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I was prescribed Glucophage last month, my partner looked it up online and what we saw worried us. I haven't started taking it yet, I just can't get my head around it. so if anyone is on this any advice or insight as to how you get on with it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hya Andy, Welcome to the forum. I'm nae a big veggie fan but I've found making my own soups has been a big help. I even eat some veggies I wouldn't have eaten before. Food doesn't have to be boring or bland, use lots of spices and herbs.

Thanks hun, was very interesting, have taken some notes to show gp tomorrow. My numbers were in the 7's for over 2 years before it was picked up on, I was threatened with Diabetes all the time, I was tested regularly for diabetes but it was ignored. it took a locum to pick up on it. anyway...

Thanks catladyNZ, The boils have been ongoing even when my numbers were around 4 and 5's. was reffered to dermatology 9 months ago and so far I've had a letter telling me I'm on the waiting list. I went to see chiropadist, diabetic padiatrist. no luck, foot rashes have been before I was...

So sorry to hear that Didancing. Can't be easy for you, take time to check out this forum. it is such a big help. Healing thoughts for you x

Hi, my name's vonbon1, not really new joined a couple of years ago, but after a few weeks couldn't get back in to the site. Finally back Yay. so when I joined back in 2013 was just diagnosed type 2. started on a low carb low fat diet. I lost 54lbs in the first 6 months. was soooo proud of...

Hi Tron Well done. thats great news. how have you managed to get there?

Sorry for delay in replying ladies, I haven't been able to get into the site, some problem or other thanks to Giverny sorted it for me today. Anyway my readings after my 1st 3 month check up. 44. I am so pleased with that result. Now 2 stone 9lbs down :D has slowed down but at least I'm still...

Very good :lol:

Lost 33lbs. HbA1c 44. not bad at all diet controlled with low carb diet. :D

Thank you Roy :thumbup:

Hya Maitland. Welcome to the forum. :wave:

I was at my 1st 3 month check up yesterday, the dn couldn't have been more pleased with my progress. having lost 33lbs and kept bgs around 5s and 6s. She asked me how the "educational group" went I told her what I said and the dieticians response. The dn told me that she has been given new...

Hya everyone, just wanted to share this. I had my 1st 3 month check up this morning, obviously I haven't got the results yet but my experience just blew me away. :D I was expecting the nurse to tell me I was doing it all wrong, last time I spoke to her she insisted that I eat starchy carbs at...

Hya :wave: Well 3 months wait for the "education clinic" what a waste of an afternoon. :roll: After being told by my nurse that I would be weighed, have hba1c blood test, my feet checked etc, nothing. just a few people round a table chattering away. There was a chiropodist and a diabetic...