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Good Morning All, I haven't been on the forum for several years and thought I had correctly asked a question yesterday but I think my post disappeared !! Appologies if this comes up twice. Asking on behalf of Hubby who was diagnosed T2 around 5 years ago. Initially his HbA1C was in the high...

Afternoon everyone, Not popped onto the forum in months as life has been really busy but just wanted to let you know that my Hubby (the one of us with T2) now has an HbA1c of 42mmol and seems to have the condition well under control.:) Diagnosed in June 2017 with an HbA1c of 98mmol (around 12...

I think Hubby's DN was having a hard Monday, When she told Hubby his latest HbA1c result (7.1) Hubby remarked that he was getting closer to the 6.5% where diabetes is diagnosed and obviously hoped to get it lower still. The DN said 'Well 6.5-7.5% really.' As far as I'm aware there isn't a...

Many people battling with diabetes also struggle with their weight which I guess is why the DN likes to record the patient's weight. When Hubby was diagnosed last June the DN weighed him and suggested a weight loss target. As he decided to follow the LCHF mode of eating he began to lose weight...

Hubby collected his latest HbA1c result today which was 54 (down from 98 on diagnosis in June last year) or now 7.1% so he was pretty pleased with that :happy: The last month he has been in a lot of pain with the torn quadricep muscle after falling over in the snow, so readings have been a bit...

Morning All, A quick question about the shingles vax ( not diabetes related I know) as I know that some of you on here have had the vaccination. Was talking to my mum about it last night and she said that she was going to book for one after her birthday. I thought it was available to people...

Following on from Hubby's unsatisfactory visit to the locum last Friday, he has now had his 'urgent' HbA1c test done (and other bloods) and gets the results on Monday (I'll let you know how it goes) The nurse taking the blood actually had time to chat and was very impressed with his tackling T2...

Hi Everyone, I accompanied Hubby to the Doctors yesterday. He hadn't gone about his diabetes but it's funny how that's all we ended up talking about ! Hubby's diabetes was discovered last June whilst running blood tests to try and establish the cause of a virus which had inflamed his liver. It...

Hi Everyone, Not been on the forum for a while because of one thing and another but just wanted to share Hubby's latest progress. He was very controlled over Christmas only allowing himself a few 'illegal treats'. Carried on with the LCHF diet and has lost another half a stone since the new...

Morning everyone, Wondered if I could tap into your cumulative wisdom ? Hubby went to the GP the other week about his ongoing pain, the reason he first went to the doctor 6 months ago. The GP was full of praise for how well he is doing managing his diabetes and said that it was unusual for...

Can someone point me in the right direction as I'm sure there is a thread (probably several) on here somewhere explaining about the ratio between LDL/HDL and trigs on a cholesterol test ? I can see from Hubby's latest cholesterol test that all his numbers have altered...LDL down, HDL up and...

Evening Lovely People, Hubby had his first review since diagnosis and we are very pleased with his results. (HbA1c should have been done in September ? but surgery was running behind so he had it done early November) Diagnosed in June with HbA1c of 11.1 (98 in old money) tested at start of...

Afternoon people, Just popped on because I feel the need to have a little moan and this is the safest place to do so. Hubby went along for blood tests this morning (repeat HbA1C and cholesterol-first ones since diagnosis in June) and the nurse asked him how he was getting along. He replied...

A quick question - Hubby has now made his appointment for his first HbA1C test since diagnosis back in June. He has been asked to bring in a urine sample. Anyone know why ? His urine wasn't tested previously-just wondered what they are looking for... thank you x

Afternoon Everyone, At long last the surgery have gotten around to calling Hubby for his 3 month (nearer to 5) month blood tests. As one will be for cholesterol levels should that be a fasting one ? The surgery say that it doesn't matter but my gut feeling is that he shouldn't eat beforehand...

I often read on the forum how T2 diabetes and getting in control of the condition is a marathon not a sprint. It's true and I also believe that it's important to remind yourself how far you have come and feel positive about all improvements along the way. Hubby was diagnosed T2 4 months ago...

Morning lovely people, Just wanted to ask a slightly obscure question for those of you who have ever suffered with 'skin sensations' connected with T2 diabetes. Has anyone ever experienced a feeling of sunburn on the back and been told that it's to do with being diabetic ? As far as I can...

A quick question for those of you who do intermittent fasting ..... how soon did you notice a change in your BG levels ? Hubby is currently doing his first fast. Had supper last night of salad and fish and skipped breakfast this morning and lunch and won't eat until dinner this evening. He...

Morning All, This is a question for those of you who test using the Codefree BG meter. I bought one of these for Hubby when he was diagnosed in June and it has 3 settings. Pre-meal, post meal and default. Setting it to 'post meal' when testing 2 hours after eating is straightforward enough...

Apologies if this has been raised before but.....would fighting a cold raise your BG ? Hubby and I had a very chilled week last week sunning ourselves in the south of France. Lots of walking and healthy eating ( salads and grilled meats, all very low carb) Hubby allowed himself one beer on his...