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Hi all.. recently diagnosed with LADA after 2 years thinking was type2.. initially put on glamiparide with my metformin. Sugars came down to a decent level after a day or so.. so a week ago came off my tablets and started on background insulin. Was just 2 clicks at night.. now I'm on 6 clicks...

Hi all. I have just been put on insulin and DVLA have gave me a 3 year medical review license. My C1 entitlement has been took off this.. I was due to start a new job in 2 weeks that I need my C1 entitlement to drive.. I have just received the D4 medical for to have this reinstated but on the...

Hi.. so I've been diagnosed with lada and waiting on few more blood results before I get put on insulin. Question is.. ice just had an interview for a new job as a delivery driver.. Will me being on insulin affect me being able to drive a 7.5 tonne van? And will it affect my new employer...

Hi all.. Just been diagnosed as having Lada. Was diagnosed late 17 with t2 and managed to get it under control within 6 months.. but then it's just crept up and up and up. Last week ate some junk food. I know I know.. but tested 2 hours after and spiked at 30. So off to doctors I go.. so...

I will mention this to doctor. I'm back there in 2 weeks.. thanks mate

Mazza. I got my A1c down to 46 after 6 months of being diagnosed.. first diagnosis was 94.. then kept it pretty stable for over a year.. and now it's just crept back up.

I know.. but they were so high I think he wants keep an eye on them.. see if they going in the right direction

Hi DCUKMod.. I was thinking that myself. Maybe misdiagnosed.. But what else can cause high blood sugars other than diabetes. Really driving me mad. I was only at doctors other week and die another blood test in few more weeks.. He told me to give it 6 weeks inbetween blood tests now

Hi mazza. I gave up in may 19... and struggling with my sugars since .. cut carbs out nearly completely last 2 weeks so will see how it goes.. thanks for reply..

Really?? How long before they come back to normal mate..

Hi jo.. My diet is low carb.. that's how I got my diabetes under control and kept it under control for a year or so.. since giving up the dreaded cigs it's just crept up and up..

Only now and again pal.. I'd not ate for a few hours after breakfast this morning and checked and they were 17.7 Really high

I'd say my diet is pretty ok.. Breakfast I'll have yogurt with berries. Lunch just plain chicken thighs And tea meat and veg or salad.. Snack on nuts Il have 2 vodka and soda at night.. So I'd say its pretty low carb diet.

Hi all.. now here's a question. Has giving up smoking ever caused anyone blood sugars to go through the roof?? I was diagnosed with type 2 a couple of years ago... go it under control with diet exercise and metformin. And kept my bloods at a decent level for over a year. To cut a long...

Thanks all.. yes I know I need to stop.. and plan on doing so.. Just one step at a time.. getting used to no alcohol and low carbs has taken getting used too.. so quiting is next on the agenda [emoji6]

Hey all.. Just wondered if anyone else has managed to bring levels down without giving up smoking.. Just read that it's hard without doing so.. now I've stopped drinking.. gave up all sugary foods.. smoking is my only vice.. I know I need to give up but one step at a time.. has anyone manage to...

Well hopefully I'm heading in the right direction... I'm not over weight.. in fact I've lost 2 stone since giving up drinking and eating better. My bloods are high but I actually feel best I've felt in a long time.. so that's a good sign [emoji6]

Thanks for all reply.. I was only testing in the evening... I'm on metformin.. 2 tabs a day.. Just checked this morning and was 12.9.... so going in the right direction.. [emoji6]

12.9 but down from 15.1 so going in the right direction [emoji6]

The only carbs I'm eating is oats in the morning.. I've tried not to eat these but feel tired if I don't.. lunch is tuna or chicken salad.. evening meal is chicken or steak with either veg or salad.. Maybe need to exercise more.. Just got an exercise bike so hopefully 30 mins on that a night...