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Hi and welcome. Good going with the weight loss. I would take the advice of a health professional regarding how much metformin to take. Well done with the BG levels. I test before I eat then 2 hours after. Their will be others along who will be able to offer more advice. Good luck with...

progress report Thanks to all who have given me encouragement on the forum. I had my first post diagnosis appointment with the Diabetic Nurse at my local health centre last Wednesday. She was very encouraging and pleased with my weight loss. The HbA1c test gave an average of 7.8. Still to...

Re: diabtes and driving licences. I did ask the DVLA on this point. I take tablets only at the moment for my T2. I was told only if I go on insulin do I need to inform them. As already posted you do need to let your insurance company know.

I'm continuing to lose weight. I'm now lighter than I have been for a number of years. I still have at least 7 stone to go so still a long road ahead. (BMI over 40 still) It's just a pity I waited till the T2 diagnosis before taking control of my lifestyle. :roll: I have my first assessment...

Because of Colitis which I have had for years, I was put on the slow release version of Metformin. Apart from wind and the metallic taste which lasted for a few weeks all seems well. The only issue is I have to take more Warfrin as its dropped my INR levels. If all goes well, I will come off...

Re: How were you at diagnosis? I was diagnosed in early December 2010 at 52 as a T2. My mother has to see the doctor as she has failed the glucose tolerance test. She has enjoyed good heath for all her life. She is 76 and not happy if diabetes is confirmed.

I have been on Simvastin since diognosed with a heart problem and angina in 2006. At first I did get muscle cramps and the aches and pains. However after a month or so for me at least these symptoms passed. My heart problem and angina are only mild but I did not start to feel well untill my T2...

Thanks for the reply. Chilling nicely now.

Just a observation. I have been stressed out over the last 2 days with work issues. Today my bg levels have been high. 8.9 before breakfast and have not come down below 7.9 all day. Just tested 4 hours after lunch and its 8.9. Could the stress be causing the elevated reading? I also take...

Good luck with your case. If I treated any of my staff in this way I would be rightly dismissed. Everyone has a right to respect in and out of the workplace. I have seen the effect of hypos on people and know you have to treat urgently.

I'm a manager and I do most of the interviews with applicants. You can no longer have health questions on application forms but I don't know about heath questionnaires. My company HR department and my line manager know of my health issues and I do get understanding and support. I had a...

Thanks to both for the encouraging posts. I have a long way to go on weight loss but I have made a start. I go on a diabetes awareness course starting early next month. That should help, as this site and forum has.

Before diagnosis as a T2 I would eat lots of bread. Now I have a a maximum of 2 slices of whole meal. I'm going to try this Burgen bread today. My local Asda sell it at £1 a loaf. I want to get my carbs intake down.

Hi and welcome. I was diagnosed in early December 2010 with type 2. I have found taking control and changing my lifestyle has been empowering. I found this forum to be very supportive and you will find lots of information about diet and treatment of diabetes.

Just thought I would give a update on my progress so far. I'm taking 1 500mg slow release Metaformin twice a day. I had the runs for the first week or so but they soon cleared up. The metallic taste I got in my mouth has stopped in the last week or so. I'm measuring my blood sugars and...

Hi, Thanks to all that replied. I apreciate the advice as I dont see a diatician untill mid Jan. I have bought myself a meter and test strips. The diabetes nurse at my practice said I did not need a meter. I do work so I can aford the strips. The testing shows I'm within the recomended...

Hi, I've just been diagnosed a few weeks ago with type 2. I'm being treated with Metaformin slow release tablets. I was pointed to this website by a collogue who is also diabetic. So far just taking the tablets has made a big improvement and I do feel a lot better as a result. I will look...