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I personally haven’t met anyone who could tolerate plain metformin, slow release ones do also take some getting used to but are much easier on the stomach. There is lots of great advice on this forum, as you have type 2 I hope you are able to reverse it. Do post again with any questions. Best wishes

This is very common, are you on the slow release metformin? If not ask to switch ASAP.

Hi forgot to say huge congratulations on losing 40lb! That’s fantastic!

Hi Maggie Firstly the HbA1c covers the last 3 months not just the last few weeks so it might not be as bad as you think, and if it’s a bit higher than you hoped for at least you know where you are at, and can improve for next time. I think you should have the blood test and it might start a...

No my blood sugars went high for a few days, I have only read a couple of people going low, far more seem to have high. I bought a continuous blood glucose monitor £40 from Hobbs pharmacy or get a free trial if you haven’t had one before especially if you are concerned, then turn the alarms on...

Who did you phone? Your GP or diabetic nurse? Pleased to hear you got an appointment

Yes the endocrinologist I saw advised me to take vitamin D, especially as mine was repeatedly low for no apparent reason. This seems to be common with autoimmune diseases, this is also talked about on thyroid and lupus support forums. I have had 2 endos tell me most people they meet with...

Having thought about this further insist on being referred to a urologist, they can do lots to help. If you need to complain about your doctor this is who to contact. I understand this might be difficult if you can’t change to another doctor...

Hi This is appallingly, if you are well enough to write a complaint I would do. In the meantime as someone who had 6 UTI’s in 2020 this is what finally worked for me, if the doctor keeps giving you Nitrofurantoin antibiotic please refuse as they clearly don’t work for you and didn’t for me...

A1c is great for type 1 LADA. Well done, Libre is often 1mmol below actual. Don’t worry that’s a great result. I had the same problem with cholesterol slowly edging up despite healthy eating. My diabetic nurse says just worry about triglycerides, I know my doctor disagrees with her though...

Yeo Valley super thick kerned yogurt plain 3.5g carbs per 100 g yogurt Delicious

Welcome Mathew, there is a lot of good advice on this forum. Have you changed your diet in the last few months? Hope you are doing well

If you have a Hobbs Pharmacy near you they sell them for £40. Do you qualify for VAT exemption? Definitely check this out.

Try psyllium husks fibre from Holland and Barrett, they sell ones sugar salt and starch free. I have taken these with plenty of water before a meal with no problems

I had exactly the same problem when on Novorapid. Two things helped, longer needles and switching to Fiasp. Hope your appointment is helpful. Enjoy that mash potato!

Hi I have been told Novorapid takes 30mins to kick in and an hour and a half to peak, are you wearing a cgm to see when exactly or if you spike? I find the timing important. I am now on Fiasp as it’s quicker to work. Hope this helps you.

Hi Sorry to hear you are having these problems, many of us have a rather rough ride at the beginning. I agree with Jo ask for the GAD antibody test to rule in or out late onset of type 1. I was put on metformin at the beginning and struggled for months with upset stomach, so much so that my...

Ask for a print out of your blood test results

I so agree with Ellie, I would take a small juice as well as BG monitor. I personally can swim for 20 minutes, any longer and I start to drop quite quickly or I have to stop for 5 mins and have some juice. I find the water temperature makes a difference for me, even when walking if it’s cold I...

It lasts 4 hours quite consistently for me too.