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Just another update: I got out of hospital yesterday afternoon. It turned out I was in DKA and at A&E my ketones were so high it could not show on the meter. Through fixed amounts of insulin and fluids, my ketones went fine to 0.6. Then on Thursday early morning I threw up in hospital and they...

Hi all, just giving an update: The GP believe that I have T1. My blood test result (had a blood test Friday) showed my HBA1C has gone to 132, I also had a urine test and it showed that I was positive for ketones in my urine. She also gave me a glucose meter and has sent me to hospital for...

Hi all, I’m going to get a glucometer and make an dr appointment for Monday. I will keep you all posted.

Hi all, thanks for the replies. My DSN said that there’s no point using a glucometer, so I haven’t been testing my glucose levels myself. My last HBA1C was 58. My doctors said I had type 2 and never investigated type 1. I have been feeling extremely faint and dizzy and find it hard to eat. When...

I am currently on 3 x 500mg of metformin a day and I was wondering if it aids with weight loss. Within 3 months I have lost 5 stone (am overweight anyway) and continue to lose weight quite quickly. Kayleigh

Hi @Juicyj, I found out about a month ago through a blood test that was for something else so it was a shock. My HBA1C was 48 then it raised on the next blood test to 58. I am currently taking 3 500mg on Metformin a day.

Hi, I’m a 19 year old university student and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabtets. I was just wondering if I could get some tip and advice on how to lower my HBA1C and how to make the right choices on food Kayleigh