Recent Content by flashrabbit

I know this is probably completely my fault but looking at your post I can see your HbaC1 results etc & you talk about Lipids, triglycerides etc. I have absolutely no idea what any of these things are! I know that every 6 months I have a blood test that is HbaC1 but my doctor doesn't discuss or...

Ok, found the info on low carb diets on this site. Thank you for suggesting that, I will give it a go I think. It has to be worth a try, right? :roll:

In terms of managing my diabetes after I was diagnosed I have been pretty much left to my own devices. It was pretty a case of "You're diabetic, here's some tablets, read these leaflets & see you in 6 months." I do have an appointment with a diabetic nurse every 12 months as well but again...

Thanks so much for your reply! The medication I currently take daily is: Metformin @850mg x2 Gliclazide @ 80mg x2 glizofar @ 30mg x2 (Recent addition) Atorvastatin 40mg x1 (Recently changed from simvasatin) A recent raft of blood tests did come back clear & a test for Celiacs disease was...

Hi all, This is my first post & the first time I've ventured to discuss my diagnosis with a community. After being diagnosed with diabetes I did very well to control it & my glucose levels began to fall with a combination of tablets & diet. However 6 months ago my wife and I had a baby & I...