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I have Type 2 controlled by diet alone and have been well controlled for six years. However, I have recently gone through a three month period of intense stress during which time I haven't tested my levels. I am horrified to discover on testing this week that my levels are really high. I...

Thanks Helen - it is a relief to learn things should go back to normal before too long!

I have just asked t he same question as Jack3861- should have researched the site beforehand! My injection was into the shoulder two days ago and my p.m. BS today was 11.0. I am relieved to read that the levels gradually return to normal over a few days!

I was given a steroid injection into a painful shoulder joint on Tuesday 22nd - my blood sugar level this afternoon was 11.00! I was told that the injection might affect my blood sugar, but I am concerned as to how long these high levels will last. Has anyone experienced this effect and can...

Thanks Cherry for your reply. My profile was showing me as insulin dependent, but this was a mistake and I think I have rectified accordingly. I appreciate that true reversal is as you state, so in fact I can claim to be well controlled on diet. I realise there is no cure, but I will endeavour...

Can anyone advise what HbA1 level would indicate a reversal of T2? My result this week was 35 - when diagnosed two and a half years ago it was 69.

Further to my previous posts regarding thinning hair, I have been using Biotin for several weeks now and there is a definite improvement in the condition of my nails and my hair appears to be thickening - long may it last!! I was extremely low when I realised how thin my hair was, so any...

Thanks for this - I guess the hair loss could well be due to the diabetes itself. I recall losing a lot of my hair after my first pregnancy many, many years ago. But, whatever the reason, I am hoping trying Biotin might help. We shall see......

I have read all the above comments with interest as I have experienced considerably thinning of my hair, and my nails are in a bad way - and I have not taken Metformin. Just controlling the diabetes with diet and as much exercise as my other problems allow. I was diagnosed in January this year...

Hi! I like you have only been diagnosed this year but six months down the line I have quite good BS readings and my recent HbA1 was 33 (originally 59 in January). My only problem is with the morning fasting BS, but I hope this will gradually get lower. I have lost about 10lbs in weight over the...

I was diagnosed in January and have just got my HbA1 result. On diagnosis the reading was 59, in March 43 and now it is 33! I have been trying very hard with my control (diet and exercise only), so was very pleased that I am obviously on the right track. My only concern is the dawn blood...

Thanks Kate! The next task is to somehow reduce those pesky fasting levels!!

Obviously I cut down on all the sugary foods. The main change was in eating as few carbs as I could. I have virtually given up potatoes, pasta and rice and am eating many more veggie dishes to compensate. Strangely enough I seem to be eating more than before my diagnosis and rarely feel...

I haven't consistently tested after my evening meal or at bedtime so far, so will test for a night or two and see results I get. Thanks for the suggestion.

I was diagnosed in January and have now completed my three educational sessions and reported to my G.P. My HbA1 was originally 63 and after three months of diet and exercise the level was down to 43. I have been using a meter and the average readings for the last four fortnightly periods have...

I am two and a half months down the line since my diagnosis and trying really hard to get my levels down. I recently read an article by an American diabetes specialist who advocates the use of cider vinegar (in liquid or tablet form) in helping get BS levels down. Has anyone tried this? If...

Thanks Kat! I can see how supportive all members are. I realise there is always help available, and I am grateful for the support. Jenny

Thank you for the advice. I will keep testing!

Thank you to everyone who has offered advice. I am still confused, but realise that eventually it will all make sense! Can anyone suggest how to reduce my fasting levels? Today's was 7.5 yet again. I think perhaps I am expecting too much too soon as far as reducing the levels is concerned but...

Hello to the diabetes forum members! I was diagnosed in January with Type 2 after a routine blood test. I am still trying to come to terms with the fact that I have a life long condition and I am struggling! I am 78 years old and currently on diet alone. I am determined to be in control and...