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brightstation

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I am T2 diet controlled with HbA1C of 5.9. I was diagnosed 2 yrs with fasting blood sugar of 12 and HbA1C of 8,2. The doctor wanted me to start on medication but I asked for six months to see if anything changes

Immediately after diagnosis I went low carb and increased exercise a little and since then I've not touched deserts, bread, potato, pasta etc and created a boring but acceptable diet. After a few month my blood sugar settled and become relatively predictable . Fasting is pretty much always 6.2 to 6.8, 2Hrs after meal would be 6.5 to 7.5 with the rare spike and before bed generally 5.5 to 6.5. My 6 monthly HbA1c has been consistent

I the last 2 weeks something changed, my fasting blood sugar has dropped consistently below 6 and is on average 5.3, 2Hrs after a meal is no always less than 7 and occasionally in the 5s and I've started seeing a lot of 4s and low fives before bed.

My diet has not changed, my weight is the same, I am not taking any new supplements or medications.

I am (pleasantly) confused and of course hoping this is a long term change but would appreciate any comments or possible a explanation.

Many thanks
 
Hi,

You have done brilliantly over the last 2 years - well done! I can't offer any explanations, but if I were you I would have a dance round the room!
 
brightstation said:
Hi

I am T2 diet controlled with HbA1C of 5.9. I was diagnosed 2 yrs with fasting blood sugar of 12 and HbA1C of 8,2. The doctor wanted me to start on medication but I asked for six months to see if anything changes

Immediately after diagnosis I went low carb and increased exercise a little and since then I've not touched deserts, bread, potato, pasta etc and created a boring but acceptable diet. After a few month my blood sugar settled and become relatively predictable . Fasting is pretty much always 6.2 to 6.8, 2Hrs after meal would be 6.5 to 7.5 with the rare spike and before bed generally 5.5 to 6.5. My 6 monthly HbA1c has been consistent

I the last 2 weeks something changed, my fasting blood sugar has dropped consistently below 6 and is on average 5.3, 2Hrs after a meal is no always less than 7 and occasionally in the 5s and I've started seeing a lot of 4s and low fives before bed.

My diet has not changed, my weight is the same, I am not taking any new supplements or medications.

I am (pleasantly) confused and of course hoping this is a long term change but would appreciate any comments or possible a explanation.

Many thanks
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Maybe your meter is malfunctioning. Aren't I a ray of sunshine?
 
I am with @jack412 on his suggestion. Although you took a little longer to get there than the 3 weeks or so on the newcastle diet you have reached the first stage of reduction. Later on as I kept lowering my fat leels I also found a further drop (including blood pressure at the same time) and a general tightening up of all my numbers. Sounds like your pancreas is wakening up so just keep going
 
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