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Hi Tom, One option that wouldn't hurt, is going to see your GP and telling them your concerns. They should be able to find out what it is, and then help you. The blood glucose testers you can buy are great, but it can be tricky interpreting the results if you are not used to using one...

Just seen the nurse and she said my cholesterol was 7.2

I don’t know. I can ask her or my GP next week as I’m seeing them both.

Zero calorie fizzy pops. Low calorie tonic water. Cutting down on McDonalds

No. I’ll ask her when I see her next week. I could also ask my GP. I’m seeing him next week too.

Just thought I’d let you all know that my HbAc1 test result has gone from 92 down to 55! I was really shocked and pleased with the result. It seems they have got me on the right meds (Metformin). The diabetic nurse I saw though, had no records of my stay in hospital when they diagnosed me with...

Suzette

I’ve always gotten really tired after eating, and a couple of weeks ago, I passed out in the middle of the road and woke up in hospital. they told me I had type 2 diabetes. My blood sugars were in the low to mid 20’s and my AbCa1 (or whatever it is) was 92.4. Does this mean I’ve always been...

It’ll be Metfartin from now on then.

I was diagnosed as diabetic type 2 a couple of weeks ago, and they've put me on metformin 500mg twice a day. I have noticed that i get a sore tummy after taking them, and produce quite a lot of foul smelling wind. I've always gotten really tired and sleepy after eating, so that is nothing new...

I've got bad anxiety problems too, and am on medication for it. I seem to go the other way and not need to pee for ages.

Pills, pills, pills

My HbAc1 is 97.4, but hopefully should be going down with the Metformin. I personally wouldn’t do anything without speaking to your nurse or doctor first. Doctor told me I didn’t need to prick my fingers, and just do it when the diabetic nurse asks me to.

Hi Kate, Has he ever been to see a neurologist to see if migraines are complicating matters? I have type II diabetes, and can suddenly blank out, with blood sugars of about 14, and slowly come round. All confused, my right hand side weak, my speech slurred, and the most horrendous headache that...

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