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You might find this helpful: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Trigger-finger/Pages/Introduction.aspx Regards Doug

Hi Jessd It seems to be some kind of liquidiser. Not sure I would want all my fruit etc in liquid form. Regards Doug

Tigger I always have the blood tests done in advance so that I can see the nurse for her bits and then discuss those issues and the bloods with the GP at the same clinic. Makes sense to me. Regards Doug Type 2 diabetes Metformin 500mg td Cholesterol and blood pressure on target with...

Hi Beshlie How are you currently managing your diabetes? Are you on medication? Regards Doug

Well done Beshliie in working out what works for you in your circumstances and top marks for the weight loss. Take care Doug

On the metre front, this is what I use: https://www.accu-chek.co.uk/gb/products/metersystems/mobile.html Regards Doug

Info on the availability of an "artificial pancreas": http://newsroom.medtronic.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=251324&p=irol-newsArticle&id=1859361 There is certainly work continuing on developing new generation APs Regards Doug

Of interest: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/821048 Doug

Take care and let us know how you progress. On the metformin front, had you tried metformin SR - the extended release version? This has proved effective for some who cannot tolerate the ordinary form. Take care Doug

Here is the current NHS guidance: http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/2443.aspx?categoryid=51 Regards Doug

Hi Cosy Three days is not a long time for beneficial effects. It might be best to wait to see what the situation is like when you are on the full dose at day 15. With the medications you were previously on, I would have thought that you would have stopped gliclazide and sitagliptin and...

Hi Bruce Thanks for the update on your situation and congratulations on the improvement of your blood sugar levels since diagnosis. I hope the symptoms you were experiencing at diagnosis have improved. Take care Doug

From the official Government website: https://www.gov.uk/diabetes-driving As far as I can tell, there is no mention of Byetta or Victoza causing hypoglycaemia. The above page does, however, spell out the circumstances under which DVLA need to be informed of diabetes and its treatment. I hope...

Crimsonclient Where did you get your information from regarding Byetta? It has a totally different mode of action to gliclazide. Information that I have seen indicates that hypoglycaemia is a side effect only when Byetta or Bydureon are used with other medications. Regards Doug

Marvin Thanks for your posting. On the Byetta front, it does come as a weekly injection called Bydureon. Take care Doug

Happy to help, Eileen and welcome to the Forum. I hope you find it a helpful place. Regards Doug

Welcome Bruce. I hope that now you are with us we can be of help to you. That's a lot of information on yourself. Feel free to share information any information on your diabetes and shout if you have any questions. Our wonderful Daisy should be along soon with some useful information for new...

As far as I am aware, byetta does not cause hypos and neither does metformin. If, of course, byetta is used with a drug like gliclazide it could cause hypos. Please see: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/byetta-driving.7519/ The only medication prescribable for weight-loss alone is...

Hi Sarahtony Perhaps you can tell us more about your son's treatment and tests. With more information it may make it easier for people to respond Regards Doug

Hi Donna 1 There is a lot if info on this site. Hope thus helps...