Hi simonr1 ,
You say in your post that you're due to see your doctor this week but he isn't the easiest to talk to about things.
Are there any other doctors available in your area? Maybe get a 2nd or more opinions. Communication can be very important I've found with a doctor.
Maybe you can...
Also had Metformin issue. Doctor put me on it, and for 5 weeks had very bad abdominal pain. Stopped taking and threw in bin. Levels were fine then anyway, because of control by diet and exercise.
Best thing I ever did.
Same doctor wanted to prescribe blood pressure tablets. This time realised...
Thank you all for your informative posts, and caring and sharing nature.
Diagnosed 8 months ago. Have read about 4000 to 5000 articles here.The information has been invaluable.......
Literally saved my life. Specialist didn't give me much chance to live much longer.
BMI was obese at 35. Now...