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Just thought I'd introduce myself; I joined the forum a few weeks ago and have been browsing the threads for info.
I'm a UK based 58 y.o male who was diagnosed with T2 diabetes about 6 weeks ago after a routine annual check up (I'm on statins to control a familial problem with raised cholesterol, which used to be 8 but is now 5.2).
My blood pressure was fine, about 110/70, pulse ~70.
The last 'bloods' were about 18 months ago, and were presumably fine, but this time the fasting blood glucose was 7.6, and one a week later was 8.2! The average over 3 months was apparently 6.2 and the hba1c was 45, so not catastrophic, but enough to have my GP make a T2 diabetes diagnosis.
The retina scan and foot tests were both ok - no damage to eyes or feet so far.
And here I am!
I got a Tee2 and started taking readings about 4 weeks ago. The trend with me seems to be about 7-7.6 in the morning, falling to 5.2-5.8 in the evening. I'm not on any medication but I am now cutting down on carbs, thanks to the info I've picked up here. My weight was 85.6kg a month ago, and it's now 83.5. My BMI was 28 but I'm skeptical about it's verdict of 'overweight' as I am quite stocky and muscular and regularly go on 10-15 mile walks in the Peak District with the dogs.
I'll have another blood test in Dec or Jan, and I'd like to get the average below 6.2 and the hba1c less than 45.
Any advice from T2 veterans welcome.
I want to avoid having to medicate for as long as possible, live a normal life albeit one where I cut out the mid morning biscuits or regularly bingeing on carbs like fish n chips!
Regards.
I'm a UK based 58 y.o male who was diagnosed with T2 diabetes about 6 weeks ago after a routine annual check up (I'm on statins to control a familial problem with raised cholesterol, which used to be 8 but is now 5.2).
My blood pressure was fine, about 110/70, pulse ~70.
The last 'bloods' were about 18 months ago, and were presumably fine, but this time the fasting blood glucose was 7.6, and one a week later was 8.2! The average over 3 months was apparently 6.2 and the hba1c was 45, so not catastrophic, but enough to have my GP make a T2 diabetes diagnosis.
The retina scan and foot tests were both ok - no damage to eyes or feet so far.
And here I am!
I got a Tee2 and started taking readings about 4 weeks ago. The trend with me seems to be about 7-7.6 in the morning, falling to 5.2-5.8 in the evening. I'm not on any medication but I am now cutting down on carbs, thanks to the info I've picked up here. My weight was 85.6kg a month ago, and it's now 83.5. My BMI was 28 but I'm skeptical about it's verdict of 'overweight' as I am quite stocky and muscular and regularly go on 10-15 mile walks in the Peak District with the dogs.
I'll have another blood test in Dec or Jan, and I'd like to get the average below 6.2 and the hba1c less than 45.
Any advice from T2 veterans welcome.
I want to avoid having to medicate for as long as possible, live a normal life albeit one where I cut out the mid morning biscuits or regularly bingeing on carbs like fish n chips!
Regards.