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Can someone post link to the discount code for ProtectIT socks please, used it a few times but can't seem to find the page on site any more ?

Just update for everyone who read my original post. Been on Glucophage SR 500mg x 4 after evening meal now for over a month and all is well. Think I've has two days since then where had diarrhoea and then it was only one visit each time controlled with a couple of imodium instants, Think this...

Been using the Jazz as it was issued by surgery, but was sent NextUSB free so decided to give it a test. Results always seem slightly higher on NextUSB than on Jazz, which leaves me wondering which is correct? I'm guessing, maybe should side with NextUSB as their test strips have smaller...

Update, now on Bolamyn SR 500mg x3 and side effects have gone, although just picked up next batch from chemist today and they are Glucophage SR 500mg. Hope the change of brand does not set me back !!!

Well day three of the new tablets (Bolamyn SR 500mg x2) and had visit to toilet twice this morning already. Going to have to keep going with them and see if I can get through the other side. Are all "SR" versions of Metformin in essence the same ?

Visited Doc today and they have moved me onto Bolamyn SR 500mg which I take it are metformin. Currently back on one tablet with tea, then in 10days to move up to 2 tables with tea, then three further 10 days. Fingers crossed all will be fine !

Thanks, will ask for SR next visit, see how that goes.

Within the third week now of taking Metformin as a new T2, started week one at 500mg, week two 500mg x 2 and now week three on x3 500mg tablets. Every thing was going okay until today (day 2 of x3 tablets), had no problems week one or two, but tonight been a few times to toilet with diarrhoea...

Hi all, Just been (Friday) diagnosed with type 2 after 2 yearly eye test for working on VDU's highlighted mild leak back of right eye and they referred me to doctor for blood pressure and blood work. Told unaware anything was wrong as would say had none of the common signs. Although am little...

Nice thread and interesting read. Having just been told I'm Type 2 last week, they have me on metformin 500mg x 1 for this week, 2 x next then 3 x week three. But found this forum so as to get idea of what to eat and what not to. Seems such a big change I'm going to be making and having...