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Hi Viv, I know, Im getting small amounts in at the moment, so although it isnt great, its enough to keep me out of the hospital. If I go in and get rehydrated, then as soon as I get out id be in the same position that I was so its easier for me to keep trying to drink at home I think. Im not...

Cool, will take a look, thanks!! :thumbup:

That sounds like something that might be worth looking into. Thanks Angie, will see what I can find!! Daz.

Good morning both, thanks for the replies. Well I have been back and forth to the doctors for 8 months about this problem, but lately it has got a lot worse. I went down to see her on Friday afternoon because I just wasnt able to function and could barely speak. I was with her for 1h 20 mins...

Hi Thanks for the links. Its confusing me because my sugars are ok, and generally normal, its just a case of there being little food in my body, and low hydration, this is why I have the ketones. My body is burning my body fat as it isnt getting enough nutrition. I will keep testing and ring...

Hi Just looking for a bit of info if possible please. I am a very well controlled T2 and not on medication. I have been suffering with a swallowing disorder for months where I basically cannot eat/drink properly. For the past week I havent eaten at all, and barely drank. I have also lost a...

I had mine done last week (Monday) had a very sore arm for a few days, plus mild flu like symptoms till the Saturday, with a very painful headache, it really put me off, however.. My dad who is also diabetic didnt have his jab last year, he caught flu in February this year and 2 weeks later was...

Morning Sid The A1c of 5.2 was achieved without any medication, my metformin was stopped a few months ago, and as I said I have been no angel these past 3 months, so if I get back on track with my eating which I intend to do, then this is the reason I think I may hit the high 4's next time...

Thanks Viv, I do feel quite good about things at the moment, I am going to tighten up a little bit more now and hope to get into the high 4's for next time, they will still check me out but only every 6 months, tho I will keep an eye on my sugars by testing. I wont go back to old ways, Ive been...

Had my blood test 3 months ago and it came back as 5.5. I was then promptly taken off metformin and told I no longer needed it. I wasnt very happy about this, the rebel inside of me kicked in and decided that if the doctors were not going to help me then I wouldnt bother to help myself for 3...

Im pretty confident that I am not going to stop taking them now. Reducing the dose is fine with me, a little that is, but Im not coming off them. As I said I took one earlier and I feel so much better now, like 100% better, and that isnt all in my mind (honest) Regarding the free prescription...

Hi CC I do have a bit of an anxiety problem, but I manage it quite well, this feels really different, its a deep set anxiety and it isnt shifting at all, Im also not sleeping properly and feel a bit detached so there is something wrong, it only started a day or so after I stopped the metformin...

Hi I have been on 2x 750mg SR Metformin for over a year now. Had my HbA1c just over a week ago and it came back at 5.5 - The nurse thinks this is too low so told me to stop taking meds immediately. Meaning I can manage myself on diet and exercise alone. I have done this, but I havent felt...

I would have been out of the house the second I saw them. On the way down to Weymouth a couple of weeks ago, a swarm of wasps rose from the grass verge and smacked into the windscreen of my car, there were loads of them, all windows were open and I am so thankfull that none of them got into the...

Very true Viv, Id be happy to take one per day instead of two, but like you I like the protective nature of them, and since diabetes is progressive id rather stay protected now. Im 35 so have to live with it for a long time (I hope) and although im helping myself ie low carb, I need them to help...

Bob I live in Wales so prescriptions are always free :) I dont understand them telling me that at 5.6 I dont need to be that low, I thought the lower the better really. She also said I am now borderline diabetic, I thought once diagnosed then thats it, you are a diabetic? Like I said I wont be...

Had my blood test about 7 weeks ago and result was 5.6 Saw my doctor who said this was good, however she is keeping me on meds as they want me to stay healthy and low, great. Had a phone call at 2pm today from reception asking me to go down at 3pm for a blood test, and made an app for the...

Claire have you found that now you are a moderator you are spending a lot more time online? If Im online a lot I get terrible eyestrain and pain (similar to migraine but without the throbbing) around my eyes.

I have suffered since my early teens (35 now) I use Zomig nasal spray which is quite helpful, and I use 4head stick and strips, these really do help ease it for me because they cool your head down on the outside. I will also use a pair of sunglasses to keep the brightness out of my eyes.

Paul the slow release metformin is so much better, I didnt have a single problem after taking that. Dont worry too much about things, it all falls into place nicely sooner or later and you will learn to live with it and look after yourself at the same time. Just read the threads on here, they...