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Hi. Yes I always check when I fit a new sensor and once every other day. I have had two sensors replaced FOC by Abbot because they were not accurate.

Hi Guys. Thanks for the information. I have not had a test for HOMA-IR and antibodies. I will ask my GP about getting these done at my annual review next month if I can get to see a GP. I have lost 1 ½ stone but that has been over the last 11 months, and I was putting this down to not enough...

Hi. I was diagnosed type two in July 2021. I have lost 1 ½ stone since then on a low carb diet.

Hi all. I’m looking for some advice. Type 2 diagnosed August 2021 Hba1C 73. Now diet controlled no medication. I am using a Freestyle Libre 2 Hba1C 6.2% 44mmol/mol Average Daily Glucose over 7 days 7.9 mmil/l My daily average hits 9.0 between 10.00am & 4.00pm The rest of the time it’s 7.5...

Hi John. Welcome. I’m type 2. Diagnosed last August after a heart attack, with no symptoms and also from Scotland. You have come to the right place. I’m not sure what your local health care service is like, but if its like mine you will get much more help and support from the fantastic online...

Great thanks.

Hi Bunnie60 I have the same problem. Diagnosed Type2 15th August 2021 HbA1c 72. December 2021 HbA1c down to 40 diet mostly, I couldn’t tolerate Metforman. Checking BM 5 times per day with Safe AQ glucose meter. Decided to try Freestyle Libre. I am getting a variation in the readings between...

Fantastic well done. Keep up the great work. I had the same issues with Metformin and had to stop it & go with an eating plan. I find my GP is of very little help I don’t even get to speak to him about my results. The receptionist gives them out and even at that I was told the results were...

Great well done keep up the fantastic work.

Hi. I am new to diabetes too. Type 2 is hard to get a grip on when you are first diagnosed. I was diagnosed 4 months ago HbA1c 73 now down to 40 with diet only. I am no expert but I found counting the carbs and keeping to 60g of carbs per meal worked for me. I check the carb contents of...

Congratulations. That’s fantastic. Your dates and readings are almost identical to mine. I too did this without medication and know how hard it is. It’s a big lifestyle change, and I couldn’t have done it without the support and information on this site.

Hi. Yes by counting carbs and checking my BM I can keep my numbers low.

Hi Thanks for this, but I find that counting the carbs in every meal works best for me.

Yes, the best I have felt for a long time.

Thanks

Diagnosed with type 2 on 15th August 2021 HbA1c 73 Metforman for two months then stopped. It was not agreeing with me Changed eating habits, lost 1.5 stone, started exercise regularly 8k per day on exercise bike. Lo carb diet 60g per meal. BG between 6.0 & 7.7 2 hours after meals. Just had...

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in August 2021, this was after a heart attack. I was also diagnosed with high cholesterol & high BP and had a Stent fitted. I am now on a low carb diet. Was on metformin but this was stopped because of constant diarrhoea. My total cholesterol is now 2.9 I...