Recent Content by Eil

thanks for all your replies everyone, they have been most helpful :D

Hello, I am type 2 Diabetic using Metformin, I have recently been prescribed Ditroplan 2.5mg to be taken 3 times a day, to control bladder problem. These contain lactose does anyone know if these would effect sugar levels. I have been taking these for about a month, thank you :)

Hi Catherine, The nurse told me my reading was 7, I asked about diet as I am overweight, I get confused again, because what is low in fat is usually high in sugar :? I feel as though I am in a no win situation. I usually have to go to the toilet through the night, nurse said the meformin...

Hello again, I have been to see nurse today. She told me to stop worrying, and not to use the urine sticks anymore, I have been put on Metformin, I have to go back in 3 months when I will get bloods checked again. I asked about a machine, I was told could not have one as I am not on insulin...

thanks for the advice, off to see the nurse today, will let you know how I got on :)

Hi ,I am new first time on here. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes November 2009. Not on medication yet. I use the urine dip sticks to test, but don't really understand them as they are not very accurate.s Nurse says not to worry, but I really do not know what my levels are. Anyone have any...