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I was diagnosed with T2 2 years ago, did really well and reversed on a low carb diet - off metformin and really happy. For various reasons (including perhaps a little arrogance) I fell off the wagon and am back on the meds. A couple of weeks ago I had a quick 10 minute review with an agency...

Just thought I'd give you an update! 6 months in 3 stone lighter andHbA1c down to 38. I'm just so thrilled.

Hi Mike, I'm back again, feeling much more positive. In the 12 weeks since diagnosis I have lost 2 stone and gone from 64 to 43 in my Hb1Ac tests. Yes, I'm still taking the medicine but my doctor and diabetic nurse are really amazed. Really aiming to be off the meds soon.

Hi Mike, Can you share your weight loss strategies? I've about 3 stone to lose (and then some - but baby steps!!) I'm currently limiting carbs and going for fresh home prepared stuff. With the occasional glass of white wine I'm afraid. Any tips would be gratefully received.

Please care lucyb08, you are worth it! I so get where you are coming from, it is hard but the way I got through my denial was to think that this diagnosis is an opportunity to ensure a long and healthy life. Years ago they only diagnoses diabetes when it had really started to do damage. We are...

Hello Gracicles, I was diagnosed just over a month ago but only met with the nurse to discuss my results yesterday. My Hba1c was 64 and I'm on 500g of metformin twice a day. I'm also cutting the carbs and trying to lose weight. I know I have to get those levels down and I have to engage with the...

Thanks so much liam1955. I shall look forward to seeing that. Feeling less isolated already.

Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed just over a month ago. I was seen by my doctor, given metformin and sent on my merry way. My first response was to just pretend it wasn't happening. This was dead easy as I have had to wait over a month to get an appointment with a diabetic nurse, I'm due to see...