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Thanks for all the replies........I have been off the Metformin for nearly two weeks now, and my stomach is back to normal for the first time in just over a year!! The Glicazide is great for my stomach, but my sugars are still a bit high, so will have to make an appointment with GP next week to...

Hi, I already take Fybrogel fibre and Buscopan for IBS, but thanks for the suggestion :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi, my diet has always been really good - take aways once a year on holiday only, everything home made from scratch, I don't have a sweet tooth at all, no pop, sweets, etc. don't drink much alcohol....cheese is my weakness, lol! Also fairly low carbs, always under 100gs, usually 50-60. I am...

Thanks for the reply....I was told on diagnosis that I was past the point of being able to control it with diet and exercise. I'm only slightly over weight, 36, good diet already lowish carbs, but 3 grandparents were diabetic and my uncle has pre-diabetes. I just don't get how relaxed the GP was...

I've been on Metformin slow release for just over a year, was to increase dose to 3 x per day, but my BG was dropping too low (2.7) so went down to 2 x per day. Stayed on that dose for 11 months, sugars started increasing, so GP upped Metformin. I'd been having episodes of diarrhoea but not too...

I've tried three types, had reactions to all! 1) Simvastatin - made me physically sick, gave me indigestion and maybe not linked but 2 hours after taking the first tablet I had awful pain (suspected kidney stones but none found on scan) which grumbled on until I stopped the statins. 2) Can't...

Thanks for all your replies! I'll spread them throughout the day and see how I get on......I'm on my third lot of anti-biotics for a urine infection, so my usual cast iron stomach is feeling a bit delicate at the moment!

HI, thanks for replying - I am on standard Metformin, and take it with meals to avoid stomach problems...but DN seemed insistent on me taking two tablets together which has given me an upset stomach!

Hi all - I'll try and keep it short, but here is the back story! I was diagnosed last May, put on two Metformin and then after a couple of weeks up to three a day. After a few days on 3x Metformin, I started to get really low readings 2 and below, which made me feel shaky and faint. GP (who is...

Thanks for the replies...to answer the questions, GP said it was the Metformin causing lows. I did read here that it doesn't usually happen, but can in some people. No, I am not abusing myself!! I have always eaten a sensible, well balanced diet and am still doing that. I am allergic to citrus...

Petunia, have you been to the doctor? I have got oral thrush at the moment and have been prescribed Nystatin. It is working, the burning and soreness has gone and thrush is mostly cleared up now, I still have a couple of days of treatment left though.

Hi, I have an appointment with Diabetes GP next week, but need advise on what questions to ask him... I was on Metformin x2 and my sugars had settled around 7-8, GP wanted me to try Metformin x3 to bring them down lower, great....but my sugars were very low, down to 2.1 and I was having trouble...

Hi, sorry I forgot to come back to this thread.....this is the kit my kids have got http://www.gear4music.com/Drums-and-Per ... ic-Red/K04 they started off with a borrowed electric kit, but they much prefer this as they can hit it harder and get more passionate about the music! Their music...

Hi, I have three kids with Hypermobility syndrome (I'm the diabetic!) who play the drums as a form of exercise.....their physio therapist was very impressed and said it was a great way to improve muscle tone in arms, legs and core and will also help improve balance. Hope this helps! Sent from...

Thanks everyone for the replies and advice so far xxx So, if I eat NO carbs at breakfast time (scrambled eggs and mushrooms would be lovely, I'm just stuck in a toast rut!) that would be a better start to the day. We as a family eat 'dinner' ie. the chilli and rice meal at lunch time (3pm ish)...

Hi....I need some advice please :) Here is the background: I was diagnosed as Type 2 at the end of May. I am 36. I am 5'1" - 13.7 st. I am waiting to see a dietician. I have a fish allergy (shell fish too) I eat healthily, cook every meal from scratch, use good quality meats, love vegetables...

Hi everyone - this is my first post! I was diagnosed nearly 3 weeks ago, after blood tests to check for anemia. It has been a total shock to find out I have diabetes. I am 35, size 16 (I know I am over weight, but not massively), walk the dog and run around after three children as exercise (I...