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thanks for your replies. Its a good idea to ask the pharmacist, I have to pick up some other meds there soon so I'll ask them there. I queried the Metformin because I'd read that it wasn't remission until you can do it without taking the meds. and I was hoping to try to do that. I think it...

Hi. Is it OK to just stop taking Metformin? GP text says one thing, "you can now stop taking Metformin." NHS website says you need to make a plan with GP to phase it out. I've been on Metformin for about two years since being diagnosed with HB1ac of 98. I've recently got it down to 38...

Glad to hear things are looking up and that you have been able to access treatment. So well done on losing the 43lb.. I'm currently trying everything and have only lost about 3kg since January. No alcohol, much lower ( but not sure if its low enough) carbs. smaller portions etc. However, I...

Hello Stroopwaffle How are you doing? Have you tried ringing the Macula Society in the Uk for advice... I found they were so helpful. I've also had eye problems and am having my second of 3 eye injections for macula edema (swelling at the back of eye) next week. It was frightening how...

That's a good point Melgar.. I thought at first the CGM would do away with the dreaded finger prick tests... but have heard recently that you still need them occasionally so I will do that. I do feel dreadful if I go below 4 tho.. and it can wipe me out for hours... still trying to work out why...

Hi, thank you for replying. Sorry for delay. I am not on the computer as much due to the eye issues. I think you are right about the no sugar muesli.. I've switch from that to having home made overnight oats/chia seeds/almond milk/yog. I've also got a walking pad so that I can hop on for 10 mins...

Thanks. Sorry for delay in reply. I lost my log in deets again! Had the injection about 2 weeks ago ( was lucky to get a lift there and back.) If anyone else is having this proceedure just to let you know it was less painful than a dental injection.. Hardly felt it at all and the nurse...

Hi Jaylee, Thank you so much for replying. I am so glad you feel recovered. Injections are A three week wait. There is such a confusion about my diagnosis from various different doctors that I am not sure what I've got or how to report it to DVLA. The thought of not being able to drive and...

Thank you so much @Hopeful34 for tagging in @Jaylee. I really appreciate you sharing your experience @Jaylee. It really does help to hear your treatment was successful. I've spent the week worrying that this was not reversible and that I was going to lose my independence ( based on previous...

Thank you. That's kind of you. It would be good to hear how they got on. I'm glad that injections are possible, but I'm just so worried about the differing opinions on what I've got and the inaccurate notes now on record, plus the delays. Hopefully it will work out I guess.

Type two. I'm freaking out. Last year, diagnosed with all sorts in the eyes, cataracts ( too small to treat), and Macula and Retinopathy. Since July I've had large floaters in Right Eye. In December I was told I'd need to be seen every 8 weeks. The next consultant said oh no, you have all...