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  1. Sawds

    Down from 97 to 39 in 7 months

    I was diagnosed with an Hba1c of 97 back in September and have just had a new test after 7 months with a result of 39. So chuffed! Have stayed relatively low carb but have thrown in a few treats which is even better. Just have to remain consist I guess. I do think the key is to start sorting...
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    A relatively ‘normal’ day!

    Yesterday I had a normal day for the first time since diagnosis in September. I knew I was going out with some mates for the day and so deliberately decided I was going to see how I got on without thinking about my diabetes too much. A day in the pub and some beers at Christmas was not going to...
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    Good Hba1c results 3 months in

    I was diagnosed with type 2 in September and had Hba1c levels of 97 back then, have just had a consultants appointment and they are now 45! So pleased and even had compliments from the consultant which was good! He has changed me from Gliclazide to metformin and I’m just wondering how this...
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    Spikes after Sport

    I was diagnosed type 2 about 4 weeks ago and have managed to consistently got my levels down to between 4.5 and 6.5 since then by cutting out a lot of carbs from my diet. I am 34, not overweight and have always been active and fairly sporty but my diet I have to admit has probably let me down...
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    Spikes after Sport

    I was diagnosed type 2 about 4 weeks ago and have managed to consistently got my levels down to between 4.5 and 6.5 since then by cutting out a lot of carbs from my diet. I am 34, not overweight and have always been active and fairly sporty but my diet I have to admit has probably let me down...
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    One week in where should I be?

    I was diagnosed with type 2 (maybe type 1?) on Monday and was given gliclazide 40ml tablets to take with breakfast and dinner. This time on Monday pre dinner my BGL was 18.7mmol. I then made it my goal to go low carb and it seems to be working. Pre dinner tonight I was 7.9mmol which seems to be...