Recent Content by sigrumpy1

Hi Thanks all for your replies as always very helpful, I'm think now the best option is to reduce form 1000 mg down to 500 mg daily and see how i get on over the next few months. I will see what my nurse says. really keen to get off meds . been on slow release for years and still does not agree...

Hi metformin has never agreed with me I have tolerated it but that’s not my rational to come off it it’s all about setting personal goals and achieving them.

Hi just after some advice, I am have been on a low carb diet for the last 18 months and my Hba1c level is 44. I am currently on one 1000mg of slow release metformin a day. My diabetic nurse is talking about taking me off of metformin. I am keen to come off medication and want have other...

Received my hb1ac results today, four months ago was told it was 78 after low carbing the scores on the doors was 44 well chuffed. Gone from 13st 6 to 11st 12 and still managed to have a few beers on a Friday night. Next challenge below 40 and to get into a slim fit shirt

Hi all I took my blood readings yesterday around 16:00 using a finger on my left hand and the reading was 7 out of curiosity i took it on my right hand and the reading was 5.8, anyone got any ideas why apart form residue on my hands.? Thank you Simon

Hi Thank you so much, I have just ordered a TEE 2 which was free, 50 Strips @7.75 and &100 lancets @ 3.99 what a huge different from the mainstream strips. its made my day :-)

Hi Lally, thank you for your reply. I understand the cost to the NHS but sometimes it better to spend a little upfront to reduce costs in the future. My Nurse wanted to to up my meds which would mean testing 3 times a day, they would then have to pay for the strips and the additional...

Hi All i would like some advice please. I have been type 2 for around 14 years and have always controlled my blood sugars okay. I am on 1000 mg of slow release metformin that i take in the evening. Over the last six months i have been a real fool and have been acting like I don't have diabetes...