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I am type 2 on 2x500g Metformin daily, and previously my glucose readings have been in the normal range. Recently this has changed, but more worryingly I am very confused about the difference in the readings. I was given a Freestyle Freedom Lite, which has recently been changed to a GlucoRX...

I was diagnosed about 3 years ago with type 2, and until recently my blood sugar readings have been fine, with HBA1c's in the 5 -6% range. Recently I have noticed that my toes have become numb, and my vision is sometimes blurred. I decided to test my blood sugars more often, and have found that...

Phew! I managed to get to see my GP this morning, and the receptionist had got her wires crossed! Some of my results were high due to my meds, but that is to be expected. But my HbA1c was 5.1%, and Cholesterol 3.9, so all good news :D I've been put on another drug for the heart failure, which...

Thanks for your reply, Cugila. I've been following the GL diet for some time, and have seriously reduced carbs and almost completely cut out alcohol. I've also lost 2 stones in weight, so it doesn't make any sense to me! I have severe heart failure caused by dilated cardiomyopathy, so I'm on...

I was diagnosed Type2 last September, and my first HbA1C test was 5.6%. I'm on Metformin, 500mg twice a day. I've just phoned for the result of my second HbA1C test, and it was 133 on the new system, which I believe equates to 14.3%. I take it this is quite high? I've been asked to make an...

I was diagnosed Type 2 and given Metformin - 2x500g 3 months ago. I still can't get my head round it all, and haven't got a clue what I'm supposed to be doing! I was given a BG meter, after I said I wanted to be pro-active, and was told to test once a day at varying times - ie, day 1 - before...

Christmas Food I was diagnosed Type 2 fairly recently, and am on Metformin. I'm still trying to get to grips with it all! I'm trying to find out what I can eat and can't eat of the traditional Christmas food. Can anyone help?

I didn't ask for a Glucose Tolerance Test, and didn't even know it existed - but clearly the result showed that I'm diabetic. My GP suggested control by diet only, but the Diabetic Nurse prescribed Metaformin due to my heart problems. My BG levels do vary - for instance, tonight they were...

An interesting thread! I was diagnosed in September, after having 3 fasting BG tests of 6.7 to 6.9, which I was told was 'pre diabetic'. As a result, I was sent for a Glucose Tolerance Test, which was 15.1, and confirmed that I am diabetic. My Hba1C level was 5.6! I insisted on being given a...

I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and am on 2 x 500g Metformin a day. I have been given a BG meter and strips, and have to test once a day at varying times. Mostly my results are between 5.3 and 9, with an occasional blip to 12. The thing that puzzles me, though, is that...

And need some help. I have recently had a glucose tolerance test where my levels were - fasting 6.8 mmol/l - after glucose drink 2 hours - 15.1 mmol/l. I am 62 years old. I have had 4 tests where I am in the pre-diabetic levels. I have heart failure and Ischaemic heart disease - both unrelated...