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For the last week i have had morning sugars of between 14 and 20. Despite my regular meds they havent gone down. Hoping to see gp tomorrow. Feel lousy tired and am totally fed up with life. I work long hours but always have even before diagnosis. Gp wants me to go on insulin but am worried for...

Have had meds changed from glicazide to metformin 4 days ago. Went out last night was bad and had 3 ciders for friends birthday. Know that it was a bad idea. Tested sugars before bed 25.5. Two hours later felt generally unwell frightened and shaky. Tested sugars 15. Took 5 hours to feel well...

Have been back this week and been told to increase glicazide to twice a day after 3 weeks. He wasnt really too helpful as he said i should know what to do ( im a nurse)

Im a newly diagnosed type 2 with a hba1c of 111. Morning blood sugars can be anything up to 18. Am trying to keep carbs low and eat healthily. Have started glicazide 80mg once a day and will increase to twice a day in 3 weeks. Is it normal to feel this tired and flat