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Mine last night was 9.9 and this morning 6.1 this is an average for me and I have lost half a stone in the last 5 weeks.

To be honest I have become extremely depressed over the last monthly. My diet is not great and I haven't been taking my meds. I am in constant pain since going on stating even though my cholesterol levels are in range. Since then I have had a heart scan but they couldn't do an angiogram because...

Quick update I walk 6000 steps a day I have lost 2 1/2 stone in 14 weeks My blood pressure is 120 over 60 My asthma is under control with a change of inhalers My GP has started me on statins due to heart problems in my family. I still have bad days with muscle and joint pain where I am in tears...

I have been diagnosed for just over 2 months now. I have lost almost 2 stone in weight. I seem to have hit a brick wall and I am really struggling with diet and mood. I fell of the rails and now I am find it tough to get back on track. I am on antidepressants and finding my sleep pattern is non...

@walnut_face My GP said I didn't need one as they are only for type 1 diabetics

I have been on Metformin for 6 weeks now after being diagnosed a type 2 diabetic. I have in 6 weeks lost a total of 1st 9lb in weight. I am a long time asthma sufferer. My GP moved me to the slow release Metformin about 7 days ago so the stomach pains I was getting before seemed to have...

Hi @Bpat20 I am newly diagnosed 3 weeks ago. I have been an undiagnosed long term diabetic. I have been taking metformin for 3 weeks but I have other health issues and meds effecting my blood sugar I have changed my diet to a low carb low fat low sugar and in 2 weeks I have lost 9lb. Some...

Welcome @GR51

@Lisajohamn2014 thanks for the advice. The fatigue seems to be easing and I have lost 1/2 this week.

@Mokkijo I have more than the diabetes and medical issue. I have been a long term diabetic on diet control but undiagnosed. I have also hit early menopause and had gallbladder surgery. Trust me I would be happier if I could continue to be diet controlled but I can't. Thank you for you input but...

Just been to see my diabetic nurse and I have lost 1/2 a stone in 7 days. Blood sugar levels are down too. Happy days x

Thanks @VictorVillalobos

I am now moving on to 1 metformin tablet twice a day. I am struggling with fatigue lack of concentration getting bad headaches and feeling depressed. I just wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem or is it just me.

Hi @Lisajohann2014 yes I have started using a walking app on my phone aim to do 6000 to 8000 steps a day. Also started swimming as it is less on my joint impact as I suffer with arthritis too. Good luck xx

@amber22 my mum was diagnosed with glaucoma. If you are not diabetic you can have free yearly eye tests from the age of 40. As a diabetic your entitled to yearly test. If your have problems see your GP or Diabetic nurse and ask for an opthalmic referal to the hospital.