What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Mick1959 said:

Well to say I am gobsmacked is an understatement.
Weight showed: 8.7kg loss since 13th February.
Cholesterol: 3.9
LDL: 2
HDL: 1.3
HbA1c: 45

RESULT!!!!

Thanks to each and every one of you, for the encouragement you have provided on the forums, even those I have not messaged, but took the sage advice offered to others, for without finding this little kingdom, and its repository of information and guru's, I doubt I would have had such success.

So a round of applause to you all along with pats on the back. Shame I could not offer cream cakes

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ianpspurs said:

You must be **** a hoop Mick. The results are testament to your determination so take a bow!

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Mick1959 said:

Ok, I have just returned from my first visit to the Diabetic Nurse , 3 months from my diagnosis. This one was a different one to the first one I visited on diagnosis.

Well to say I am gobsmacked is an understatement.

We went through usual preamble, how was I coping with Metformin, my health over past 3 months etc.

I mentioned I was on this site, followed the LCHF diet, had a meter to test my BG levels, she just nodded and said ok, and the stated it was time to discuss results of latest blood test after weighing me:

Weight showed: 8.7kg loss since 13th February.
Cholesterol: 3.9
LDL: 2
HDL: 1.3
HbA1c: 45

RESULT!!!!

Metformin SR reduced to 2 x 500mg a day Reduce to 1 if i want and and 0 if all goes well - all depends on my levels.

My DN stated, she was very pleased and is happy for me to test and continue on a LCHF diet, as this is obviously working for me, plus it is something she would recommend anyway - then said carry on and will see you in 6 months - well you could knock me down with a feather.

Thanks to each and every one of you, for the encouragement you have provided on the forums, even those I have not messaged, but took the sage advice offered to others, for without finding this little kingdom, and its repository of information and guru's, I doubt I would have had such success.

So a round of applause to you all along with pats on the back. Shame I could not offer cream cakes

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Mick1959 said:

Ok, I have just returned from my first visit to the Diabetic Nurse , 3 months from my diagnosis. This one was a different one to the first one I visited on diagnosis.

Well to say I am gobsmacked is an understatement.

We went through usual preamble, how was I coping with Metformin, my health over past 3 months etc.

I mentioned I was on this site, followed the LCHF diet, had a meter to test my BG levels, she just nodded and said ok, and the stated it was time to discuss results of latest blood test after weighing me:

Weight showed: 8.7kg loss since 13th February.
Cholesterol: 3.9
LDL: 2
HDL: 1.3
HbA1c: 45

RESULT!!!!

Metformin SR reduced to 2 x 500mg a day Reduce to 1 if i want and and 0 if all goes well - all depends on my levels.

My DN stated, she was very pleased and is happy for me to test and continue on a LCHF diet, as this is obviously working for me, plus it is something she would recommend anyway - then said carry on and will see you in 6 months - well you could knock me down with a feather.

Thanks to each and every one of you, for the encouragement you have provided on the forums, even those I have not messaged, but took the sage advice offered to others, for without finding this little kingdom, and its repository of information and guru's, I doubt I would have had such success.

So a round of applause to you all along with pats on the back. Shame I could not offer cream cakes

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flexi06 said:

I’m lchf ing and the only hurdle for me is the exhaustion due to menopause hormones. I love this group and all who sail in her.

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Mick1959 said:

Tonight, I will be breaking out a special distillers version of Talisker, a very fine single malt, and shall enjoy a wee dram or 3!

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Mick1959 said:

Ok, I have just returned from my first visit to the Diabetic Nurse , 3 months from my diagnosis. This one was a different one to the first one I visited on diagnosis.

Well to say I am gobsmacked is an understatement.

We went through usual preamble, how was I coping with Metformin, my health over past 3 months etc.

I mentioned I was on this site, followed the LCHF diet, had a meter to test my BG levels, she just nodded and said ok, and the stated it was time to discuss results of latest blood test after weighing me:

Weight showed: 8.7kg loss since 13th February.
Cholesterol: 3.9
LDL: 2
HDL: 1.3
HbA1c: 45

RESULT!!!!

Metformin SR reduced to 2 x 500mg a day Reduce to 1 if i want and and 0 if all goes well - all depends on my levels.

My DN stated, she was very pleased and is happy for me to test and continue on a LCHF diet, as this is obviously working for me, plus it is something she would recommend anyway - then said carry on and will see you in 6 months - well you could knock me down with a feather.

Thanks to each and every one of you, for the encouragement you have provided on the forums, even those I have not messaged, but took the sage advice offered to others, for without finding this little kingdom, and its repository of information and guru's, I doubt I would have had such success.

So a round of applause to you all along with pats on the back. Shame I could not offer cream cakes

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Mick1959 said:

I know it is still a long road to travel to my destination of Remission, and I am still finding my way around the satnav of T2, so getting to there will have the occasional wrong turn, hold ups and diversions.

However, being on this site, will always get me back on track.
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flexi06 said:

Hello my little sweetie pies - well Dn said nope but but but we are on the right track, she wanted to give me statins but I managed to get her to hold off. I can come off my Sitagliptin when I get my HBA1C down to under 48, I got it from 78 at diagnosis at end Feb to 66 in mid April. I’m gonna join you @Mick1959 and any others who’ve reversed. I’m lchf ing and the only hurdle for me is the exhaustion due to menopause hormones. I love this group and all who sail in her.

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ianpspurs said:

Good number rab, hope the throughput issues are now resolved.

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ianpspurs said:

Said it before and I'll say it again - those with type 1 have nothing but admiration from me. Type 2 seems to be a breeze in comparison. Move about a bit and eat yer greens! Hang tough @karen8967, @Cumberland and all type 1s we salute ya!

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Mick1959 said:

Ok, I have just returned from my first visit to the Diabetic Nurse , 3 months from my diagnosis. This one was a different one to the first one I visited on diagnosis.

Well to say I am gobsmacked is an understatement.

We went through usual preamble, how was I coping with Metformin, my health over past 3 months etc.

I mentioned I was on this site, followed the LCHF diet, had a meter to test my BG levels, she just nodded and said ok, and the stated it was time to discuss results of latest blood test after weighing me:

Weight showed: 8.7kg loss since 13th February.
Cholesterol: 3.9
LDL: 2
HDL: 1.3
HbA1c: 45

RESULT!!!!

Metformin SR reduced to 2 x 500mg a day Reduce to 1 if i want and and 0 if all goes well - all depends on my levels.

My DN stated, she was very pleased and is happy for me to test and continue on a LCHF diet, as this is obviously working for me, plus it is something she would recommend anyway - then said carry on and will see you in 6 months - well you could knock me down with a feather.

Thanks to each and every one of you, for the encouragement you have provided on the forums, even those I have not messaged, but took the sage advice offered to others, for without finding this little kingdom, and its repository of information and guru's, I doubt I would have had such success.

So a round of applause to you all along with pats on the back. Shame I could not offer cream cakes

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Cumberland said:

That’s kind of you to say @ianspurs
All of us in a the diabetic army whatever type are soldiers in this battle together

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