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I have inhalers for asthma but only use them when really necessary such as when I have a cold/ chest infection I've had cold recently but just had antibiotics so don't think high levels of cortisol are caused by steroids. I do suffer from migraines and take Clonidene. Candesartan. Sumatriptan...

I don't know why they tested for it but I was seen by my previous gp (we moved away then moved back)I think she noticed my weight gain 4-5 stone. redness of face and my health issues (diabetes. high bp. High cholesterol. Migraines.ibs.) apart from migraines and ibs all the health issues have...

Thank you azure but think this may have people stumped for answers , I have found out it's something to do with glands (pituitary,adrenal etc ) though what I don't exactly know .

Hi I went to docs last week for my 3 monthly hba1c , became concerned that result was taking rather a long time to come back Only to find that they didn't do that test but did a plasma cortisol level (494nmol/l) spoke to doc who said my doc wasn't sure if she was going to refer me to...

I was diagnosed around April this year . Am losing weight now. Have cut down on carbs and trying to eat healthily . Fish twice a week. More protein more salad and fruit and trying not to have anything after 7pm bur my bg levels are always around 12

My readings through the day are normally pretty high 15-20. I have found the only way I have low readings is if I don't eat at all during the day so maybe just nèed to be eating once per day. I'm on metformin mr 3x daily (2@night 1@morning) though it is playing havoc with my ibs which since they...

Normally pretty high between 13-20, I was just surprised that gp thought my first reading of day was ok and since they've upped my metformin I'm having tummy issues (ibs sufferer) Echo

I was diagnosed t2 6 months ago. Tried dieting-didn't work- realised how serious this is and lost 1stone in last 3 months- bg levels remain high compared to others on here first thing in morning normally between 9.5 -13.0-spoke to gp today and she said it was ok (take 3 metformin 500 daily ) I...

Hi Yes I have a meter, I have also modified my diet and have lost approx 10lb in the last 8 weeks so feel I'm on the right track, eating lots of fish salad and cut back on carbs. No I don't want more medication (I'm on loads apart from metformin)but still don't know much about diabetes and what...

hi I have been diabetic since about March this year, my hba1c in May was 61 unmedicated, I then went on metformin mr 500mg twice daily and my latest hb is 58 , is this a reasonable drop and would it be classed as controlled or do I need to see gp (highly difficult as can't get appt for weeks...

Ow wow that's good I also have them in the day too (asthmatic and overweight among other health issues) hoping that will happen to me as it's rather embarrassing at work :oops:

I am definitely menopausal , haven't had monthlys for well over a year, crotchety, most hideous sweats, hair falling out and then growing back curly when it's always been poker straight, but it's the sweating that really bothers me and as I've only had t2. For a few months wasn't sure if sweats...

Hi I'm fairly newly diagnosed t2 , am on metformin 500 2x daily, bp meds, migraine meds , ibs meds, menopause meds, I have really bad sweats (am 52 so could be menopause) I wake frequently soaking wet just like I've jumped out the shower but was wondering if it would be related to my diabetes...

I have been losing my hair for months. Gp did thyroid test first that was ok (im 52) she then did hba1c which came back high but she put hair loss down to menopause. Tge hair I have now is like baby hair wispy and fly away it is also curly when it has always been dead straight any help anyone...

Due to my ibs I have the mr metformin and have only had 2 bouts of diarrhoea in the two weeks I've been taking it (I also take loperamide and mebeverine daily otherwise I would be unable to leave the house let alone the bathroom) so for me that is pretty good, might be worth speaking to diabetic...

Thank you Kevin, your post gives me hope, I am trying to reduce my carbs and sugar intake, I'm a life long sweet tea and chocolate/crisps etc eater, I have lost 4lb in the past 2 weeks which hopefully will stay off as I have about 4-5 stone to lose and hope to get back to weight I was before I...

Hello tabbyl, I've had tris diagnosis for about 3 months, tried dieting , didn't work if I lost weight I then put on twice what I lost, got myself a glucose meter and was shocked by how high my readings were (highest to date was 22.3) generally my readings were between 11-15 , have started...

Ooh thanks for that , I love lidl bakery but up until this was going for things like custard brioche, will definitely give those rolls a go as always got butter in the house ( young children and cake baking) just won't be able to eat them myself

Thank you, I've had nausea for last 24 hours so maybe it's related to that, yes I have blood glucose meter, am also on anti migraine meds, statins,bp meds, anti depressants, ibs meds, hrt, asthma inhalers, am trying to cut out carbs and sugars which is difficult as love bread/pasta/sweet tea...

hi I am newly diagnosed t2 , today I have been getting chronic vertigo every time I stand up which seems to be getting worse as the day progresses. Last check of my levels was 8.2 (this is a good reading for me) before meds my levels were double figures. am on metformin mr 500mg 1 X daily due...