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Type 1.5 Diabetics... Initial A1C at diagnosis?

I switched to low carb right after diagnosis of Type 2, started testing alot as well. My Premeal numbers were high at first - and morning BG was high - always 7-8 mol. but after just 2-4 weeks low-ca…

Replied Aug 30

Low Carb = Good Cholesterol #s

Iam type 1.5 on low carb, initially i had high cholestrol at diagnosis, 2 months ago i had my first real chol tests since diagnosis in october 2009. All LDL and HDL is now normal. I had non fasting t…

Tagged: research, carb, low, cholesterol

Replied Aug 28

Type 1.5 Diabetics... Initial A1C at diagnosis?

I was diagnosed initially as type 2 with a A1c of 8.4. I was put on metformin for 6 months and followed a strict low carb diet. The diabetic nurse on the NHS said i may be type 1.5 as i was slim at d…

Replied Aug 28

Chronic ear infections

I too had recurring ear infections - they started with around 4 years ago . Ive recently gone through my absent sheet at work and I seem to have been ill alot with ear infections, balance problems et…

Replied May 10

 

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Join this group if you have diabetes and you live somewhere in the UK (Admin: Ross)
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I switched to low carb right after diagnosis of Type 2, started testing alot as well. My Premeal numbers were high at first - and morning BG was high - always 7-8 mol. but after just 2-4 weeks low-carbing, my numbers changed. Pre-meal and morning nu…
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Iam type 1.5 on low carb, initially i had high cholestrol at diagnosis, 2 months ago i had my first real chol tests since diagnosis in october 2009. All LDL and HDL is now normal. I had non fasting trigs test and it is normal, Blood pressure - norma…
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I was diagnosed initially as type 2 with a A1c of 8.4. I was put on metformin for 6 months and followed a strict low carb diet. The diabetic nurse on the NHS said i may be type 1.5 as i was slim at diagnosis and had many symptoms of type 1 - ie extr…
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K.Coops and Paul Underwood are now friends
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drunk again
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how do i add friends on tu? looks so complicated
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I too had recurring ear infections - they started with around 4 years ago . Ive recently gone through my absent sheet at work and I seem to have been ill alot with ear infections, balance problems etc. Should have got it checked out earlier
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Paul Underwood joined Lloyd's group
For poeple with an HbA1c less than 6
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If you loose weight your diabetes will go away .
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BTW - I have to say i had a terrible flu at this time so it was possibly the flu that took my islets
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Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Yorkshire
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
I have:
 Type 1.5 (LADA) Diabetes
Date diagnosed
April 20, 2010
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
5.6
What glucose meter do you use?
aviva accucheck
Type of treatment you use
Shots
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
To help others, gain knowledge, and to get support
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Diabetes forums
What do you do for a living?
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New diagnosis

I went to the doctors at the start of September '09 complaining of weightloss, thrist, sickness and excessive night sweats. They took my blood sugar and it was 11 mol . The Doctor needed a follow up blood test - she said if the next one is over 6.0 mol, you have sugar problems . I thought it was maybe a blip but i changed my diet that day. A follow up blood test gave me a reading of 4.3 mol . The Doctor said it was a possible blip, and i should go home.
Before i left she asked me if i wanted to… Continue

Posted on November 12, 2009 at 4:56pm — 4 Comments

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At 4:58pm on May 10, 2010, Gerri said…
Thanks for the friend add. Holler if you need anything.
At 12:55pm on November 13, 2009, Kristin said…
Hello Paul! Please join us tomorrow at 2PM local time for The Big Blue Test: click here. It's World Diabetes Day and we will all post our blood sugar!
At 2:46am on November 13, 2009, Lou said…
Nutty as a squirrel :)
The madness here is ongoing. Hope to get to know you better
Lou x
At 10:51pm on October 3, 2009, patti lopez said…
Welcome to tuD, Paul! Here you will find alot going on as I have for over two years now lots of friends and support.

Please insert a pic of you so as to recognise you in upcoming dicussions. There are lots of groups for you to join.

Glad you are here, Patti
At 9:59pm on October 3, 2009, MelissaBL said…
Welcome to the community, Paul. We're happy to have you join us.

If you'd like to add a profile photo (instead of the default "upload your photo" icon), just click "Settings" on the menu at right. The first option there walks you through uploading an image to use as your profile image.
At 4:41pm on October 3, 2009, Robyn said…
Hi and welcome!
At 2:42pm on October 3, 2009, Lou said…
Hi Paul, Welcome to Tu
It's a great forum and I'm sure you'll make loads of friends and discover lots
Lou x
 
 
 

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