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my recent HbA1c is 49 I am so happy, at long last it's going in the right direction.

Hi All, Since being diagnosed nearly a year ago, I just can't get rid of thrush. My blood glucose has improved. My GP has prescribed me months and months worth of Canestan cream 2% it soothes but doesn't seem to clear it up. Any ideas for treatment? Would be extremely grateful for any advice.

Hi All, I have been started on Sitagliptin, I have noticed that hypos can be a problem. My GP is refusing to prescribe test sticks and lancets. I think my only option is to refuse to take this drug. I can't afford to self fund sticks etc. I drive and I know testing is mandatory. What can I do?

Hi All, I had my eyes screened on Tuesday, the optician was vile. He used his fingers to hold my eyes open and was fighting with me. To put the drops in. He said oh for gods sake. My eyes are still sore, my screening was okay. I won't be going back there again. Has anyone else had a bad experience?

Hi All, Was diagnosed type two a few weeks ago, now my GP isn't sure. She has sent me for a GAD antibody test. She has referred me to the community diabetes team. Hope I can get my blood sugars down 20 again today. I feel very ill, very tired, urinating loads, very thirsty, blurry vision. Has...

Hi started Metformin last Friday dose 1500 mg started with one tablet a day for a week. I have terrible diarrhoea, abdo pains, indigestion worst I've ever had and nausea. My pharmacist said to discontinue if diarrhoea started. I am hoping to get a GP appointment tomorrow. My BM's are ranging...

Hi All, I have high blood glucose as I've just been diagnosed, I'm urinating loads especially at night. I have terrible urge incontinence, I leak quite a bit. Anyone else had this problem? I'm wearing Tena pads I'm only 40 so quite embarrassing. Thanks

Hi All, My GP has commenced me on Metformin 500 mg, I have to take one tablet each day for a week. Then two tablets the next week then three tablets week three. I do hope this controls my BG, I wasn't given an meter to monitor. I have got a free monitor from a manufacturer. Random BM's have been...

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with diabetes type two. My fasting glucose on Tuesday was 14.1 mmols. My HbA1c was 85 mmols. My BM on my mums machine was 19.1 mmols. I have a nurse appointment on Monday and a GP appointment on Friday. I feel terrible, urinating loads, headache, tiredness, very...