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    Hba1c result

    Had my first result since diagnosis in Jan of 51 and my Hba1c is now 30! Following advice on here I adopted a LCHF way of eating and lost 2 stone. I have a lot more weight to lose still. I wasn't expecting this as my fasting numbers are still high and I get other high readings here and there...
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    Celebratory Takeaway

    I have a special anniversary coming up and would like to get a takeaway with the other half to celebrate. What food choices from takeaways have you found are 'safe' to eat for low-carbing T2s?
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    Fasting readings

    Just curious, how long did it take you to get uour fasting numbers to within an acceptable range? What is the recommended range for Type 2s for a fasting reading?
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    Diabetes Nurse

    I'm Type 2 and on 500mg Metformin twice daily and 25mg Jardiance once a day. I think I will ask the GP about a Diabetes Nurse, as you suggest. Thank you.
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    Diabetes Nurse

    I am recently diagnosed and being monitored solely by my GP. I read on here that many of you have a Diabetes Nurse. I haven't been offered an appointment with a Diabetes Nurse, nor has there been any mention of one. I was thinking that perhaps due to Covid there were no resources to provide a...
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    What to do about high morning reads/fasting numbers?

    I'm in my second week of diagnosis and have recently started taking my morning readings. They're higher than at any other time of the day and rise. I was doing intermittent fasting and was happy with my pre and post meal numbers. However due to high morning readings I can't follow IF, sadly. I'm...