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Totto Many thanks for not addressing the question I asked. Doug Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I am not sure that your postings from the USA are helpful nor are they addressing the question of the original poster. Doug

Totto I would be interested in seeing the statistics that point to the fact that millions of patients with hypothyroidism are being prescribed antidepressants rather than levothyroxine. Glazeddoughnuts As a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) user when necessary, I do not recognise...

Metformin is currently the subject of interest in relation to cancer. http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0091818 Regards Doug

A possibility for those who wake not feeling refreshed is obstructive sleep apnoea. I was in that situation and investigations showed I had OSA. A CPAP machine has solved that problem. Perhaps it might be an avenue to explore if your blood tests are OK. Hope this helps Doug

Extended release metformin is often tolerated by those who have difficulties with ordinary metformin. It is a standard medication fir PCOS and Type 2 diabetes. How is your diet? Regards Doug

It may be that you would benefit by going on exenatide or dapagliflozin. The first is either a twice daily or a weekly injection and the latter a once daily pill. Neither of these medications force the body to produce more insulin than they need in the way that gliclazide does. You may find...

Sorry but I am a Mac man. I hope someone will be able to help. Regards Doug

Hi Lily If for no other reason you should be seeing a doctor about your yeast infections: http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/yeast_infection.html Hope this helps Doug

With regard to diabetes and memory loss, you might want to look at: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-complications/diabetes-and-memory-loss.html Regards Doug

Hi Andy Sounds like Dactylitis - not sure that knowing that will help though :rolleyes: Hope you get it sorted out. Foot pain can be such a nuisance. Doug

Not so sure that telling someone not to eat potatoes, rice, pasta or bread is really helping them to know how to get fibre in their diet. That said, as Paul said, it might be best if Shane started a new thread on the fibre issue - otherwise things get confusing. Regards Doug

I found this: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-connection-between-sugar-and-arthritis.htm#slideshow Doug

Thanks for that, Pilgrim. I needed the laugh. Doug

More info on the gliptins and heart failure at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/817543 Doug

Hi Welsh Air What drugs are you on for your MS? Regards Doug

Hi Auds Information and a downloadable form can be fund at: https://www.gov.uk/diabetes-driving The form requires you to give your GP and Consultant's details. There is further info at: https://www.gov.uk/driving-medical-conditions and it might be a good idea to contact DVLA n advance...

Welcome to our forum. It is a place of great experience and knowledge. I hope you find what you need from us Take care Doug Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

As Andy says, we are here to help. By the way, did you have a particular reason for dropping the diet coke? Regards Doug

Fortunately none of the dogs I have ever had have had diabetes although I had a dog with Cushings Disease. You mind find this forum meets your needs: http://www.dogforum.co.uk Best wishes to you and your dog Doug