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    First Christmas as a diabetic.

    I was diagnosed as Type 2 in August this year. I have got my hbA1c down from 69 to 42 with weight loss and diet. Even though this year's festivities are somewhat curtailed as a result of the upsurge in the “plague” this year will be my first Christmas as a diabetic, and I was wondering what...
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    Newly diagnosed and need help

    I was diagnosed at the end of July as type 2 following a blood test for an unrelated issue. My HbA1c was 69. My BMI was 29.7 just verging on obese. The diabetic nurse wanted to get me started on metformin immediately. I politely declined the offer of medication and agreed to review the...
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    Recently(ish) diagnosed Type 2

    "Horses for courses" I guess.
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    Recently(ish) diagnosed Type 2

    "Carb creep" is certainly something I, or rather my wife, will look out for to ensure that I stay on track.
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    Recently(ish) diagnosed Type 2

    Wow! And I though I'd done pretty well loosing 18kg.
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    Recently(ish) diagnosed Type 2

    I was diagnosed in July as type 2 following a blood test for an unrelated issue. My HbA1c was 69. The diabetic nurse wanted to get me started on metformin immediately. Now I’m not anti-medication or anti-modern medicine in any way, shape or form, but I do not believe that it should...