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I haven't had hypos but I have noticed when checking my bg's that they are much lower after a bath. I did wonder if temperature was anything to do with it as I do like hot baths. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Metformin for type 1.5? I was told 4-5.9 for fasting and 4-7 after meals. Maybe it's different for everyone. I will bring it up and just see what my DSN says. It's just so frustrating. I feel like this is just a time bomb waiting to go off. I wish I could predict how long my pancreas will...

Re: Metformin for type 1.5? But if the fasting guidelines are 4-5.9 why aren't 7's a problem? I just don't get it. I have tried low carb but found it very hard to stick to and it only lowered my sugars by 1mmol on average. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

If it brings you down by 4mmol then they probably won't prescribe it then as I'm only at 7-9 after fasting. My post meals are usually in range, it's just my fasting that I'm struggling with. Would background insulin be helpful? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Metformin for type 1.5? Did you start Metformin first? What were your levels like when you started medication? Just wondering what's normal for the start of meds. Thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have LADA/1.5 and have been advised not to worry unless my bg's hit 13. They have been creeping up for a while and 7-9's after fasting is now not uncommon for me. Should I enquire with my DSN about Metformin if they are not willing to use insulin until I'm in the 13's? I know it is used...

Re: Book recommendations / what are you reading Currently on page 82 of Dan Browns new book - Inferno. Struggling to put it down! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Better to eat little & often or three square meals? My sugars are far better if I graze all day, I have 5 or 6 small meals/snacks and that works fab for me. Not on insulin yet though so when it progresses to injection - I'll probably go back to 3 meals just to make life easier. Sent...

Re: How often should I see my Diabetes team? Will check it out. Cheers! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Not heard of Bitter Melon but I might give it a go. Anything to help the BS's! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: How often should I see my Diabetes team? Nothing wrong as such just get numb toes pretty regularly - could be nothing but better safe that sorry! Granny Jan - I would have thought that as newly diagnosed you should be getting an appt very soon. Even if it's just to explain what diabetes...

Re: How often should I see my Diabetes team? Thanks everyone. I'll chase up my appt and ask about foot tests too to prompt then. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I used to get potato sickness, lol. Would get headache, sweats, nausea, sleepy, sluggish, etc. I did have to eat quite a lot of potato to feel that **** though - mainly happened when I was a student and living off potato's! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: How often should I see my Diabetes team? It seems 6 months is the standard then. Are there any guidelines on what to expect from your diabetes teams? I've had eye screening, nothing about feet mentioned yet. X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

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Re: How often should I see my Diabetes team? Thanks Snodger, I think I'll call them and see what's what. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: How often should I see my Diabetes team? It's more just for reassurance than anything. I'm fairly new to diabetes and would like to feel that someone's keeping an eye on me if that makes sense? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have LADA and my sugars are pretty predictable and I have no complications but my diabetes team at the hospital keep putting back my appointments. I last saw them in October and now don't have another appointment til July. Is this ok or should I expect more regular contact? Thanks x Sent...

HBA1c - 5.9! That makes 1/3 of the targets met! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I was the same and once got to 2.9 and had to crawl my heavily pregnant self to the kitchen and spoon feed myself sugar and ice cream! Not a good time [PENSIVE FACE] Your health is more important than any job and your employers have a right to make sure they are supporting you in this. Make...