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Hi Guys and girls, well having been diagnosed just over a month or so ago perhaps nearer Christmas 17, I was put on Metformin then changed to slow release 750mg but now after reading all of the advise on here about diets and carbs, By watching my carb intake to about 50 g per day I have lost...

Hi Sugar mouse like you I have been recently diagnosed with T2, I had a lot of problems with Metformin as well as taking it with my BP tablets, I am not unique in any shape or form but my body reacts very quickly to any form of medication. I do not smoke am 71 year old male and used to be quite...

Hi Sam I Have learnt to cope with the depression by as I say taking my self away from it when I feel it coming, although that sounds crazy, I can actually feel it coming on???? the things I cannot control are the anxiety and "aggressive" behaviour, I do not mean in a violent way, more of being...

You know I like that "A carb is a carb" but you forgot unless its a fuel injector. (sorry couldn't resist that, old motorcycle habits die hard) but you are absolutely right by cutting down on my carbs I know its better for me, and I do love my red meat, without the chips now.

Hi Resurgam My mornings start with one toast crumpet or toast 19/20g carbs 0: 9:00hrs Lunch time either fish or cheese or sliced ham 5-6g 13:00 hrs Tea time again a sandwich (half slice) cheese or ham 18:00 sometime have a slimming world meal but making sure its under 10g carbs thats it unless I...

"if its brown and lumpy" could be sh** Lol I limit myself to half a slice of bread a day 19g of carbs??

Hi Guys and girls I have now switched to slow release Metformin and along with my BP tablets I take them at night, but also after all the advice on here about Carb counting I have put my self on a less than 50g a day I have lost about 5lbs approx. in weight not bad from 16-2 down to 15-9 Not...

I have suffered with depression for many years but since being diagnosed with T2 my mood swings have got worse, I get anxious about the smallest tasks and angry with my self if things do not go right, its possible that metformin combined with my blood pressure medication are causing this but the...

Hi Rachox Coconut is one of those things that we both dislike, but thanks for the thought, I guess we will just keep the cereals for the grandchildren now, I think its going to be a boiled egg from now on?????? Lol

Now my Wife and I are starting to look very seriously about things like shredded wheat and all breakfast cereals, and as she has just been diagnosed as borderline, we now know roughly the route to take, thank you once again.

Is Porridge Ok does anyone know? we do Have porridge for breakfast never looked at the packets as we keep it in a food container Forgot to mention that having just got back from quacks, and accordingly I am doing things right by trying this low carb stuff, and I have lost 4lbs in weight, so...

Thank you, feel better about the OF WHICH SUGARS Bit appreciate your help

Hi Rachox I have read through the Diet Doctors web site and as I also have high blood pressure, I now have to look at packaging in a different light, trying to understand whats required has been my concern over the past few days as many products say X (amount) Carbs of which Y (amount) is sugar...

Hi Guys and Girls What constitutes no or low carb. as I am trying to look at all packaging now for carb content, eg my favourite Aldis cheese puffs say 9 grams, other brands have 12-16 other foods vary as well. mayonnaise has a label that says 3.9 coleslaw 6, mustard 16. Is there an upper limit...

I am newly diagnosed with type 2 and getting very confused as to what I can and not have to eat. Whole meal bread is a NO NO but according to other Diabetes web sites (NHS) it is OK Tinned corned beef is OK but again conflicting web sites say its a NO NO, this is causing a lot of rows in my...

HI New TD2 I have just clicked on the link re low carb meals etc. a lot of the stuff appeals to me but I am a bread and crumpet stuffer at breakfast, just love crumpets with marmalade, not sure how to give that up, but will give it a go and let you know how I get on. Thanks again everyone

Hi Charly1 I do not take life seriously, but as I have put on a lot of weight, I need to look at reducing my waist line a bit. (actually quite a lot) Thanks to all the comments and suggestions, now bed time, had my nightly metaformin and BP tabs, should sleep like a log for at least 3 hours...

Hi Rachox I guess I am an anti drug person as I am 71 and never smoked, always been fairly active, not exactly sporty active, but enjoyed life, I keep ticking things off my bucket list. My point is really why do doctors put you metformin first instead of going for slow release first, it would...

Hi all and thanks for the input I am on Metformin tablets started at twice a day, but such bad side effects doctor advised down to one a day but I take it at night, but still feel like **** next day. I have high blood pressure too, controlled with tablets, (ugh) I hate taking pills btw. Reading...

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with type 2, and although I was diagnosed quite a few years back as borderline, I guess as I have got much older my life has become more sedimentary where as I used to be quite active, scuba diving, motorcycling etc. I have to make some life style changes and...