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  1. NewTD2

    The Human Cost of Insulin in America

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47491964
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    My latest HBA1c Test Results

    My latest HbA1c blood test results arrived today. It's 37.8 ...it has gone up by 0.8 but I am still very happy considering the fact that I have been eating so much Chinese buffet, festive season, lack of exercise during the winter months and so much stress from work. Hurayyyy !!!!
  3. NewTD2

    Reversed Diabetic Retinopathy

    I was diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy last year. Just had an Eye Screening this morning and the results came back as 'reversed'. Latest HBA1c is 37. Thank God !
  4. NewTD2

    Latest Hba1c Results. One Year On...

    Just received a call from my GP this morning. HBA1c has dropped to 37 (5.5). Another kick in the bum to Diabetes and the fight continues. Thank you all for your AMAZING support !!!
  5. NewTD2

    Low Carb Diet Does Not Shorten Life Span

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    Low-carb Diets Could Shorten Life, Study Suggests

    It's absolute **** to be honest... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-45195474
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    Low Carb Gravy

    just bough this from Morrison’s Supermarket. Low carb gravy (6.7g /100g carb).
  8. NewTD2

    No More Medication

    Just to let you know that I’ve been completely taken off Metformin. My journey and diagnosis began last Sept 2017 with DKA, nearly died at the hospital to daily insulin injections and to finally no more medication! HBA1c down from 85 to 39. Fasting bg levels are between 4.3 to 5.6. Thank you...
  9. NewTD2

    Delicious Strawberry Frapuccino Recipe

    x6 fresh or frozen strawberries (If you use frozen, omit the ice) x2 tablespoons of xylitol 1/2 cup of single cream 1 cup of ice Whipped double cream for topping Enjoy !!!
  10. NewTD2

    Diabetic Review with Doctor

    I just had a meeting with my GP (General Practitioner) about the results of my last blood test. The doctor confirmed that my HBA1c has gone up from 38 to 39. This was due to the fact that he suggested way back in February to have 2-3 fruits daily in my diet. I told him afterwards that I should...
  11. NewTD2

    HBA1C Home Test Kit

    I’m curious to know which home test kit do you use to measure HBA1C and is it accurate?
  12. NewTD2

    Is Diabetes a Progressive Disease?

    Please join the discussion...
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    HBA1C vs Fasting Blood Glucose levels

    Please join this interesting discussion... Is there a direct relationship between the fasting blood glucose levels with your HBA1C? For example, if a fasting blood glucose level reads between 5-6 mmols/l, does it also mean a lower HBA1C?
  14. NewTD2

    Oppo Diabetic Friendly Ice Cream

    https://www.oppoicecream.co.uk/faq
  15. NewTD2

    What Goes Around, Comes Around

    Our new office manager who just started a few days ago had found out from a colleague that I am diabetic and was taking daily insulin injections last year. Her comments about me were very hurtful... “Oh dear, he’s got a dreadful, chronic illness. He’s going to end up in the...
  16. NewTD2

    Which Food Supplements Do You Take?

    I take the following daily capsules with my doctor’s permission: L-Carnosine with Alpha Lipoic Acid Cinnamon 500 mg Pomegranate 1000 mg Vitamin B Complex Black Cumin Seeds (Nigella Sativa) Karela 500 mg (Bitter Melon) Ester C
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    NHS Dietitian Contradicting Himself

    Just had a visit with my NHS Dietitian. Whilst congratulating me for going into "remission" and lowering my HBA1c from 85 to 38 in just over 4 months, he did not like the fact that I changed my diet to an extremely low-carb and very healthy diet. He said my fasting blood glucose readings...
  18. NewTD2

    What did you do for exercise yesterday?

    I did 30 minutes brisk walking and 1 hour swimming!
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    Great News!!!

    Just arrived back from the hospital and here is the results of my latest HBA1C: A fantastic “38 mmols/mol” down from 46 last Dec 2017 and 85 on diagnosis last Sept 2017. The Consultant Endocrinologist also said I’m Type 2 going into remission! Reduced to one tablet of Metformin from tomorrow...
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    Patient-Centred Care Plan

    How come the NHS, GPS or DNs does not provide any care plans for individual patients? I actually ended up formulating my own care plan on a daily/weekly basis from doing my own research.