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Hi all I've not posted on here for some time .... Diagnosed T2 in feb 2013 HBA1C 98 and cholesterol 5.1. After months of changing treatments etc had my blood tests done and HBA1C is now 46 (dr said good control) and cholesterol was 3.7 ( dr said still high but improving). Am really pleased with...

No I work at a different surgery. I am there tomorrow so will see what happens. Thanks for your support Chris Sent from the Diabetes UK App

Hi all, I got diagnosed with T2 at the beginning of Feb this year with a HBa1c of 78. I am now on 3x 500 mg Metformin after I have argued with 2 different doctors at my practice. It irk at a GP surgery and it seems I was diagnosed and as I work I. The NHs I was left to my own devices to work...

Brill thanks for your help still trying to get my head around it all Chris Sent from the Diabetes UK App

hi i am still new to this diagnosed T2 2 weeks ago.. going for chinese tonight already organised. what is the best thing to have... was thinking chicken cashew nuts with veg.... any advise would be gratefully received. thanks chris Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks. I got some simple linctus from the pharmacy sugar free. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Not sure if I have posted in the right place and apologies I'd things been asked before.... Do you know of any sugar free cough medicine. I got diagnosed just over a week ago go to see the nurse in Tuesday but have for a terrible tickly cough and need to get something. Can anyone help...

Thanks, that's really helpful. Chris Sent from the Diabetes UK App

I've got 2 miniature schnauzers, Holly,3 and Bryn 2. They are both great although not all the time. We lost our other schnauzer 4 years ago house wasn't the same. I do think pets, regardless of what you have keep you going. I have to get up and take them for a walk, although I have to say in...

Thanks Daisy, I will continue to read andd try and understand a bit more. Hopefully when I see the nurse next week that ill help Sent from the Diabetes UK App

Hi All I am. 41 year old who has been diagnosed with T2 just over a week ago joined the forum then and have been looking around. I go to see the nurse on Tuesday to see what the plan is re medication or diet. I do have a strong family history - my dad diagnosed T2 30 years ago, my sister...