Recent Content by JojoNZ

No I’m just on the standard metformin (not sure what it is called)

So I was diagnosed in June, in 3 months I got my hba1c to 30, as doctor still wants me to loose weight I went from 1000mg metformin down 500mg a day. Now with my issue. I’ve also had bowel issuses, bloating cramping consstipation one day - diarreha the next. In my 20’s was told is was IBS, I’m...

Well done you! very close to my story Dasmith. I was diagnosed in June, my ha1bc was 63. Lost 12kg since then, trying to be as low carb as I can. Blood test last week 30. So I’m also now reduced to 1 x metformin a day. I’m hoping I can keep my levels under control just with the 1 tablet.

Hi folks, thanks for all your replies. In an odd turn of events at this stage and only after 3 months I appear to be what doc calls remission, I wouldn’t go that far but anyway. Not sure how your readings work in the uk, but in NZ the Ha1bc ranges are below 40 normal 40-50 pre diabetic and above...

Hi, Im from New Zealand! I can’t find any good forums so thought I’d join your Uk one. I’m 43, overweight and type 2 diabetic So I have yearly blood taken, and In August 2019 I was told I was pre - diabetic. I was adviced not to eat as many lollies which I did cut down on, but I had no idea...