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RGMjp75 thank you, that is good to know. The nausea is terrible. I will ask my Dr about the the slow release version. My Dr said to go up to 4 x 500mg a day. Is there a maintenance dose level that is common for most or is it just an individual thing? How long does it take for the Metformin to...

Resurgam, thank you for your message. I think many GPs lack a compassionate bedside manner which is not helpful when one is dealing with a new and difficult diagnosis. I am horrified how there is no holistic overview and joined up thinking. It is encouraging to hear that your numbers have...

MrsA2, thanks for your message. Dairy makes me very ill, I have been on elimination diets many times. It is not the wheat, grains or carbs, they do not make me ill,other than the diabetes now. Glad you found out what is not good for you.

Thank you HSSS. Read the diet thingy. What about high cholesterol eating all the fatty things? I can’t eat dairy so no milk, cheese, cream etc. Seems like it’s all protein. Is there a veg list that is diabetic friendly. I know I could research all this but it is just doing my head in at the moment.

Felt unwell - like my body was collapsing and giving up. My dr ordered the HBAc1 test and my score was 90 - apparently high. He told me over the phone I have diabetes - most unkind I thought. I cried as I don’t need yet another health complication. Up to 4 Metformin tablets a day now along with...