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    New T2D diagnosis.

    I've reduced carbs. I've changed by following recommendations on the Diabetes UK info. Metformin has made me feel lousy! Gripes, urges - all very difficult to manage when you have a neurological disease - and continence issues [emoji24] The nurse I saw today described me as "atypical and...
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    New T2D diagnosis.

    Today I was finally diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, with my HBA1C being 95. I've been monitoring my bloods for a month, and my lowest reading so far has been 13.2. My highest? 27.6, this morning. I've been started on metformin and ramipril, as my BP has shot up since my sugars have. Average...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    I'm new to all this. After finding exceptionally high glucose levels in a urine test, I was asked to monitor my bloods for a month before returning to the GP. This morning's fasting level was 18.7 - which is average for me but scary compared to yours! In 3 weeks I've not been below 12.1 at...