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i was diagnosed with a HBA1C at 74 so I’ve brought it down to 39. Thanks anyway for the advice I will ask my nurse next week Emily

i have been diagnosed for just under a year now and in that time I have managed to get my Hba1c from 74 to 39!! Which is great. I did this through exercise / healthy diet and cutting out all of the carbs. I started on 3 x 500mg of Metformin a day and decreased to two after my last blood test...

Hi, I sometimes feel that I haven't emptied my bladder properly (not all of the time) and have to go back to the toilet soon after and go again. I just feel very aware of needing to go and I think half of the time it's in my head! Can this condition arise out of no where ? My diabetes is very...

Thank-you! I think it may be the case - the UTI has just left me paranoid! I will book an appointment with my GP and get some advice :)

I've only had my urine culture checked when going in to see the Dr (with the stick) and it was all clear. Ah, isn't cystitis burning / urgency? I have neither of those, I'd say I urinate every 2-3 hours however sometimes it can be every hour. I drink about 2L of water most days but I would say...

hi, I am seeking some advice about how diabetes affects the urinary system. I am 20 years old (type 2) with a recent HBA1C of 39! I am healthy in all departments, however I am still troubled with urinating a lot and an uncomfortable feeling in my bladder, sometimes sore?? I find I am...

Thank you for the replies. :-) I have currently lost 1.5 stone in just over two months which I'm very pleased with. I was maybe a little overweight - but my BMI is now coming down with my change in diet and lots of exercise ! I had two blood tests - the first 74 and other 67 (it came down in 2...

Hi I'm a type 2 diabetic, diagnosed in April this year. I'm only 20 - but with a family history (both parents and Grandad) I ended up being a T2. I just wanted some advice - I am on oral medication (Metformin) and my BS levels are around 4-7 (good I hope!) however I can't shake the feeling of...