Hi All,
Many thanks for the responses I received when I registered on the forum last week.
Diagnosed as T2 last Friday - last fasting test of 8.1.
I went back to my GP's surgery for the result of the 3 month average test (forgot to ask the GP when I saw him) - I was told that it was 5.9 - unless I am mistaken I understand that this is a reasonable blood sugar reading.
I saw the diabetic nurse at my GP's surgery yesterday - more blood taken and a follow-up appointment made for next week when I will receive the new results and advice / next steps etc.
I guess I now just need to wait for next weeks update and then start the life style adjustments that are recommended to me !
My current BMI is 28/29 so I have started a low fat / sugar diet. I used to enjoy a tipple of rum and coke (only the odd glass after work - not a bottle a day !!) - have switched to vodka as I understand that this is better (not so much sugar content).
Life goes on - just many adjustments to make.
Danny
Many thanks for the responses I received when I registered on the forum last week.
Diagnosed as T2 last Friday - last fasting test of 8.1.
I went back to my GP's surgery for the result of the 3 month average test (forgot to ask the GP when I saw him) - I was told that it was 5.9 - unless I am mistaken I understand that this is a reasonable blood sugar reading.
I saw the diabetic nurse at my GP's surgery yesterday - more blood taken and a follow-up appointment made for next week when I will receive the new results and advice / next steps etc.
I guess I now just need to wait for next weeks update and then start the life style adjustments that are recommended to me !
My current BMI is 28/29 so I have started a low fat / sugar diet. I used to enjoy a tipple of rum and coke (only the odd glass after work - not a bottle a day !!) - have switched to vodka as I understand that this is better (not so much sugar content).
Life goes on - just many adjustments to make.
Danny