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    Alcohol

    Hi. I’ve definitely cut right down on my alcohol consumption since diagnosis, but if I am going or socialising, I’ve found that Guinness really works for me and doesn’t spike me at all. Not sure if that’ll be the same for you (or if you even like it!) but if you are having a big day out, this...
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    3 Month HbA1c results

    Thanks all for the feedback and updates. I was surprised with the result to be honest. Although I did make some significant dietary changes in terms of sugar reduction, I didn’t expect it to be so drastic. It gives me loads of confidence going forward that I can keep on top of this and stay...
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    3 Month HbA1c results

    Thanks both. Speaking to the surgery, it seems that I just carry on as normal i.e. diet, exercise and metformin. And I’m on a ‘plan’ which means I get contacted automatically at different intervals for different things...blood tests, eye tests etc. Not ideal but this seems to be the NHS plan for...
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    3 Month HbA1c results

    Hi all...so I was diagnosed as T2 about 4 months ago (feb 16th) with a HbA1c reading of 86. I’ve just had the results of my 3 month blood test back and my HbA1c is now 45. I know that’s good but no one at the docs could actually tell me what that means or what my ongoing treatment should be. I...
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    New Diagnosis - Home Testing

    Hi @Bluetit1802 ...thanks for the reassuring words. That's very useful to know. And I've greatly reduced my sugar intake over the last 10 days and have seen a significant improvement in my vision so I'm obviously going to keep this going. I just wasn't sure if I should do this so drastically...
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    New Diagnosis - Home Testing

    Hi @Hope55. Luckily, I'm finding the Metformin OK. No real side effects that I have noticed. I heard about the bowel / sickness problems but I've had none of these so far. Long may that continue! :) I'm glad I signed up here as well. I was a bit daunted by the diagnosis at first but am managing...
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    New Diagnosis - Home Testing

    Hi @Prem51 . Thanks for the replies and information about the meter. I'll order one asap. In terms of my HbA1c, I think it was 84? Does that sound about right? I'll contact them and confirm.
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    New Diagnosis - Home Testing

    Hi @helensaramay . I'm not sure to be perfectly honest. I think my GP has just made that assumption. I'm seeing a nurse on March 1st so maybe it will be confirmed then. I have really reduced my sugar intake over the last week and have seen a definite improvement in my eyesight since then (my...
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    New Diagnosis - Home Testing

    Hi @JoKalsbeek . Thanks for the welcome and the information. Much appreciated! I had no idea what Metformin actually did so thanks for confirming. I just got told to take it with no real explanation of what it does, side effects etc. And I'm due to see a (I assume) diabetic nurse in a couple of...
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    New Diagnosis - Home Testing

    Hi All, I was diagnosed with (I think) T2 Diabetes on 15/02. I say 'I think' as its not been confirmed yet but that is my assumption. Still getting my head round it but I'm on Metformin at the moment to bring down by blood sugar and I'll do that alongside dietry changes. I'm not overweight and...