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A quick update. I have visited thee doctors today. In the 4 weeks since I was diagnosed I have lost 5kg in weight. I asked the doctor for confirmation of my blood tests. Apparently my BG reading that prompted the diagnosis was 12.9. My HbA1c was 8.6. I have been prescribed Metformin which I...

Ken, I don't have a meter. Funny, I am learning more here than from my doctor :? On my next visit I will take my notepad and pen. I also need to find out about some issue I have with my liver. I have had abnormal liver function for a while but when the doctor told me about the diabetes she...

When I was initially told I had T2 the plan was the 3 month of trying to see if we can control it by diet only. The doctor phoned me last week after getting in the results of another blood test and told me we were moving to medication sooner. I am not sure of my figures. I can see from reading...

It is comforting to see how much support and community spirit there is here. I am trying to put a positive spin on having diabetes. Weight and diet has always been an issue for me. I also had the warning signs being diagnosed with IGT sometime ago. Being the fool I am I chose to carry on...

Hi everyone, yet another recently diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic here. Still trying to come to terms with things, especially the losing all the weight I have worked so long to put on :wink: I look forward to reading all the useful information here and interacting with you fine people.