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    Triggers for Type 2 Diabetes

    Ok, so this page https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-causes.html says "Type 2 diabetes causes are usually multifactorial – more than one diabetes cause is involved. Often, the most overwhelming factor is a family history of type 2 diabetes. This is the most likely type 2 diabetes cause." And...
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    What is a "normal" fasting glucose level

    I'm starting to test my levels after finding out all metformin does is give me angina. I get ranges from 6.7mmol/l - 14.3mmol/l Looking at the primary source of BMJ research on risk, https://www.bmj.com/content/321/7258/405.short, reference [1] on https://www.diabetes.co.uk/type2-diabetes.html...
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    Fairly sure this doesn't count as a new diagnosis

    Got diagnosed by accident (switched doctors) 4 yrs ago. HBA1C was 66 at diagnosis. Exercised and ate nothing but salads for 6 months, got it to 49. Life intervened, that slipped a bit, got put on Metformin (no antacids) and ever since my HBA1C has increased every time I visit. I've not changed...