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Hi All, just been the news that i have type 2 and i know absolutely nothing about it my mind is still trying to take it in and whats in store for me
 
Welcome @DJKENO 🙂 Do you know what your HbA1C was? That will have been the blood test that diagnosed you with diabetes.
 
That sounds like your HbA1C. So, you’re firmly in the Diabetes zone but not horribly high. Anything above 48 is diabetes. We’re you given any medication?
 
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That sounds like your HbA1C. So, you’re firmly in the Diabetes zone but not horribly high. Anything above 48 is diabetes. We’re you given any medication?
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HI INKA, this was given to me last week and i am back at the doctors tomorrow morning to discuss medication and other stuff, what score is high and can a score of 78 be reversed thanks for your help
 
Yes, you can probably reduce your BG. Mine was 150 and it is now 37 a year and a bit on.

Low carb, high fat, high protein diet and lots of exercise, huge weight loss, and NO meds, worked for me. But we all have to self discover what will work and what is practical for ourselves.
 
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HI INKA, this was given to me last week and i am back at the doctors tomorrow morning to discuss medication and other stuff, what score is high and can a score of 78 be reversed thanks for your help
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There are some people here who started off at well over 100mmol/mol and have brought their level down to normal. at that level it is normally with medication as well as some substantial life style changes, mainly dietary in reducing the amount of ALL carbohydrates. I would suspect that if you are at 78mmol/mol then you will be offered medication. This is usually metformin, starting off with a low dose and increasing over a few weeks to help with any stomach issues that some people get.
Many people have success with a low carbohydrate normal/higher fat dietary regime which would be less that 130g carbs per day.
Let us know what support you have from your surgery, more progressive surgeries will advocate the low carb way others may well stick with the traditional NHS advice of low fat and rather too many carbs for many to tolerate. This link may also help with some explanation. https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/
It is a good idea to have a list of questions for your appointment as it is easy to forget things you meant to ask.
 
Hi DJKENO, welcome to the forum.

Glad that you've been able to find us as it can be a bit overwhelming when first diagnosed.

Your HbA1C number isn't too bad as many have had a higher number and managed to get things under control. As mentioned end, you may be offered medication but there are also some lifestyle changes you can make that will help.

Have a look at the following page for more info and do feel free to ask us anything and we'll do our best to assist. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/diabetes-the-basics/types-of-diabetes/type-2
 
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