Hi :wave: my names David im 35 and live in Scotland, i actually joined the forum nearly a year ago but never really got round to using it though i have learned alot from the website.
I was diagnosed T2 in 2008, it was a side affect of another drug that caused my diabetes.
I take 3x500mg slow release metformin daily, which i dont think i really need but my practice nurse tells me i need to keep taking them! i seem to be able to eat as much carbs i want which i dont really understand.
I test my blood glucose when i can as my nurse wont give me them, i was buying test strips but refuse to buy any more as there to expensive, i do have test strips just now as a friend of a friend with diabetes kindly gives me them when they can.
My last Hba1c was 5.1
I was diagnosed T2 in 2008, it was a side affect of another drug that caused my diabetes.
I take 3x500mg slow release metformin daily, which i dont think i really need but my practice nurse tells me i need to keep taking them! i seem to be able to eat as much carbs i want which i dont really understand.
I test my blood glucose when i can as my nurse wont give me them, i was buying test strips but refuse to buy any more as there to expensive, i do have test strips just now as a friend of a friend with diabetes kindly gives me them when they can.
My last Hba1c was 5.1
I don't think you really need me to post the usual advice I give to new members as, since you have been a member for a year, you will have already seen it. You also seem to be getting good HbA1c's. Nevertheless, if you have any questions to ask, please go ahead as there is usually someone who can help.