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.....in the grand scale of things it has reduced again from 48 but in the grand scale of things, how am I doing??!! A healthy and happy 2017 folks!!!!!

From being diagnosed T2. Lost a load of weight and lowered my HbA1c from 57 to 44. Learnt to watch what I eat on a daily basis and discovered a ton of willpower and feel healthier now than what I have done in years. I refuse to believe and let the inevitable problems associated with T2 will rule...

Is this a truly T2 diabetics dream come true??? As close zero carbs as you can get??!! Please say it's true!!![emoji51][emoji51]

Well then....diagnosed T2 Nov 15 with a reading of 57 (9.2mmol). A few changes later and my result last month was 46 (7.6mmol)!!! Now I know any decrease is a success and really well earned but just how much of a result is this?? Also, why can't I get my wake up bloods any lower than 7.5...

Diagnosed T2 in Dec 15. My own fault as I took the easy option of fast food and a few to many beers whilst lounging in the couch after work. Weighing in at just over 15 stone the diagnosis was the kick up the backside I needed. An IFCC count of 59/7.5 confirmed this. Anyways...1st test since...

....anybody else experience this? I am Metformin 1x500g twice per day and have increased my exercise but this is starting to be so uncomfortable!!!!

Morning fasting readings average around 7 and I cannot seem to lower this?? Any tips??

After being diagnosed T2 at the beginning of Dec 15, it gave me the kick that my body had been screaming at me to do!!! Lost a pile of weight and discovered a load of self discipline I never realised I had!! After working out my bs averages to be 6.8 and using the HbA1c converter ( I appreciate...

Hi all I have just recently started testing my levels upon waking, after breakfast (approx 2 hours) and lunch ( approx2 hours). My morning reading is 6.2 give or take every time and following breakfast it is 5.8-5.9. When in work I always have a ham salad, lettuce, cress, red onion, boiled egg...

Daft question no.2. A few friends have advised smoothies (homemade) as a breakfast alternative. It consists of 5 apple slices, small orange, Greek yoghurt, 1% milk and a pinch of oats. Does anyone else have these and are they suitable....admittedly they do taste lovely!!!!

Hi all, I have very recently been diagnosed T2 and have been given Metformin 1x2 per day. Apologies if this is a daft question but will this medication relieve my dry mouth symptom or (if I understand this correctly) once my blood results lower so will the symptoms?

Hi all Just been diagnosed with T2 which hit me like a sledgehammer as I thought I was called to see the Doctor to have a Coeliac diagnosis!!!! The Doctor has advised me to take a single dose of Metformin after breakfast and tea and am happy to do so after reading about the medication. I was...