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I thought I should post an update on my progress. Diagnosed as type 2 in Feb 2017 at 57mmol, 20ish stone, 35 yearold. Undertook a crash diet following the Newcastle diet and lost 4 stone, in 2 months. Added daily excersise and lost 2 more stone. Then reverted back to a balanced diet. I got...

Just wanted to post a quick update. I had my yearly HB1AC test which came back at 30, i’m absolutely delighted as i haven't checked my BS in the last year. I was diagnosed T2 with a HB1AC of 54 in Feb 2017. Luckily found this forum straight away and went onto a LC diet (1000 cals a...

I thought I’d share a quick update. I was diagnosed Feb 2017 with a HB1AC of 54 i weighed approximately 17.5 - 18 stone. I found this forum fairly early on and read pages and pages of help and advice. I'd like to share an update of where i'm at and how i got here. After being diagnosed i...

I don't think I take meds for my thyroid??? but then again I blindly took Statins for 9 years until I worked out how bad they are. The weight loss and change in diet allowed me to stop taking them. I first had high blood pressure when I was 25 and still playing Sunday football. It's...

Thanks for the advice, I've got a doctors appointment next week. I'll see if I can convince them to do it on the NHS, but if not i'll use the link above. Much appreciated.

Thanks very much for the response, I think it sounds prudent to get an insulin resistance test. I've had a quick scan online and there are a number of firms, you can send a blood sample too. Any recommndations?

Hard to say, I really don't count, I've just checked after I reintroduced different foods, then rechecked over time. Typically if i eat breakfast, I'll eat fruit or a small bowl of cereal. Lunch though the week is a salad, at the weekends probably a sandwich and crisps. Meals are whatever my...

Hi I began eating carbs in roughly June and just checked after each meal. I started with sweet potatoes etc, then built up. I do tend to eat a healthy/No breakfast and a salad for lunch and exercise. I had one slight high (in the 7's for 5-6 hours) during the summer holiday in France. I'd...

I’ve shared my progress before on the forum, but thought it might be worth an update. I found out I had Diabetes early this year, when a random blood test (related to high blood pressure), flagged up that I had a HB1AC of 54. Luckily that night I found this forum and decided to reject...

Approximatly 3 months ago, I lost 5 stone through exercise and cutting calories/carbs. Although I'm cautious (as to not put weight back on), I can eat and drink what I want. Not sure what this means long term, but certainly in the immediate future maintaining weight loss is my focus.

I did my own version of this with similar results, Hb1ac reduction from 54 to 31. 5 stone lost. I had slightly more calories, but exercised a lot. All the best. Adrian

Cheers, really appreciate the comments. I agree whole heartedly with the points. I think at the moment weight loss and exercise have worked. I don't see much point in stressing my pancreas, but will allow the odd 'cheat day' of carbs and beer. If my levels start to slip I am fully prepared...

Just wanted to share my progress. I'm 35yearsold and 6'3. Diagnosed with diabetes through a routine blood test in Febuary, with a HB1AC score of 54. On diagnosis I weighed 17.5 stone, was completely inactive. At the time i over ate and drunk beer a reasonable amount of beer. I was lucky to...

Exactly the same experience, diagnosed with HB1AC of 54, lost 5 stone. Through exercise, I can now eat what I want. I'd imagine if I put the weight back on diabetes would return. Just had a blood test today, so I'll see how low (or not) I've gone.

I went low carb (approx 1200 calories), but not high fat and exercised daily (1 hr - 1 1/2 hr). I've rapidly dropped from 17.5 - 13 stone, in 2 months. Although I'm cautious and don't push it, I now seem to be able to eat anything. I don't think it constitutes a reversal, as i'd imagine...

Can't advise on becoming fat adapted. Went for a run today, I was 4.9 before setting off. Had a dairy milk and ran 8 miles in 1.09 (1.40 is aspirational for the half) Got home and tested after a shower 5.1.

1.40 ish. I'm going to start having a few carbs before a run and see what it does. Thanks for your response.

I found out I was Diabetic 3 months ago, with a H1AC score of 54, from that day on I went low carb, lost 5 stone and exercised daily for an hour. I've now reintroduced some carbs with dinner, which has had little to no impact on BG. I'm currently training for a half marathon then a full...

My daughter was born with it. It's exceptionally dangerous as they don't produce ketones, so can go super low. She thankfully has out grown it after 2 years of injections.

Sorry your correct, what I meant was a diet primarily that keeps BG under control. The balanced side is more to maintain weight.