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My Cardiologist has prescribed this medication for me as I have type 2 diabetes and a narrowed Aeorta and a leaking Mitral Valve. I read the leaflet inside the pack and was astonished at the possible bad side effects, I would like to know if anyone has an opinion on this medication please.

7.3 this morning but usually in 6.6.5 to 6.9. Im happy enough with that as Im also on a very strict no sugar and salt intake. Some days I feel absolutely wrecked, but today my BP was 125/73 so maybe thats why I felt better as well

Bowl of Porridge, Blueberries, honey, full fat milk at 09.40 Blood sugar level at 13.30 was after a cup of coffee 7.3

I have just had a consultation with my Cardilogist and he put me on this medication 10mg. I read the reports and I’m not taking it because I to have to get up at least 5 times a night due to an enlarged prostate and I’m not prepared to take this med as it would mean me urinating much more. I’m...

Im not on either statins or steroids

My bllod came back with a huge jump from 48 to 78 hba1c and i never changed my diet. The Doc had put me on new Blood pressure tablets, which hes told me to stop now. He says occasionally BP medication can have adverse effects on blood sugars. Anyone heard this before

Could you let me know what your Doctor thinks.Thanks.

A Doctor I met on holiday, once told me Metformin was known in the medical circles as " Hearthuggers"

I have been a type2 diabetic for around 15 years now. My doctor was pleased with the way my blood sugars were lowered last time to just about diabetic levels. My question is that I have been getting increasing painful sessions in my toes, partculaly on the left foot. The best way i can explain...

5.7 this morning

4.9 this morning

6.7 at 09.00

I have been taking 4 tabs (the max allowed) of Diacronal each day for the last 3 years.plus 3 Metformin tabs. At my last check up 7 days, my hab1c was 52, or 7% which my diabetic doctor was very pleased with, and my bloods were perfect. I informed her that i was trying loose weight but...

After 12 years of being a type 2 diabetic, i finally decided to do something about it.I have cut all bread, except 3 small slices of Spelt bread for lunch, porridge for breakfast, and a smaller than normal dinner, my readings are just brilliant.As low as 4.2 before eating, and only rising to 9...

5.4