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Thank you everyone, I didn't expect so many replies. I will make an appointment in the New Year to see the Doctor and hope that will give conclusive proof either way. I forgot to mention I had tried the glucose test with the Lucozade. I only tested every 30 minutes, I haven't got the results...

Thanks. He was very diplomatic about it - he said he noticed 'that you have a slight raised BMI' :lol: Cleo

Not sure if this is the right place to post. I posted recently after my Dentist raised a concern he thought I might have Type 2 Diabetes because i hadn't responded to some treatment as well as he had hoped. He was really quite insistent. Anyway, I have been low carbing and exercising for the...

Yes, have found it. It looks relatively simple, but both pages say carbs need to be upped to at least 150g for the 3 days preceding the test. I will definitely wait until after my next weigh in which is only 9 days away. Cleo

Thanks again! Sorry I wasn't suggesting any damage could be undone, but rather that the healing should not be affected by the diabetes if blood sugar levels are under control (or at least that is what he said). Off to look for the test now. Cleo

Thanks both for your replies. I will try the Lucozade test and see what happens. Will wait until a week on Monday after my next weigh in! The one thing that puzzles me is that the dentist said that uncontrolled diabetes can cause problems with gum disease and healing. Everything I have read...

Hi everyone I have been reading this forum for a few days, finding it extremely informative. The background is I had a tooth extraction and deep clean about 5 weeks ago. I went back last week for a check up to see how I am healing. The majority of my teeth are looking good but the two back...