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Thanks Laika Laika, That's one of the lessons I have learned this week .. take control , learn as much as I can , get clued up . I was diagnosed last year but the D/nurse reckons it's been there for a while , when I was diagnosed I got loads of leaflets, referred to a podiatrist and a had a...

Thanks for the reply borofergie , I appreciate the advice , initially I "watched" what I ate .. clearly I wasn't watching quite hard enough as I am now on Met .. the higher figure and tablets have given me a real wake up call . I think I worded the question badly , I was trying to ask about...

Hi I had my annual check to-day - diagnosed in Aug 2010 . I was doing diet only until a week ago, now on Metformin 1x500 for a week then 2x500 plus statins . My diabetes nurse handed me a Microdot tester and a prescription for 50 strips , right away and showed me how to use it. She wants me...

Thank you for the wellcome and information . Looking forward to chatting :D

Hello Im a Hamish, male, 58, v.large , geek . Im t2 diagnosed in Aug 2010 also have osteoarthritis, low level asthma and chronic venous insufficiency, exercise is a problem . Have a blue badge due to mobility problems . My GPs ( multi doc surgery ) have been trying to give me diabetes for...