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Hi everyone, Thank you so much for all your comments. @Bluetit1802 My highest Hba1c was 65 but that was 3 years ago. I am usually in the low to mid 50's. My nurse has said that since I am youngish (47) she wants my readings to be in the low range, that is why I ended up on so much...

Yes, I am on metformin, glicazide and linagliptin. She wanted to put me another medication (forget the name) but when I saw the side effects, I declined! I am sure she is going to try to get me on something else!

Thanks everyone! Feeling slightly better about it! My diabetes nurse made it sound like I will have to go on insulin next if not much lower!!

Hi everyone, Just got my Hba1c result and it is 56, it that awful?? Thanks!

So sorry to hear this. I have a great website that explains all about keto and will give you menu plans. It is called diet doctor. The first month is free, so if you download all the info you can just cancel the subscription. There is also loads of videos on the site that explain things. I...

Hi everyone, I was getting a bit sore on my left hand from always pricking my finger so decided to do my right and got a reading of 27.1! When I did the left one it was 9.1. Retested right hand a minute later and it was 13.1. What does this mean, is my meter working at all? Help...

Hi everyone, My nurse recommended that I try out the libre but wanted to ask you all a few questions before I take the plunge! 1. Does it hurt when you put it on? 2. I am in the sun and ocean quite a bit, will it stay on? 3. It is very noticeable under clothes? 4. Have you every pulled it...

Thank you so much! I am going to continue with my low carb and I am lucky to have a wonderful nurse who believes in it. I have 3 months to get my h1c down to an acceptable level. Lunch ideas are great!

Hi everyone, I have just started the LHCF diet as my H1c is 61 and I really need to lower it! I started this diet on Monday and I found that if I ate too little carbs, I started to feel very shaky. I saw my diabetic nurse this morning and she encouraged me to continue this diet and just watch...

Thank you all so much for your well informed responses! My questions have been fully anwered - you are all GREAT!!!

Hi all, Just been recently diagnosed, and have a few questions, have looked on forums, but having trouble finding specific answers! 1. What do you do with your lancets? If you have a sharpsafe - where do you dispose of that? 2. Are all prescriptions free once you are diagnosed with...

Hello, I am also newly diagnosed and also have fibromyalgia. I am going to use the LCHF diet as a way to control my diabetes and hopefully that will help me lose weight as well. Also, trying to walk more and generally get more exercise. I can totally relate to feeling tired and turning to...

Thanks everyone! Much appreciated!

Hi everyone, Just been diagnosed with type 2 and it looks like I will be put on medication to control, but will also do LCHF diet. I was wondering who I need to inform? Does my private health insurance need to know? Do I need to let my annual travel insurance company know? What about the...

Thank you all for the great advice! I am finding a lot of helpful advice on this site. I seem to have lost the thread where the recommendation for the type of blood tester and strips are - can anyone tell me the one I should get? Thanks again!

They haven't told me what Type I am, but just assuming I am type 2! My fasting blood tests numbers were 7.2 first test and 8 for the second test. The other H test they did my result was 53. Do they sound ok?

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed yesterday, I called to ask the results of my blood tests and the secretary's looked at them and her first question was - are you diabetic?? Well, I said I wasn't but I guess I am now!! She told me the results of the tests and made an appointment for me to see my...