type 2

hi everyone, I’ve mentioned before I’m still waiting on a diagnosis to see if I have diabetes or not, got to go for another blood test....however I’m checking my blood sugar levels before and after meals, workouts and fasting.... So when I woke up today my fasting glucose levels were 7.2, this...

so I know the number it self is high but I mean the jumper it’s jumped from after a meal....my blood levels have been going down as on Wednesday my fasting no, was 15.6 mmol Thursday: Morning: 12.1 I then did a workout (half an hour) and then I was 15.1, which was just before I had...

i haven’t yet been diagnosed with diabetes I have to go in for a second blood test as the doctor thinks it is diabetes.... Has anyone tried a vegan diet? When looking into research I’ve read a lot of videos and videos on how a wholefood vegan diet has better results lowering blood sugar and...

Around a month ago i came on here looking for some sort of help with my immense blood sugar levels after the binge year I had and I found a community that is honestly so welcoming to all walks of life and it really elevated my way of thinking. Lately I have been cutting carbs like crazy, a few...

I'm Type 2, my Hba1c has just gone from 54 to 57, my Practice Nurse has said if it goes to 58 they'll change my medication from Metformin to ? Would anyone have an idea of what they may change it to as I forgot to ask. Any help would be appreciated as I like to research side effects.

I have made some ice cream tonight with 70 percent dark chocolate, greek yoghurt and double cream. It tastes great and has a good texture, but the yoghurt gives it a really citrussy taste, which is fine, but not what I was after. I am thinking of trying to make a custard based ice cream with...

I have recently stopped taking Gliclazide as guided by my GP. The result has been extremely high blood sugar readings, mornings tend to be 13 and during the day are 17 - 19. I'm Type II, I am taking Metformin morning and night, Simvistatin at night and my current insulin is Levemir 25 units at...

Hi there all! Yesterday I ended up at A&E as i noticed there was a high level of ketones in my urine (using Ketostix test strips) and was advised by my GP office and 111 to go to the A&E because it was a massive risk as a T2 diabetic of course. Testing my blood sugar at the time got me a round...

Happy new year all!! I was just wondering if anyone knew of any specific diabetic events taking place across the year that would be worth adding to my planner. I’m a student, so I’m thinking anything like conferences or talks etc. Or even other things targeted at diabetics. I know there’s one...

I had my first review of my bloods after being diagnosed in early September. I was at 103 but now I'm at 66! Not where it needs to be but I'm very happy with where I'm at so far. I've been playing a bit fast and lose with my diet, mostly just cutting down on carbs, and I had a horrid time with...

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Hi I forgot to take any of my diabetes meds yesterday. My blood levels thismorning fasting was 10.0 is this a reasonable leyel for me missing a day? Thanks for any comments. Danny

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on July 6th. Total surprise. My A1C was 11.8% and my FBG was 16.2 mmol. Started the LCHF diet; got better at it as I learned. Started swimming. I had three-month blood test on October 5th. A1C now 6.1%. FBG was 7.3 mmol. Fatty liver now normal. Had...

Since I've hardly been losing weight I bought some ketones urine strips. I tested at 8 mmol which is very high. 1) Does this mean I'm in ketosis? Or does the ketosis effect negate with high numbers? 2) Anyone know why my ketones are so high? I understand it's a symptom of uncontrolled diabetes...

I am finding nuts a tasty and nutritious part of my low carb diet, but I am moving away from the shelled variety as they are just too easy to overeat. I have bought some shell on nuts lately and take ages to eat them as they need to be cracked first and then, fairly often, the nut needs to be...

I have just been looking at the Diabetes.org.uk site at food recommendations, after following a clickbait link on Facebook about the signs of foot damage for diabetics. I am now feeling really angry at their recommendations to eat carbs with every meal, and low fat everything. If I ate like...

Hi. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on July 6th. I started the low-carb diet then. Does anyone find that you're just not hungry? I can go 12-16 hours without food and I'm not hungry. I know I need to eat more, especially fat, for fuel, but I can't. I'm full and the thought of eating makes...

Hi everyone, I am new here but just looking for a little bit of advice. I am 19 years old, fairly tall and overweight and have no prior health conditions. Recently my friend purchased a blood sugar monitor, one where you prick your finger. She tested hers and it was perfectly fine but i have...

Hi, I was hoping someone could offer any insight into what type of diabetic they think I may be... I was diagnosed as a type 1 almost 3 years ago. I had an HbA1c of 83 and the typical symptoms (frequent thirst, urination and blurry vision), I did however have pneumonia at the time of...

I had my three-month-since-diagnosis blood test this week. My BG was 16.2 mmol at diagnosis on July 6th. When I self-tested before I left for the appointment my BG was 5.4. When I got home my BG was 4.8. My lab results said 7.3. Are home meters wrong? Does running around driving to the...