Recent Content by Onetworedblue

Hello, I was diagnosed suddenly in spring last year after feeling unwell - an urgent review and metformin was my introduction too. I had various tests (foot, eye, etc.) and felt confused and overwhelmed. 15 months on - I have tolerated metformin well. I also (after reading advice on this...

Hello - I felt the same until I began to see my sugar/carb craving as a symptom of my diabetes rather than a personal failing (as I used to see it). This has helped me to view things differently (as did Sarah Hallberg’s TedTalk on Youtube). I still make some bad choices but have reduced...

I have found a meter to be very useful. I can get an idea of how I react to different foods, drinks, stress, etc. Mine is great (Contour Next One) - it syncs with my phone. If you think you’ll need to test often - also check the cost of test strips - they are surprisingly pricey.

I was given metformin fairly recently after being diagnosed (hba1c 69). I read as much as I could about possible risks. Initially I drank just 1 or 2 drinks to test how my body responded. Now I drink more (but still less than previously as I’m keen to lose weight). I have experienced no...