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I was diagnosed with T2 three weeks ago which didn't really surprise a I had started showing some of the classic diabetes symptoms (thirst, weight loss, tiredness, etc.) at the beginning of February. I wasn't too sure of the weight loss because I've been dieting since Jan 2019 to get my then very lardy 150kg down to something more normal. Currently down to 123.3kg and falling.

My blood test showed a BG of 16.8 and HbA1c of 132 so was put on 500mg Metformin and sent away with a GlucoRX Nexus Mini Ultra tester. After 3 weeks my BG down to around 9.

Yesterday I had my first appointment with my local diabetes team and decided my BG wasn't dropping fast enough so upped the Metformin to 1000mg and added 80mg Gliclazide to the mix. Now just waiting for my eye screening and second followup appointment with the diabetic clinic.
 
Hi Simon194 and welcome to the forum.
Generally we T2's who control BG by diet test before each meal and then 2hrs after first bite.
If you reading of 9 was at 2hrs after a typical meal, then although high, it doesn't sound bad enough to have to add Glic to the meds.

However, if both the 16.9 number and the 9.0 number are just 'Fasting Blood Glucose' readings then despite 9.0 being a lot better, they are fairly meaningless.

Most of us using diet or 'Way Of Eating' to control our BG are using some form of Low Carb or even Keto 'Way Of eating' rather than restricting Calories. In fact with a Low Carb WOE you can lower BG, lose weight, lower Blood Pressure all while NOT going hungry!
 
Hi and welcome @simon194 Congratulations of your achievement to date - that's a good weight loss and im sure it has already helped you in many ways.

What kind of diet and exercise have you adopted? Is there anything specifically you would like to know about diabetes? There are loads of threads on here and very knowledgeable people. Ask whatever you like, someone on here will know the answer, or point you in a suitable direction.
 
Hello, welcome to the forum. 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum @simon194

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Well done on the brilliant weight loss! And the progress you’ve made in reducing your BGs.

Try not to be disheartened by your diagnosis, many people later reflect that their diagnosis was a sort of catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations. And it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.
 
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