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I was told that jelly babies are amazing at bringing your levels up quickly.....this could just be a myth but I like the idea of it......

THANK YOU!!! I know, unlike most on here, my diabetes is only temporary (at least for now) but I still find it daunting nonetheless! Pregnancy should mean pigging out without guilt! Anyway, I appreciate you taking the time and thanks for the support :-)

Hi there, I myself am very new to Metformin (infact, I start tomorrow) but I am very surprised that other more experienced subscribers haven't bothered to respond to you. (I notice that as a newbie myself I have had very little response to my questions....) I cannot answer your question but I am...

Thanks Denise! Am so sceptical as I cannot afford to be laid up with 4 children and school runs! Thanks for the feedback!

I am supposed to start Metformin for GD (I am 7 weeks). Does anybody have anything positive to say about this drug or are the side effects as bad as they appear? The one I amostly concerned about is vomiting......just wondered if it is almost certain I will get this or if it's a fairly rare...

Oh that sounds wonderful! What a delightful lil drug........

Thank you, Tracey69! I think you are prob right. A quick call tomorrow will put my mind at rest.I wouldnt mind finding out either if anyone on Metformin has suffered any adverse side effects like vomiting / loose bowels etc? Just what I need at this time of year!!!!

Hey! I'm new to the site but really glad I found it! basically, I had a baby a year ago and discovered I had gestational diabetes at 28 weeks. It was managed with insulin and all was well. I am now pregnant again and have been referred to the Diabetic team even though I am only 7 weeks. i have...