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My diabetes has been a stable 6 on the hba1c for 4 years. All of a sudden following an illness 2 weeks ago, feelung thirsty and dizzy I tested & my blood glucose reading has rocketed to 18, fasting at 14. Nothing else has changed. Exercise seems to be increasing it. Been to docs who says there...

Hi all again Opinions please? I have been diagnosed for 4 years, take 1000mg metformin per day & keep as much under control with exercise. Good levels maintained for all these years. But .... a month ago I had my flu jab and within 3 days was poorly, awful sick and flu like symptoms for...

Have just had my check 6 months after diagnosis, my Hb was 5.7 & was told that was on low side! Recommended I drop to 1000 metformin from 1500. And suggested i go on the local 6 x 2 hr XPERT course. Has anyone experienced the course?

Is it any wonder that there is so much confusion when the same website gives such contradictory advide? This website recommends giving someone Candarel as part of a diabetic xmas hamper whilst other people are discussing aspartame as a poison. I have been eating muller lites like they're going...

Have been on Metformin now for just 2 weeks, first week 500 once a day & now twice a day, morning & night. Touch wood not too many adverse effects?! Now, I know it's very early days but i'm finding that i'm still having spells when i'm weak & shaky & dizzy in the afternoon. I'm thinking praps...

Hi everyone I have just been diagnosed T2 a month ago but have been told that for the first 3 months I will have no treatment other than to try & lose weight & increase activity. No drugs, tests or monitors or strips that you all seem to be mentioning! Is this normal? I was told that it was...