Recent Content by kazlincs

Thanks everyone, I've just checked and it definitely says type 2 oral medication. I've got one more week of Gliclazide left, and I'm going to see how I am by midweek, if it keeps happening I'll speak to my doctor. Like I say I'm also on 4 Metformin SR a day, so I may need to drop one of those..

It stayed high for a few hours, as I had eaten beans on toast x 2 slices, then I was in my car for a an hour or so. It dropped to 11.3 then I went to work, where I walk alot and push a cage full of stock with some light lifting then it dropped to 4.1. My main issue is feeling jelly legs and...

Yes it had dropped to 4.1. but the feelings are constant whether high or low. Seems to start about 4hrs after I've taken the tablet with my breakfast, I also take 2 Metformin SR with it, then 2 more Metformin with my last meal of the day.

Hi, I've noticed since being on Gliclazide for a few weeks, I'm experiencing feelings of slight anxiety, weak legs and just generally not feeling quite right.. much like I do when I'm low... However I'm feeling like this for most of the day now including when my reading was 14.6!! I really...

I have a tot of rum on an evening, and rarely go out for drinks, but I will be having a few in 2 weeks, as it's my birthday As for these meds im sure the doc said I'm on the lowest dose. So far it's only happened at work, I'm on the move but not overly much, so I'll make sure I have something...

I do have a monitor, that I take everywhere with me. I ride a motorbike as well as a car, that's the biggest worry, so I'll make sure I test before I go on any ride outs. I keep a flapjack and a chocolate bar in my bag too. I'm sure my doc said I'm on the lowest dose. Thanks very much for the info

Hi, thanks for replying Is your libre alarm a constant glucose monitor? I'm not even sure our surgery has a proper diabetic nurse! I think they just know the basics tbh. How would I go about getting a CGM? Also do you drive? I'm not sure whether I have to inform DVLA and my insurers.. Thank...

Hi, I've just started on Gliclazide, and on the first day my sugar went down to 3.6 where I had jelly legs and my hands were shaky. It happened the same again today. Is anyone else on the same drug? What's your 'number' where you feel the first effects of a hypo? What do you drink or eat to get...

Hi thanks for your response, I'm waiting for a phonecall from my G.P, I just wondered if anyone else had experienced it x

Has anyone had a reaction to Linagliptin? In particular a rash?

Hi all, I'm just wondering what is the biggest amount of Metformin SR a person can have? I'm on 4 a day and my last 2 results have been 64, and 62. My doctor mentioned taking another tablet, which I think is too much.. which other medications are others taking alongside Metformin SR? I want to...

Thank you, I'll do that. Much appreciated

Wow that's a low reading. Not very likely to come off them then! I'll mention the meno to my doc after the next blood test in 8 weeks time Men seem to get it easy, none of this hormone stuff going on lol

I think low fat low calorie is bad for blood sugar and for weight!

The doctor told me it's for life.. As for losing weight and getting my numbers more stable, I'm going to make more effort to low carb. Although I went away on motorbike weekend recently and all I had for breakfast was an egg, 1 slice of bacon 1 sausage and mushrooms. A cup of decaf tea with a...