oven) as much as you like. Above all enjoy the meal :-)

8.8 - Much higher than normal of around 7.0. Had few drinks and pizza last night - lesson learnt !

Gemma Sorry to see you go obviously but I understand social media/blogs/forums are not for everyone. We recently introduced Yammer at work - and some people have taken it to heart and yet a lot of people hardly ever log on ! Best of luck for the future. What I would say is whilst this forum...

Hiya Thank you extending the invitation, I am sorry I definitely won't be able to make it as I will be out of the country on holidays. May be next time eh :-) If you guys fancy some food, there are lots of restaurants near the Pub. Have a lovely first meet !

Apologies for the late reply. This pub is quite popular during the weekdays evenings. I have never been to the pub on a Sat - so I'm not too sure. Having suggested the venue, I have just realised the meeting is for T1s. I guess it disqualifies me as I am a T2 diabetic :-(

I am in London, would also like to join in (although I might be away on the suggested date). May I suggest the Fitzroy Tavern, Charlotte St as a possible venue?

Carol, Looks like Victoza is doing the trick. All in all I guess it is good news !

Abuse of any medicine can be dangerous. Gliclazide will bring the BG down and if not careful, can cause Hypo. A sever hypo can lead to seizure. I for one will not do this !

Kate It is understandable that you are feeling lost. My advice is for you to eat sensibly - try to reduce sugary drinks/high carbs food etc. Wait for your results and then try to adapt your food intake. Finally, don't let diabetes rule your life. It is a condition that you will learn to live...

Thank you. Good to know that these are signs of taking control of BG :-)

I am T2 and am trying to control it by diet and exercise. In the past I have been on Metformin, Gliclazide and Sitagliptin. I am almost 6 ft tall and weigh 81 Kgs. My BG in the morning is usually around 7 mark, occasionally in sixes. I am usually at my best in the morning. I find after having...

We have basmati rice. One way to reduce the starch is to boil them for 5-7 minutes in plenty of water. Once cooked strain them - most of the starch is thus thrown away and rice still taste lovely! I find the above method of cooking basmati better then the normal way of add water and leave them...

That is a lot of testing ! But very good numbers :-)

7.5 I had few brandies and a large meal last night. alcohol does not seem to have elevated the sugar levels !

I stopped taking all meds on 01 Dec 2014 as I was suffering from anxiety/depression. Was used to get really scared by false Hypos. My HbA1C in Oct 2014 was 58. Since then I have been trying to eat carefully and have added regular walks to my regime. Just had the blood test done and my HbA1C...

Thought about the forum name for few seconds.... And then decided to use my initials. Boring I know but was an easy choice :-)