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  1. pdm23

    High blood sugar on max metformin and sitagliptin

    I’ve been feeling pretty rough since the new year with virus after virus. I noticed about a month ago that I was much thirstier, using the loo a lot, extremely fatigued, headaches, weight loss, infections. I started to test my blood glucose levels again (I stopped because it was stable for...
  2. pdm23

    Lowering fasting blood glucose tips

    I tend to have low carb meal...eg tonight chicken stir fry, yesterday ham and cheese wrapped in lettuce with mayo and pesto. I eat around 7pm I don't have anything in evenings but do drink 2-3 pints of water flavoured with sugar free orange or black current.
  3. pdm23

    Lowering fasting blood glucose tips

    hi, I'm concerned about my fasting bg results. Following results From Sunday 4th Feb. (been taking metformin 2000mg since 2008) 10.9, 9.7, 10.5, 11.5, 11.2, 8.7, 8.9, 8.5, 11.6, 11.9, 10.9, 11.6, 11.0, 10.9, 10.8, 9.4, 10.1, 8.0 (sitagliptin 50mg started here) 8.9, 9.3, 9.8, 9.8, 8.4, 9.2...
  4. pdm23

    Turn for the worst

    i seem to be at one of those turning points in life. I know I need to look forward with positive approaches instead of regretting all the poor choices I've made. I smoked, drank too much alcohol, ate the wrong things and in abundance. These seem to have caught up with me despite my efforts over...
  5. pdm23

    Turn for the worst

    seem to live on eggs at the moment. Omelettes for breakfast, Bacon and eggs with tomatoes and mushrooms being my go to lunch. Evenings are harder. Need some tasty suggestions for stirfrys and low carb curries.
  6. pdm23

    Turn for the worst

    I find it hard to not eat carbs. I love bread and fruit in particular. I know it's for the best in the long run. I allow some treats/ cheat days but I suffer so it's not worth it really.
  7. pdm23

    Turn for the worst

    Thank the Lord I found this supportive forum. I'm a 46 year old male living in South Yorkshire. I've been struggling with obesity for as long as I remember, around 8 years ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. At the time I had given up smoking and supplemented ciggies with sweets and beer...
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