Recent Content by Annjay

When diagnosed with 'on the cusp' Type 2 in July 2009, I was prescribed Metformin 500mg. I asked about self-testing and was told airily, oh that's not necessary at all, which I thought was odd. Two weeks later, after spending that time feeling unusually faint and close to passing out, I...

Thank you, Jenrose, your input is much appreciated. I don't think my symptoms fall into the 'false' hypo category, since the previous Hb A1C was 5.0. I have a Day Course on Diabetes in September so I will make notes and ask questions then. Meanwhile, I feel fine on the half dose of 250 mg a...

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about 3 months ago and told I was 'on the cusp' by the Diabetes Nurse at our local GP surgery. Since I eat a very healthy diet and am a Gym Rat, I was horrified by the news, but gather that it is because I have COPD which is a systemic disease and can cause...