Recent Content by t.g.chand

Not sure where you got your advice "no to drink alcohol". From what I read Diabetics can drink with in moderation (upto 14 units per week). Just avoid less than 10% strength alcohol like beer as they have unfermented carbohydrate. I am 75, T2 for 20 years and have a glass of wine 3 or 4 times a...

I read that FDA in USA banned a slow release Metformin as it was carcinogenic. Does any one have more information? Did they ban all brands of slow release Metformin or one produced by a particular manufacturer? Is that brand used still in UK? Do side effects of Slow release Metformin vary...

75 yrs old - T2 for 20+ yrs. - Metformin +sitagliptin controlled Diabetes . only recently Metformin stopped due to side effects and Sugars are out of control. 1. If the body can take care of itself we don't have any illness and no Drs & medicines needed. 2. Some get mild Diabetes which can...