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Ought really to also point out that I was First diagnosed Type2 in 2007 without any confirmatory tests, either from GP or hospital consultant, you see I was in my 50s and overweight so it MUST be type 2 (greedy fat old fool diabetes) and didn't respond to oral treatment for years. Finally...

I've been using Libre for a few months now. Really like the graph and trend functions, incredibly useful for control. I thought it had helped me achieve better control (lower readings). BUT. I noticed I seem to get readings of 3 or less quite frequently, particularly overnight, but without...

Thanks for reply and info seacrow, if only! I've moved (thru work) and changed doctors and consultant 4 times in the 10 years since diagnosis, only found a GP diabetes specialist last year who did the GAD test, previous GPs / Consultants refused or said the test was unnecessary. Also asked for a...

yes but what can I do about it. I can't turn the clock back and I will probably be more damaged and die earlier due to misdiagnosis.

Developed diabetes in 2007, tired, no energy, thirst, weeing but no weight loss at all (BMI 35). No tests other than hba1c carried out. Tried diet- no effect, tried metformin - little effect, gliclazide - little effect, Byetta - no effect (very sick for a month so taken off), Victoza - no effect...

Yes I'm sure your right Lorretta, all we diabetics have to do to get better is to try harder - it's as simple as that. It must be right 'cos an informative article in the Daily Mail said so!

I followed Atkins diet about 8 years ago but only for about three months as I was having too much stomach and bowel problem. During that time I lost about 1 stone in weight (may have been water mainly) . Immediately put the weight back on when I resumed a normal (but still lowish carb ) diet...

Thanks Diabell and xyzzy I think you both have valid points. We have been driven down the road of lower fat (which invariably means higher sugar) by a mixture of bad science and vested interest science (sponsored research by the food industry). It now appears that the sugar/fat mix is the...

Already eat too many eggs (high cholesterol - (is diabetes worse long term than high cholesterol?) Been advised not to eat more than 3 eggs per week. I like multigrain bread but it's generally twice the weight and twice the carbs as thin sliced white per slice. Even tried Bergen bread but its...

Correct (ish) . BMI now ~40. Last hba1c 80 -90, consultant not really interested in daily BG readings but generally 7-10 morning fasting, 10 -12 pre-lunch, mid teens or above afternoon (though occasional hypo before dinner). Can't eat that much in a morning. Consultant suggested a bowl...

Neither the DSN's, GP, nor the D consultant have ever mentioned this. My GP sent me for hospital consultant care. I see a consultant every 6 months(ish) who just tells me I use too much insulin and my hba1c is too high, changes medication (maybe) and tells me to come back in 6 months - that's...

I was diagnosed about 7 years ago but I don't know whether I'm T1 late onset, T1.5, T2 or whatever! My diabetes doctors/nurses/hospital consultant have never tested (apart from hba1c which last time was in the 80's whatever that means now - no-one explained) never had a OGTT either. BMI about...

The bolus/carb ratios are interesting. I was diagnosed about 7 years ago but I don't know whether I'm T1 late onset, T1.5, T2 or whatever! My diabetes doctors/nurses/hospital consultant have never tested (apart from hba1c which last time was in the 80's whatever that means now - no-one...