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<blockquote data-quote="Evie-D" data-source="post: 2053420" data-attributes="member: 505837"><p>Thanks for all support to date. Since diagnosis I still haven’t seen anyone official - first appt not until end of May - so having to work things out for myself. I started a LCHF diet the day of diagnosis and got myself a blood glucose meter and it’s been an eye opener. I’ve so far lost just over 8lbs in weight ( still a very long way to go) and have been using the meter to test the effects of various foods. I am on metformin (3 tabs per day) but am working my way towards coming of it eventually, I hope. My mmol is staying between 5.3 and 7. In two weeks I’ve only had two readings above this and that was near the start. My hb1ac count at the start was 96 so I think I’m doing ok. </p><p>What’s become clear however is that it’s through this forum, where I have gained most understanding about type 2. I understand that each individual has their own experiences and views on blood glucose testing, but for my own part I’ve found this to be almost comforting. I feel that I am directly able to control (rightly or wrongly) the effect on my blood glucose by what I eat and therefore limit the damage already done from progressing. If I didn’t do this, I would be devastated if my hb1ac level hadn’t improved because I’d been ‘left in the dark’ for 3 mths. My partner is also amazed at the effect some so called ‘healthy’ foods have and has taken steps to adjust his diet after discovering he is eating more sugar than he thought although he is not diabetic. I know I’m only New at this but want to thank you all for the support given. It really is helpful.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Evie-D, post: 2053420, member: 505837"] Thanks for all support to date. Since diagnosis I still haven’t seen anyone official - first appt not until end of May - so having to work things out for myself. I started a LCHF diet the day of diagnosis and got myself a blood glucose meter and it’s been an eye opener. I’ve so far lost just over 8lbs in weight ( still a very long way to go) and have been using the meter to test the effects of various foods. I am on metformin (3 tabs per day) but am working my way towards coming of it eventually, I hope. My mmol is staying between 5.3 and 7. In two weeks I’ve only had two readings above this and that was near the start. My hb1ac count at the start was 96 so I think I’m doing ok. What’s become clear however is that it’s through this forum, where I have gained most understanding about type 2. I understand that each individual has their own experiences and views on blood glucose testing, but for my own part I’ve found this to be almost comforting. I feel that I am directly able to control (rightly or wrongly) the effect on my blood glucose by what I eat and therefore limit the damage already done from progressing. If I didn’t do this, I would be devastated if my hb1ac level hadn’t improved because I’d been ‘left in the dark’ for 3 mths. My partner is also amazed at the effect some so called ‘healthy’ foods have and has taken steps to adjust his diet after discovering he is eating more sugar than he thought although he is not diabetic. I know I’m only New at this but want to thank you all for the support given. It really is helpful. [/QUOTE]
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