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Hello again, After posting on previous posts about my most recent result, I think I may not have posted in the most appropriate area......does anyone else think I've done O.K or is it just me as I've only had one reply? I have got my HBA1C down from 9 to 7.1% since a sketchy diagnosis 3 months...

Re: HBA1C - good news! Hello All, As you can see from my above post, I'm quite happy with my result - and I have also been allowed to come off insulin and try gliclazide (although i am worried about comments it can speed up any damage?) Not blowing my own trumpet or anything but please give...

Thanks everyone, 507 was something else hb1c 7.1 - down from 9, yey!

Hello everyone, Since my earlier post, I have now found out that the 507 was something else and my HBA1C is 7.1, after 3 months on 10 units insulin a day. I have been allowed to tentatively come off insulin but start taking gliclazide. There seems to be some uncertainty to my type, as do not...

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Hi there, My surgery have told me a number of 507 for a HBA1C and say it's normal - does anyone know what the percentage is as this doesn't really mean anything to me? Many thanks, Newbie 1210

Hi there, Can someone tell me if you need a code for the above meter please? I have not been using one and it seems fine. Also, is this the easiest meter to use, if there are more convenient ones, can my nurse get one for me? When I am out and carrying a spare, what else should I carry...

Hello, After experiencing the worst couple of months of my lfe, I cannot see how I can cope with this anymore. I posted in Dec, when it was thought to be type 2. I just about got my head around that and was told I have type 1. I have not been able to post until now because I could not...

Sorry, full link here: http://londondiabetes.nhs.uk/NewsEvents/NewsArticles/2012/NewResearchStudyDesignedtoFindaCureforType1Diabetes.aspx

Hi there, I was recently told I probably have T1 diabetes. I came across the following article. Does anyone know anything about this treatment please? http://londondiabetes.nhs.uk/NewsEvents/NewsArticles/2012/NewResearchStudyDesignedtoFindaCureforType1Diabetes.aspx Many thanks...

Hello again, Thank you very much for those of you who have replied so far.........your comments have been very positive and helped in confirming what I hoped was the case. It is inspiring to know that it can be done without medication but also that accepting medication is not the end of the...

Hi there, I have recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. My most recent fasting blood glucose reading was 9.7, but my first was 12. My HBAc1 reading was 9. Although I don't have a sweet tooth, my diet has not been sensible, and I am a carb junky, I also never excercise. I have been...