Recent Content by McHelen

I am a T2 on metformin, Gliclazide and low carb, I am struggling to get my levels down and the DN has been slowly increasing my Gliclazide. Currently I am on 240mg per day split between morning and evening with DN advising that we still have 2 increases to go before I am on max dose. so going...

Have a wonderful time. I used to live on Zakinthos and have many fond memories! Just leave plenty of time to clear security etc. Not because of T1 but I nearly missed my flight a couple of weeks ago due to the queues!

Thank you, IF is a good idea.

The more I research the more I am amazed that our bodies actually function at all given the complex bio-machine it is!! Whilst I am not cutting out all carbs, I am low carbing and have lost 17lbs in the last 8 weeks. Unfortunately my BG is not coming down - high teens/low 20s with fasting...

You are absolutely right, just waiting for the blood tests to come back. It is possible as I started Gliclazide on 5th May with 40mg and have been increasing to 120mg 7 days ago. GP advice is to keep taking the medication until blood results come back but if the bleeding/bruising gets worse...

Thank you, not good for your sister but good for me to know!

Has anybody experienced thrombocytopenia as a side effect of taking Gliclazide? I have developed a large bruise on the left side of abdomen and the Dr suspects a blood issue as a side effect of taking Gliclazide. Just waiting blood results, so getting the right medical advice. Just seeking...

9.3, no idea why

8.6 for me this morning still going in the right direction)

Onwards and downwards - 8.6 this morning. :)

8.2 and going down!! And 7lbs lost this week. Just keep swimming everybody

9.0 this morning, single figures I will take that. Have a great day, where ever you are.

Good morning 9.3 this morning (better than yesterday!)

I feel the same about low carb but am trying so hard. Please find somebody to talk to, even if you just call the Samaritans or 111, nobody is judging you but they are there to help you in crisis. You are not being petty or dramatic, you need to vent, stamp your feet and talk to somebody, anybody.

Hi KatMac1, and breathe………. You are amazing for having lost 20kgs xx. Many people, including myself go through a whole range of emotions when diagnosed with T2 and I totally understand your ‘disappointment’. It is a strange set of feelings to work through. I was diagnosed August 2021, and...