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I must have a cast iron stomache - had a tummy upset 2 days after starting 4x metformin a day (no gradual start for me) and that was it ... been fine since Welcome to the forum ... you have come to the right place to find out information. Just remember that we are all different and what works...

I need to re-educate a lady at work who has been diabetic for a year now. She went on the Edmond course and described it as brilliant. She too can eat almost what she likes (in moderation) - so she was told. She was also told by one of her HCPs that despite being on Gliclazide, there was not...

Busy week (fitness wise) this week Monday 10,624 steps and 45 mins at the gym (new programme) Tuesday 9,300 steps and 40 mins at the gym Wednesday 8,500 steps and 45 mins aquacise I ache !!! :D Rest day tomorrow ... only walking

7.1 for me (too many potatoes last night) Brilliant results from all of you this morning - well done!

That is one thing that is stopping me from making any clothing - I hope to lose weight soon, so am holding back I made 2 Dottie Angel dresses (which I love wearing) .... and would need another one for my new size - I hope

If I were you, I would ask your Doc to test for Thyroid - so you can either elimate that or start working on that. My Doc tested me for thyroid after I did not lose any weight after being diagnosed although he could see from BS results that I should have lost. Good luck ...

Perhaps I will try fasting once I am off the Glic .... :)

Good luck ..... I don't know how you can do this fasting for such a period

LOL ... wear the hat and just go for it ...... They won't recognise you with a hat on!

I just love the idea of running in a panama hat! Well done @Snapsy - you did brilliantly (I haven't run anywhere in years!)

Sounds like real fun @Snapsy I just went to the gym, revisited the program set up last week and changed a few things Chatted to a lady in the toilets (as you do) and she says she usually does the gym workout, then goes for a sauna afterwards .... hmmm sounds like a plan as its really included...

What meds are you on (if any)? Sometimes meds have an odd effect on weight - I would ask your GP for a Thyroid test and cite your hubby's weight loss as a reason for your concern about the lack of yours.

Unfortunately I do, but I will keep my goals to losing 5kg at a time. I am 87 kg but, only yesterday I stood on the scale and was 85kg - so I have lost 2 kg somewhere I did not mention this loss yesterday in case it decided to return today (it didn't) .... horaahhh

I have just realised I did not have this thread on "watch thread" .... you lovely bunch of really talented people

Stunning ... absolutely stunning - what talent you have x

LOL .. that is something I always expect to do ... For some reason though I take my Glic before I start eating and my Metf during my meal

Thank you @13lizanne Finally, things are starting to work ..... I am just so happy this morning.

Does a happy little (virtual) dance. All is good this morning: - Levels down to 5's (showing I do not need 2x Glics) - I actually lost 2kgs weight since Friday - it might be a blip, but I like it! Have a lovely day

That is brilliant @Japes Yesterday I walked over 9k steps - shopping for me again today which is more tiring that going out for a "proper" walk. :)

You are probably one of the unfortunate ones whose bloods do not like porridge and/or the wholemeal bread. :( A lot of diabetic cannot eat those foods .... I am tagging @daisy1 who will probably be kind enough to post a lot of information for you Welcome to the forum - where you will find...