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I was diagnosed in 2005 with an HbA1c of around 6/42% (average of 7 on my meter). Using the NHS Eatwell plate/eat plenty of brown carbs, plenty of fruit, take metformin, gliclazide, injectables advice this rose to around 9/75%, 11 on my metre by the end of 2011. Then in 2012 I found this forum...

I've recently been attending some meeting at the local sports centre. Both the main hall and a side room are painted green and have fluorescent lighting. After I've been there about 10 minutes, I feel dizzy and nauseous. I've checked my bgl and it's been low 5s. This has happened 3 times -...

Not really a rant, more of a resigned moan. I had 3 appointments at the hospital today between 11.30 an 3.30 pm with breaks between. I walked the length of the hospital - seems like 5 miles on a broken foot!) and went into the cafeteria (quite large, serving staff, patients and visitors) to...

Out with friend this evening, my diet Coke (from a tap) tasted 'off'. Stuck my BS meter in it and it came up with 11mmol/L against my friend's 'diet' lemonade which registered LO (yes, living it up!). Got it changed, but just trying to get my head round this - is that 11g carbs/100ml, so...

My friend is having a cocktail making session for her hen night. I've contacted the venue and they are happy to adapt some of their recipes if I can tell them what would be more suitable for low carb options. I know I'm OK with champagne (!) and spirits but any ideas for something more...

I went for the usual 3 month blood checks and noticed this one - PA1c. The HCA taking the blood didn't know what it was for and Mr Google doesn't seem to know either - anyone? Thanks.

Hi - I was hoping that someone might be able to offer some insight into these results, as I can't get to see my DSN for another week or so. I was diagnosed type 2 way back in 2004, but had had symptoms long before then. I've been fairly well controlled during that time through meds and LCHF...