Recent Content by susybear

Hi Yes I try to low carb under 125 grams per day. I trained as a therapist devising bespoke diet and exercise plans for people and started counting carb units to research whether it was an effective way to lose weight in the 1980's as part of my college course. Other students tested other diets...

I was diagnosed June 2012 with fasting levels of 12.5 and prescribed metformin. I started on 2x 500 and worked up to 4x 500. I didn't have any gastric problems but my problems were during the night; frequent urination bad leg cramps, hungry and night sweats. I had my first ever 6 monthly review...

Hi Jane I'm also new to the forum this is my first post. I was first diagnosed Type 2 diabetic in June 2012, 6 months after a traumatic accident. I was lucky enough to have a specialist diabetic GP at my local practice. My high glucose levels were picked up at the dental hospital strangely and...