Recent Content by Mousey123

So I've just had my next lot of blood tests and my HBa1c has dropped slightly from 53 to 51 since January. I was hoping for more but I'm glad it's going in the right direction. I've been feeling a bit disappointed with myself. I've not lost any weight (in all honesty, I haven't been trying that...

I've had my first set of blood tests since I was diagnosed in October, and my HbA1c has dropped from 128 to 53, which I'm pretty happy with. I have an appointment to discuss these with the nurse but from what I've read online it looks good. I am consistently within range with my daily glucose...

Thank you. Unfortunately I've already tried the "not understanding" approach once so I don't think it will wash a second time! I will try speaking to the GP next week, they are pretty good with stuff like this. I'm just impatient haha

Sorry if this is a daft question but I've been unable to find the answer online and I can't speak to the diabetes team outside of regular appointments unless it's an emergency. I've been given the slow release Metformin as the standard one was giving me upset stomach issues. At the moment I've...

Just by way of an update. I am definitely Type 2. I have been given the slow release metformin which seems fine but I haven't attempted increasing the dose yet. Will do tomorrow after having been on it a week. My sugars are creeping up a little which is frustrating as I've stuck to no sugar /...

I was diagnosed with diabetes at the end of September. I had gone to the GP due to a loss of sensation in my feet, which, combined with excessive thirst and unexplained weight loss made me think diabetes, which turned out to be correct. My HbA1c was 128. I was given Metformin and was immediately...