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I've just seen this- an open-access online course from the University of Copenhagen ( delivered in English). It may be of interest to some members of the forum? https://www.coursera.org/course/diabetes I don't know much more about course or what is included, but there is an explanatory video...

Hello everyone- a quick update on the Gliclazide experiment. I've been taking just 20mg per day, in the morning before breakfast for 2 weeks. It's lower than the recommended dose but the GP is ok with it. So far, so good- at such a low dose I didn't expect it to have much of an effect- but all...

Hi Elaine and Netty- thanks for your replies. Elaine- I know exactly what you are saying so I'm keen to avoid that. I just wasn't sure if Glicalzide would be a 'whip' as you described it (to ccontinue the analogy) or as some 'oil' for the cart to make it run more smoothly and put less strain...

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful replies- and some good info. It's really reassuring to know that there are other people in the same situation or with the same experiences. Your stories will definitely make me a little more cautious about Gliclazide. I didn't realise that Gliclazide could...

Hello everyone- Could I ask for some advice please? My consultant last week suggested that Gliclazide might be a possible medication to help even out some spikes that I see after eating. I'm currently on 2x500mg metformin and last HBA1C is down to 43 (6.1%) from 91 at diagnosis. So he said...

Thanks Phoenix- that's really useful and helped clarify a couple of things for me. I have a meter and I'm monitoring much more closely, allied to diet and exercise, so things are ( for the moment at least) looking much more controlled. I've bought my own meter and strips for the first set but...

Thanks Hale- I realised that my post was a bit ambiguous so have amended it. I'll definitely stick the question about ketone sticks on the list.

Morning everyone- I was 'diagnosed' last week as a possible type 1.5 (tall, thin body shape, reasonably fit, aged 37). Doctor has given me metformin 500x2 after first HBA1C of 91. Unfortunately I didn't really know of the 1.5/LADA condition until after I'd been to the GP so didn't know what...

I forgot also to say thanks to Daisy1 for all the info as well. Really kind of you.

Hi Elaine- thanks for the info. My doctor didn't suggest any of those but I'll go back to ask. I didn't really know about the type 1.5 until today so I wasn't armed with the right questions about it. Time to do a lot more reading and ask the right questions next time I'm at the docs! Thanks...

Hello everyone- just had my first HBA1c- 91/10.5. Doctor has given me metformin 500x2 but thinks I'm possibly type 1.5 (tall, thin body shape, reasonably fit, aged 37). I suspect we'll get a better picture in 3 months' time when the effect of a better diet and more exercise . Thanks so far...