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Well, since my last post i've lost just over half a stone, which for me is fantastic. I find it really difficult for the weight to budge. Anyone else struggle to lose weight or have started on Reductil?

I would agree with the nuts problem. I find nuts and sweetcorn a real problem as they don't digest or breakdown they're basically whole all the way through & it definately causes difficulties. Bran I find a real issue with also, supposed to fill you up for longer, but with my bowel it doesn't...

I was told I had fatty liver sometime last year, long before I was diagnosed Diabetic, so I don't know if they are linked.

Hi Chris, Thanks for the words of encouragement. Great to hear good results. Well, I was hoping for drastic results with the Metformin, now i'm not so sure. I've got the GI diet book and have been taking notes out of that. But, just out of interest what have you been eating that is low - no...

That's so true. I've been feeling quite ill with the metformin, with my inflammatory bowel & gastric reflux i've felt quite sick. I know it's one of the side effects, but when you have several other medical condtions that make you feel rough it really doesn't help! Been taking Domperidone, which...

Thanks everyone for the varied replies. At the moment if I get under 6, it's usually after I've not eaten for about 5 hours and I know without testing because I get a nasty headache & go Jekyll and Hyde on my husband, poor man. My dinner time varies hence why it could be up to 5 hours between...

Hi, Yes i'd agree with the others. I went to the doctor with 'urticaria' itchy skin basically, i'm on Cetirizine, it's an anti-histamine, you can buy it over the counter called Zirtek. If you're getting fed up of going to the doctors and having no joy. You take 1 pill at night and that's it. It...

Hi everyone, Well, alongside Metformin, my GP also prescribed Reductil, which is a new weight loss pill. It works apparantly by telling your brain that you're full up earlier than you're body would normally. Not advised for people with depression as it targets the same area of the brain...

Hi, Well, i've not long been diagnosed & just been started on Metformin. One question: BG Levels - What should we be aiming for? Before breakfast / fasting? After meals? Before bed? I think this is a very important question for everyone not just newbies. I would be grateful for any replies...

Hi everyone, Well, I was diagnosed 26th Sept. I had 2 diabetic nurse appointments and was told at the last one not to see her again for 3 months. Is that right? Abandoned for 3 whole months! The only diet advice I was given was 'eat healthy, carbs with every meal & watch the amount of grapes i...

I will get Bernstein's book and Collin Gems GI Pocket guide. I'm going to give it my all. I've never done a restricted carb diet before, i know it's not going to be easy, but it's my health. I don't see the DN for another 8- 10 weeks & she wants to see me lose a stone. I've just had to have my...

Jackie, Tut! Tut! forgetting your insulin, lol. My BG's on Friday am (post spaghetti) was 10.8, this morning it was 9.3, i don't really know why it was so high this morning. I didn't eat pasta for dinner this time. Before i forget, i wanted to ask you, i've noticed when my BG's drop under 6 i...

Yes I can do scambled egg. The funny thing is, i've only ever learned how to make it in the microwave. I used to make it for my mum. I'll give it a go, it's been years since i've made it. thanks for the suggestion

Got up this morning feeling like my mouth was drier than the sahara desert, not to mention a certain area with an itch! Yep you guessed it high BG's. Mother-in-law made the Jamie Oliver Spaghetti with Meatballs, which don't get me wrong was lovely. But, you know what i'm going to say, my BG's...

Jackie is exactly right. Even before my dx of diabetes food was a minefield. All foods that are good, nutritious my body doesn't like & I suffer for it. Can't do bran, vegetables - not a good effect, certain fruits are a definate no go area! Because everyone says that a lot of people that are...