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14.6. But it is early days, only re-diagnosed four months ago.

To update, I finally got to see the diabetic nurse, only took 4 months, and she was very helpful. Whilst waiting to see her, my second Hbda1c came back at 92 despite maximum metformin, so I stuck to my 60-80g of carbs for the next month, and my morning readings have dropped from 17-19 to 12 to...

Thanks so much, I only have two more weeks to wait to see the diabetic nurse, it has felt like forever! I will note down these test names and ask for them. I have noticed that you have to ask for everything, very little is offered or suggested. I don't know what I would have done without you...

My go told me that there isn't a test for type one and is referring me to the diabetic nurse. Let's hope I get more there. Still 94 on my last hbd1a test, so come down slightly.

Thanks. My doctor did another blood test and I had dropped to94. He's upped the metformin and referred me to the diabetic nurse as he agrees with my carb reduction it should have been lower.

I was given metformin and I too put on 11lb. This was in the first two weeks. I took it for two months, twice a day, My readings after meals rose from 17 to 19. I have cut out carbs and got that down to 15 but am very worried that this isn't good enough. I am now waiting for a referral to a...

Thanks for your reply. My gp has referred me to the diabetic team locally, hopefully they may suggest a meter, but if not I will buy one myself, you are right it is hard not knowing how foods affect you meal by meal. I have cut out most of these foods and am eating very little of anything...

Thank you, I will do as you suggest, I am due back to my Gp next week.

hello, I was diagnosed two months ago, although I had gestational diabetes 20 years ago managed by diet. The high fibre granary bread etc diet that is now so unpopular. My blood test reading was 98 and I was given 2 metformin a day, and vague advice to cut carbs. I have no more than 80g of...