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I have used the online pharmacy before for buying other meds which are expensive in France, with no problems. The Metfor brand is searchable on line and the manufacturer is a 3 billion turnover company making hundreds of generic meds in India. So I have no concerns that it is Metformin. I was...

The Hba1c test was 6.9 on my first blood test after I was diagnosed I was in hospital for 1 week 2 years ago when I had an hyper event brought on in part by a urines infection. I was put on insulin in hospital and although it settled down within 3 or 4 days they have never changed the regime.

I know it works differently but I don't think I need insulin. I have never been offered an alternative. My 3 month blood tests are also very good, HbA1c level 6.1.

On top of that my health care "team" are rubbish. Little guidance and advice, just do as you are told.

When I state no symptoms I mean NO SYMPTOMS. No headaches, stomach problems, sleep, nerve or eyesight issues. If I did not have the Freestyle sensor I would not know what the glucose levels were doing.

I am currently on NovoMix 30 jabs twice a day and it is literally a pain when everything is under control and I have no symptoms of either high or low glucose.

I am based in France. I use a Freestyle Libre and my numbers are very good but the so called specialist will not let me try pills. No low events in over a year and, time in range 85% plus. I see no risk if levels are monitored every few mins as I can always go back to insulin if need be. I have...

Thanks for the reply. They were bought from India but just the blister packs were sent no patient leaflet.. I have contacted the manufacturer as well to see if they can help, but no response as yet.

Thanks for trying. I have searched the internet and there is tons of info but not that particular fact.

Can anyone tell me if these tablets are immediate release tablets or extended release. My Doctor did not seem to know this.