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I'm still just listening and learning. But I've found that the BG testing is VERY important, as the response to food is very specific to the individual. I'm tending to approach fasting quite cautiously, and that's why I've bough a ketone meter in the hope it may be useful. The next challenge is...

HbA1c test 51mmol/L (6.8%) today. No mention of Cholesterol level or anything else. Next test in September. Looking forward to getting out on my bikes over the spring and summer.

Thanks. I've just bought one of these. Can't grumble for the price, and I'll mainly be using it for experimenting with fasting as a safeguard.

I'm thinking of buying a ketosis meter for use when doing a period of fasting. I've seen a few combined meters, but I already have a Gluco Navii so would be looking for a separate meter. Does anyone use one that they can recommend? Thanks.

Just an Update as I've not been on here for a while. I've managed to avoid ANY medication and my last blood test was borderline diabetic (the doctor said my cholesterol could do with being a bit lower though-Probably because I'm eating more fat and protein). I had the test quite a while ago...

OK I will stay off the cycling for a while until things stabilise a bit. My levels do seem to be dropping very slowly. I'll just stick to walking for now. As things improve, I will GRADUALLY introduce the cycling (cycle around the block where I live- 2 miles tops). Then I can cycle a bit further...

I'm going for a ride on my bike in the morning (first time after being diagnosed last Wednesday). I'm not new to cycling, but I am new to cycling and measuring my levels. Is it best to cycle before I eat anything and then have my breakfast after my ride. Or is it best to have breakfast first...

Just been reading up on Metformin. It's been banned by the FDA in the US. The side effects are worse than any symptoms I have at the moment. I don't want to be taking this stuff long term. Am I within my rights to refuse to take this stuff? Just done a test and my glucose has dropped to 14.5...

Hi, I've just got back from the Chemist. I've been prescribed Diagemet XL 500mg (Metformin) (1 tablet twice per day) and Atorvastatin 40mg (1 tablet per day). Hope there are no major side effects from these drugs. Review is in January. Did my first test with the Gluco Navii at 12:37 (did not...

Just got a copy of my results from my GP today. My HbA1c level is (was on the 23rd July 2021) 17.2% (164.0 mmol/mol). My GP actually phoned me this morning and said I could come in early for the results. I also took a urine sample in, and it tested at the top of the range (dark green). I...

I'm visiting my doctors surgery on Wednesday for the results of a recent blood test. I asked for the blood test after my weight dropped from 15 stone in 2015 to 11 stone now. Most of the weight has been lost over the last couple of years. I have also been peeeing a lot at night. My GP has told...