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It is a week from my initial physician diagnosis. I ended up going back 2 days later because my ketone level went from low/medium to very high. I was put on insulin at least until my blood glucose is stabilized at more normal levels. I am learning that my diet needs are probably going to be...

Again thanks for the input. I think I am trying to process too much information. I had classic scenario for type 2 - age 60, 40 pounds overweight, and had been consuming uncharacteristic high level of sugar drinks. My ketone level is "medium" per home test stick. When I mentioned this at...

I am going back first week of January for those tests. I had basic bloodwork done but the said the hbA1C could want until my coverage kicked in. I don't even know what my cholesterol is right now. I had been working overseas on a ship for a few years (until June) and started new job in the...

Last year I had a kidney stone that had to be removed (first one in 20 years). I spend a lot of time on the internet looking for recommendations about diet. I found one paper by the University of Maryland that told me (in the same page) to avoid one vegetable because of the oxalates and...

First, thanks for your advice. I was off to see a doctor the next morning. My concern now is that I don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. For example there is no vitamin-C in the non-carb diet. I have never been a believer in the one hat fits all solution when it comes to food.

Also for what is worth, the fruity smell of urine went away after 12 hour fast. Undiagnosed it is a catch-22: not getting enough glucose to the cell due to insulin deficiency - feeling tired - have another coke or candy bar. Still tired. Repeat. I went from not drinking soft drinks to having...

Thank you for your interest and advice. It has been extremely helpful

I saw a doctor yesterday morning. My BG as down from 383 to 232 after 12 hours of fasting. I started on Metformin twice daily. This morning I was 249. In the meantime I need to learn a lot more about designing a health eating regimen for this condition. I am very concerned about any...

Thanks to both of you for the responses. I just bought some ketone test strips (it is 11:00 PM here). Based on color key I was between 15-40 - my estimate is 30 (between small and moderate).

Did my homework on the internet and it certainly looks looks like Type 2 diabetes. It is the day after Thanksgiving and everything is closed - did not want to go the emergency room ($$$). My last blood test was a year ago and glucose was okay. I recently took a job that requires me to be in...