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Hi Chris, I'm a Late onset type 1 in my honeymoon period like Hale. I was diagnosed in Dec 2012 and put on an oral medication Gliclazide, after 6weeks of this Metformin was introduced and I slowly stopped taking the Gliclazide ;) now I take 1000mg Metformin twice per day and my readings are...

Ooooof!!! Your Pancreas is forever having a party!!! Hope ur ok chick Xxxx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi there! I'm a well controlled LADA with diet and 2000mg Metformin per day. Today I had a 45 minute back, neck and shoulder massage, a real rarity for me. I ate about 40g carbs 2 hours before the massage, felt fine afterwards and went shopping for an hour. Driving home I felt shocking and...

Mo1905 has said it all to support what you have already said ;) It's all trial and error, I feel that I have mastered alcohol as a T1.5 but will need to 'practise' and work out what I can tolerate and how to manage when I become fully insulin dependant in the future. Have a FAB time!!! And...

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Contraception is clearly a minefield and each person reacts differently to each method, just like each of us respond differently to carbs, medication, exercise and insulin as Diabetics. It's a matter of weighing up risks and benefits to the individual and making an informed choice ;) x Sent...

Sorry I can't help you! Just googled your pill and nothing come of it :( I'd originally asked my doctor at diagnosis about my pill but she didn't think it was a problem. I then returned 6 months later to a different doctor for some more and she pulled out the chart with the different risks...

Dear D D, You have given me a lot to learn and think about over the past 8 months, thankfully with you being on an extended holiday (can you extend it for longer by the way, I am managing very well as I am thanks!) I have managed to get to grips with your presence gradually, although I know I'm...

Hi there, I was advised to change contraception as I was taking a combined pill which increased the risk of cardiovascular problems. It would depend on the pill that you are taking and the risks associated with that pill. I changed to a copper coil and noticed my morning readings have dropped...

Hi there, I too have been experiencing lower to middle back ache and tummy ache that comes in waves, it's more uncomfortable than painful. I also take Metformin 2x1000mg twice per day. I've been ruling some other things out (change of contraceptive) before pursuing. Had 2 urine tests in the last...

Hi Sharon, Firstly congratulations on ur new arrival ;) I am a LADA and currently manage my sugar levels with Diet and Metformin. My fasting readings are between 6-7 and if I had eaten lots of cake, crisps and party food I would expect a 10 or higher!!! I echo what Brett says, keep testing...

Cheers Brett! Going to need it with this one!! Might hear from me a bit more on here this weekend as a diversionary tactic! Lol X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Sheppie, Congrats on the HBA1C, mine was 40 too, looks like we're managing really well as we are Sheppie & Elaine. Me, i'm happy with this current situation and enjoy this time of being mindful of my diet without the necessity to be that specific with carb count etc. I've really reduced my...

Hi Spacechick, I had my GAD Antibody test in Jan this year. At diagnosis in Dec 2012 I was put on Gliclazide and increased the doses over the next couple of weeks when Metformin was introduced also in Jan 2013, gradually decreased my use of Gliclazide and I now take 1000mg Metformin twice per...

Hi Elaine & everyone!! Sorry i've been a stranger, i've been celebrating my 30th all of July, sneeking some cake and bubbles!! :) Back to reality now though, assignment on adult social care due in on Mon :( urrrrggggggghh!!! Ah glad you enjoyed your holiday and let yourself go abit with your...

Re: Question Oh dear, I will refrain from replying my original thoughts as Mo1905 highlighted the chocolate debate has taken over the original question. Wish you all the best badwolfreturns, maybe you need to ask for the slow release version as already suggested, I too take Metformin and...

Re: Question Of course you can still eat it!!!!! Just not as much as usual and as often and try to change to 85% Dark, it's hard at first to get used to (myself being Cadbury's no1 fan!) but it gets easier Xxx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ah glad to hear ur back to 'normal'!!! Lol ;) Haha, I always dodge the nighttime testing after a treat, it is nowhere near a treat I used to have but I know it's even more wrong now so I don't need a meter reinforcing what I already know, can do with that reading staying outta my recordings! How...

Elaine!!!! Only just seen this post! How u diddling today Hun? I sometimes have random days of readings of lows and not so high as yours but higher after meals that have previously been okay. I remember having my normal fruit and fibre but going bk to bed afterwards (was my study day from uni)...

Mmmmm hope you enjoyed the malteasers ;) we all deserve a treat ;) good luck tomorrow, let us know how you get on, unfortunately it just takes some time to find a balance with meds, diet and exercise individual to us all. I have learnt so much from this site, there are inspirational and...