Me too... :( Exactly the same story - I caned it for bloody ages. Used to pour a can into a pint glass with some ice, then top it up with vodka.
T2 sucks.
I've had it out with my Dr. - he won't have a word of it. He doesn't believe that drinking Red Bull can give you diabetes. I'm absolutely certain that Red Bull is to blame. I was Diagnosed at 21. That's pretty young to develop T2 (11 years ago, now...)
P.S - my favourite drink right now is Sugar Free Mixx Up. Basically Lidl own brand Red Bull (£0.30p a can). I can't help it, I still love the taste.
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