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<blockquote data-quote="Winnie53" data-source="post: 1988702" data-attributes="member: 160246"><p>[USER=500391]@Mollyc1995[/USER] I was initally diagnosed with pre-diabetes in 2002, then crossed over into type 2 diabetes in 2005. I ate as healthy as I could, but my A1c continued to climb, though slowly. By 2011, it had worsened. By 2015, it had worsened more and I was re-diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with an A1c of almost 10 (USA) or 86 (UK). Just prior to the A1c, I had an afternoon glucose level of just under 283 mg/dL (USA) or 15.7 mmol/L (UK). These levels at the time were described to me as "out-of-control" diabetes.</p><p></p><p>Within 3 days, I started the low carbohydrate diet (in the range of 30-42 carbs/day) described in the book, Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, 4th Edition. I bought a glucose meter kit and test strips, and began testing and logging my daily glucose levels on graph paper: fasting, pre-meal, two hours post meal, pre-bed.</p><p></p><p>In 4 weeks time, I was able to significantly lower my glucose levels. When I had a second A1c at 6 weeks, I had an A1c of 5.6 (USA) or 38 (UK). A few months later, I had a third A1c, this time it was 5.4 (USA) or 36 (UK), so my diagnosis was changed to non-diabetic.</p><p></p><p>Over the year that followed, my glucose levels gradually improved further. I never took medication. I continue to manage my diabetes with diet, exercise, and nutritional supplements. The book that helped me the most initially as I was trying to make sense of the different types of diabetes was this one my Jenny Ruhl... <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Sugar-101-About-Diabetes/dp/0964711664/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1550296200&sr=1-1&keywords=jenny+ruhl" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Sugar-101-About-Diabetes/dp/0964711664/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1550296200&sr=1-1&keywords=jenny+ruhl</a> but you'll have to use the graph post above to change the numbers to what's used in the UK. (Jenny Ruhl is an american living in the USA).</p><p></p><p>There are many types of diabetes: type 1, type 1.5 also referred to as LADA, type 2, and MODY. Each requires a different treatment strategy, but all benefit from diet and exercise.</p><p></p><p>Diabetes is a lifelong condition for most. Type 2 diabetes can be put into remission though. So the goal is to do everything you can to learn what type of diabetes you have, again because the treatment differs for each (and you want the right treatment).</p><p></p><p>As you receive more information, you'll receive excellent guidance and support here. I joined this forum 5 days after my re-diagnosis. The forum members here answered all my questions and referred me to online videos where I could learn more.</p><p></p><p>Welcome. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Winnie53, post: 1988702, member: 160246"] [USER=500391]@Mollyc1995[/USER] I was initally diagnosed with pre-diabetes in 2002, then crossed over into type 2 diabetes in 2005. I ate as healthy as I could, but my A1c continued to climb, though slowly. By 2011, it had worsened. By 2015, it had worsened more and I was re-diagnosed with type 2 diabetes with an A1c of almost 10 (USA) or 86 (UK). Just prior to the A1c, I had an afternoon glucose level of just under 283 mg/dL (USA) or 15.7 mmol/L (UK). These levels at the time were described to me as "out-of-control" diabetes. Within 3 days, I started the low carbohydrate diet (in the range of 30-42 carbs/day) described in the book, Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, 4th Edition. I bought a glucose meter kit and test strips, and began testing and logging my daily glucose levels on graph paper: fasting, pre-meal, two hours post meal, pre-bed. In 4 weeks time, I was able to significantly lower my glucose levels. When I had a second A1c at 6 weeks, I had an A1c of 5.6 (USA) or 38 (UK). A few months later, I had a third A1c, this time it was 5.4 (USA) or 36 (UK), so my diagnosis was changed to non-diabetic. Over the year that followed, my glucose levels gradually improved further. I never took medication. I continue to manage my diabetes with diet, exercise, and nutritional supplements. The book that helped me the most initially as I was trying to make sense of the different types of diabetes was this one my Jenny Ruhl... [URL]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Sugar-101-About-Diabetes/dp/0964711664/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1550296200&sr=1-1&keywords=jenny+ruhl[/URL] but you'll have to use the graph post above to change the numbers to what's used in the UK. (Jenny Ruhl is an american living in the USA). There are many types of diabetes: type 1, type 1.5 also referred to as LADA, type 2, and MODY. Each requires a different treatment strategy, but all benefit from diet and exercise. Diabetes is a lifelong condition for most. Type 2 diabetes can be put into remission though. So the goal is to do everything you can to learn what type of diabetes you have, again because the treatment differs for each (and you want the right treatment). As you receive more information, you'll receive excellent guidance and support here. I joined this forum 5 days after my re-diagnosis. The forum members here answered all my questions and referred me to online videos where I could learn more. Welcome. :) [/QUOTE]
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