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They ended up not taking the HBa1C (kidney clinic ended up taking the blood). Although with all the other results, including glucose levels (which was 6.5) they have decided to leave me without medication for at least another three months. Next review in July. I guess this is quite positive.

Got the letter through to day asking me to book in for a non-fasting blood test and the following week at the diabetic clinic. Is this correct? Non-fasting test?

Just had a read of the NHS Scotland My Diabetes, My Way website and this seems to contradict a lot of what I've read elsewhere: For instance, I was under the impression bread, potatoes, grapes etc were not ideal. :?

I had fasting blood tests in January that had raised levels. Doc said he thinks I am early stages type 2 (had no symptoms at all) and he will take me back in 3 months for another test and then decide if I need medication for it or not. When I last saw him (after 2nd blood test) I was asked to...

Thanks for the responses. Have started checking carb levels on labels. What kind of % on them should be ok? Also, why are there two carb listings, the second being of which sugars. I have managed to lose around 12 to 13 lbs since my first fasting blood test and I know that unlike in the past...

Read so much different views on things, some of which contradict what my GP told me. Anyway, I have been told I am early stages type 2 and my first priority is to get my weight down, and then report back in 3 months to see if I will be put on tablets or not, so what I have been doing is simply...

Doctor says I am most likely early stages type 2. Been told I will be called back in in around 3 months time for another blood test and they will then decide if I need to be put on medication. So, do I need to inform my car insurance providers yet or should I wait until I know if I require...