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I was diagnosed in mid January. My HbA1c was 126 and my cholesterol was 7.5. Just got a text from the doctor with my results. My HbA1c is down to 70 and my cholesterol down to 2.7. Yes!!! I know my target range for HbA1c should be 20 - 42. If I keep going in the right direction, how long...

I know, I know...not good, but hear me out. I was diagnosed in January 2021. Had a very high HbA1c reading of 126. Had my second set of bloods taken today. On the day of my diagnosis, my blood glucose level was 26 mmol. Today, 2.5 months later it's 7.5 mmol. I've lost 1.5 stone in weight...

Over the last few weeks I’ve been experiencing occasional twitching feelings in the arch of my foot. I’ve also had it in my neck and upper arm. I’m relatively recently diagnosed. My initial HbA1c was 126. My fasting daily blood readings have been around 7.5 - so I’ve improved significantly...

At night, over the last week, I’ve been experiencing strange pulsating sensations in the arches of both feet. To touch, the muscle is spasming. Could this be a result of increasing metformin to 2000mg per day? Is this common with diabetes?

II was diagnosed 1 month ago. Upon returning from the doctor I took a BS reading and got a 26 mmol result (5pm). I've been taking metformin (now on 4 tablets per day). For the last week, my morning fasting levels averaged 7.5mmol. However, the last 2 days they've been a little higher - 9.3...

A friend has very kindly, upon hearing of my diagnosis, bought me a Diable No Added Sugar treats box: - Chocolate chip and goji berries cookies - Coconut cream wafers - Cappuccino cream sweets - Hazelnut bars - Vanilla cookies - Dark cocoa cookies Obviously I was really touched by their...

Diagnosed last week. Been doing ok, until just now. Staring into the fridge, looking in the cupboards. I just didn't know what I should/shouldn't be eating. Until now, I've been looking for anything very low on carbs and sugar. Is there a guide somewhere that indicates how much carbs...

I was diagnosed on Thursday. When I got home I took my blood sugar levels with a digital reader. It was 26. Aaaarrgghh. I've been taking my readings pre-breakfast and at 4pm. My levels have been steadily falling. Friday 22.6 and 16.9 (ave. 19.8) Saturday 20.3 and 14.4 (ave. 17.3) Sunday...

I was diagnosed yesterday. HbA1c - 126 (from a sample from around 1 week ago) Yesterday, whilst discussing it with my wife, we took my blood glucose reading, it was 26 Today after a healthy day + taking my first metformin tablet my morning reading was 22.6 and my afternoon was 16.9. I'm...

Hello I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes today. My HbA1c was 126 mmol/mol. I know that is very high but I could do with some help to understand just how high and how likely it is with good exercise and diet and medicated that I can get it down to a safer level. I've just told my family and...