Recent Content by sgmccall

I was diagnosed type2 recently and have been on metformin for a couple of months now . I originally suspected I had diabetes due to certain symptoms like being very thirsty , tired ; numb feet and a a small rash on my kneck. My nurse assured me that these symptoms would go once the tablets...

Hi as I am newly diagnosed as a type 2 my nurse asked if I woukd like to attend this class called DESMOND which is some sort of course to learn about this illness.DESMOND stands for something which I forget now. I am just awaiting a date for me to attend after they wrote to me . Just wondering...

I love fizzy drinks and was drinking about 3 cans a day lucozade or coke which I immediately switched to diet sugar free versions For those first 3 weeks I totally cut out anything bad like chocolate and biscuits My nurse said my diet wasn't that bad apart from the sugary drinks. I am teetotal...

I was diagnosed with type 2 about a month ago with my blood sugar about 15. I was also informed my cholestrol was one of the highest readings seen by my nurse. I was prescribed metformin twice per day for the diabetes and statins once at night . About 3 week later my bloods were checked again...