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I was diagnosed as an unexpected type 2 in Feb 2017 and it stressed me to say the least. My world had ended. I am a fitness fanatic ate what I thought as great food (not really). I went on low carb and into remission. Readings now never above 6 with HBA1C below 38. Worry has gone due to...

I was diagnosed 23/02 with Blood sugar reading 19 and HBA1C 113. Place on 2 x 500mg metformin After low carb diet(completely without potato bread pasta) mainly large plates fish, meat, vegetable, salad etc after 60 days HBA1C down to 66 and expected at 3 months to be below 40. Daily blood test...

Luntlel I understand your concerns. I was diagnosed on the 23rd Feb and decided to reduce Carbs significantly in hope of coming off Metformin eventually. My initial blood sugar was 19 within 4 days down to 13. I am on 2 x 500mg metformin per day. BS now averages between 4 and 6.5 fast and 2...

Similar to you I was diagnosed out of the blue last week. Blood sugar 19, however average 13 over previous 6 weeks. Being very sporty with what I considered good diet I was shocked. I have radically adjusted to low carb diet, been on 500mg metformin since last Friday. My Diabetic nurse...

Don't think I will get sick of you I am passionate about getting things right, I work for a large company with 95,000 employees, I am well known across the group and the first thing on Monday I will be highlighting what has happened to me to raise awareness for those who think (as I did) "it...

Thanks again I will do that on Tuesday. All the other tests mentioned were normal but with eye tests etc I will ensure regular checks. My father lost toes and had peripheral vascular disease in his late sixties after being diagnosed at 60 albeit this was 30 years ago, he had been a heavy smoker...

I am newly diagnosed type 2 but seem to be the opposite to you. I do significant exercise so what you are doing is commendable. I already do in excess of 1m 5 days a week.In fact 4 miles 3 of the days. I am now going to do a good 30 mins on the other days in my small Gym. Diabetes was a great...

Really helpful thank you. I will obtain a meter. Yes whilst I felt healthy there were carbs and lots of fruit including juices. Also it is surprising how much chocolate and drinks are full of sugar. All this has stopped and blood test is due Tuesday morning at the clinic. I eat a lot of chicken...

Thank you I will get one and follow up with the dietician

Apologies mistype should be 18 but I will ask about the other tests thank you

Thanks for the swift reply. Pre diagnosis was only urinary issue needing to go more strange smell etc. T2 confirmed by initial urine sample, then finger test(19) then full blood test a8 but six week average 13. I had been drinking huge quantities of lemon barley and other sugary drinks as I was...

I was only diagnosed as type 2 diabetic last Thursday a real shock as I play tennis 3 times a week, golf twice a week have a healthy diet don't smoke and normal weight BMI. Father was a type 2 diabetic. mine was discovered with a urine sample as I thought I had a urinary tract infection. Still...