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I tend to agree with Bulkbiker being consistence is the way to go I test 2hr/2:15 after stating to eat

Well. After nearly 5 weeks just got my c peptide result back talk about confusion I had my blood sample taken 21st March at our doctors then got a phone call hour later to say sorry we are unable to do our our surgery you need to go to hospital for this test fair enough I picked paper work up...

Hi little boots. I also had problems with Metformin then changed to SR tablet which were slightly better but max I could cope with were 3 500 each day when after about 3 years my level A1C was on the increase again I changed to 1 25mg Alogliptin and 2 500 SR Metformin and have been on this...

Thanks I'll have good chat to doc well with time allocated which is only 10min at our surgery prob the same all over UK now although doc very thorough so sure he'll sort me out even though my problem not very urgent and not giving me major worries at this stage it's more of a query how some...

Thanks HSSS. As I have doctors appointment later this week I will be asking his thoughts and also see if I can have another C-peptide test to see if any changes of insulin production against my last test some 5 years ago. Our doctor who now handles the practice diabetic patient since the other...

Porridge I eat is genuine stuff which works out at 30g of cabs per serving. My daily carb intake is about 80g yes I know some will still class this as high but it's as low as I would like to go and still have a life. I do regular work out 6 days a week dog walking and swimming which all helps...

Porrage has always been ok raising my BG at max by 2 it's only over last few months when it's now raising by 5 to 7 same porrage same quantity etc. Yes I will change to bacon egg etc but why does the porrage effect my level now when in the past it has been no problem. I've noted other foods...

Hi Bulkbiker. Yes did try this breakfast option and it does give slight improvement hence I sometime have it I'm just struggling to work out why a porrage option breakfast which I had for years raises my BG so high at this rate my diet choice keeps dwindling thanks for reply I'm going to ask doc...

Hi bluetit 1802. Sorry for not coming back earlier but after seeing my doctor again well in fact a new doctor who now handles diabetic patients in our practice who I would point out is very good and approachable he change my medication from 2000 SR Metformin tablets when I informed him I could...

Well I find it hard work keeping D2 in check and at 1st I used to worry if I one of my finger prick readings was over 8 but now I just watch what I eat keep carbs low and protein at about 70g each day and exercise 6 times a week energy level are much better now and I feel lot better my last a1c...

Hi has anyone been on this medication for a few years. I'm a T2 and have been for about 5 years a year ago my Metformin which never agreed with my system became un manageable I was living at the loo. And it was not controlling my BG ac1 up to 63 even though I do 60min exercise each day and keep...

9.1 this morning over last year crept up from always in 6s to this no changes in eating activity or anything else. Sent from my Moto G (4) using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Hi my 1st tip would be make sure you take Metformin with meals and us SR Metformin. Another tip which worked for me cut out coffee Cheers and good luck

Good morning 9.1 but feel fine

Hi. D2 for 4 years or so eat healthy and quite active swim, walk and gardening and also not overweight Eat low carb and watch GI rating of food but A1c still rising. My practice nurse at last visit said no concern once it gets to 65 we will change or add medication I'm on 3 500mg Metformin...

Thanks for reply John looking at your pic your look in good shape I like swimming but fined it's hard to keep energy levels to what they used to be any tips most welcome. Cheers Kyler

Hi My BG are normally below 8 with in 2.5hr of a meal which I would like to be lower but unfortunately they have crept up over the last year I am a male aged 70 my last A1c came out at 55 which I was very disappointed with but my diabetic treatment nurse said not to worry we will look at...

Hi doctors most be good in my area as at my 1st visit doctor had my blood taken at this visit by nurse then phoned me next day with result of my hbac1 which as it is your BG over last 3 months I do not see it makes any difference what time of day tested Kyler