Search Results

Five days into insulin regime and getting high readings of up to 20. I am taking 6 units toujeo in the morning and novorapid 1unit per 10g carbs each meal and cannot get blood sugars to come down. Things were better when taking oral meds (metformin, dapagliflozin and gliclizide) Has anyone...

After nearly 10 years of trying to achieve good blood sugar levels, low carbing and steadily losing weight despite taking increasing amount of medication I was referred to the hospital diabetic team for further tests. It has now been confirmed that my type 2 diagnosis has now been now been...

Hi all, haven't posted for some time, although I follow the forum regularly so I know I'm not alone! I was diagnosed type 2, 7 years ago with very high hba1c of 111 (12.5). Through following the excellent advice and information on this site I managed to get it down to a much better level...

Is anyone else struggling to get a flu jab? I have been invited as usual, but can't make an appointment as the surgery is only using a drop in facility using outside tents. Turned up early for a jab, but was told they do not have any vaccine - will try again in Nov but not holding my breath.

My weekend started Friday with repeated bouts of what I thought was acid reflux - however it had started two weeks earlier and episodes and severity had increased over the last week. After seeing the doc on Thursday and given a prescription for Omeprazole I thought my troubles would soon be...

Had my annual review last week and as a result of rising bgs have been switched from sitagliptin, which was not working, to Forxiga. Felt frustrated that despite my best efforts with low carbing and plenty of exercise could not keep bgs down. Mornings were getting into the region of 10's to...

Did anyone else see Britain's Favourite Foods - Are They Good For You last night? Dr Alice Roberts gave a very good tip regarding the white mushrooms that are grown in the dark for our consumption. If you place them in direct sunlight for 1 hour, they become rich in Vitamin D. Thought this...

I an not starting insulin at present, but I wondered how long the period of time was between diagnosis and starting insulin for Type 2 forum members.

I've just been listening to Zoe Harcombe explaining how carbohydrates eaten in excess is the main cause of ill health today. She also advocated a return to the eating of butter and natural fats as a means of providing energy. Just wondered if anyone has tried the Harcombe Diet and whether it...

Well had a full on day today, spent the morning with a lovely bunch of newly diagnosed type 2's as we went through the conversation maps with 2 diabetic nurses. Found it very informative and as it took 4 hours there was plenty of time for it all to sink in - good to listen to other peoples...

Hi - I am 57 yr old woman and was diagnosed last month as type 2 with blood glucose reading of 33. I was at the upper end of normal bmi and lost a stone prior to diagnosis and keep fit and eat well. Doctor said I didn't present as a typical type 1 or 2. My last appointment was with a different...