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Re: e-petition "Allow Type 2 Diabetics the means to test the Hi there You have my vote. Thank you. Chris aka SparkJack

Hi there Stomach cramps-ask for slow release metformin- got rid of mine. Sweating- I do this and its nothing to do with diabetes but more to do with the heart medication+ statins that I take. Something that I have learnt to live with but perhaps I shouldn't? Hope you have a sympathetic nurse...

Hi Kathy and welcome, I have only just joined the forum but have been a type 2 for several years. I'm on metforminx2. I have only just started testing because I primarily wanted to lose weight and wanted to see which foods raised BS levels. For the first time since using the strips I can now see...

I've been a type 2 diabetic for several years. First of all it was diet and lose weight, then one metformin and then 2. During all this time my weight has been up and down. One year I lost 4 stone. Then I put it back on. I have never attended because I have never been offered an education...

Hi I take metformin SR 500x2. Have done for possibly a year. I've only recently bought a meter and test strips so I've only got readings for about 2 weeks. They range from 6.2 - 11.2. I am keeping a food diary to see what foods cause spikes etc and read all the advice here and the problems. I...

Morning all. Fasting = 9.4 +2hours = 9.4 but I did lose 2 lbs at Weightwatcher last night and treated myself to 2 oz of chocolate buttons. Must only have 1 oz next time......

Re: Just for fun - are all T2s diabetics former sweet tooths Just remembered. When I was younger we used to eat sugar sandwiches and full fat dripping sandwiches. I used to add a dash of marmite prior to the driping. Lovely! Especially after the roast beef had added extra flavour. The thought...

I can empathise with feeling low and not having the energy to do anything about it and making it worse. I came to a point where I decided to stop all the prevaricating (?) and take myself in hand. Each day I sit down and plan the folowing days meals. Time consuming to start with until you are...

7 am = 6.1 But the rest of the day has been up and down this week.(as high as 10.1) Exercise, water , sensible eating. I am trying. Honest.

Re: Just for fun - are all T2s diabetics former sweet tooths I'm normal.... I'm not alone.... Yep I too was a chocolate junkie and biscuits too. If stressed = chocolate, if happy = chocolate. Just any excuse really. Now type 2 and overweight with other health problems and desperately trying to...

I can so sympathise with you. I too was feeling worn out . I was lucky in a way because I found out the other meds I take affected my thyroid and since stopping these this has righted itself. BUT I was scared that it was my diabetes and wanted to take better control and stop kidding myself that...

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in approx. 2006. I was diet controlled and then put on Metformin twice a day. Meter and test strips refused. I developed cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation just over a year ago. Two cardio-versions failed and I'm now on medication. BUT while I was waiting...