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Hm, very interesting. Thanks for your reply. I had increased my carbs for fear of complications ( I read another thread on here about someone ending up at deaths door because of the tablet and the hospital suggested low carbing could be the issue) but think I may reduce the carbs again. I'm very...

Surely your body needs some carbs?

I've just read this article as I've recently started taking a similar tablet. The article states that you pee out 70g of carbs. Does that mean that you need to eat at least 70g carbs to give the tablet something to work on? I'm not sure whether to continue low carbing or increase my carbs slightly

Faye, so sorry to read about your troubles. My ex told me the exact same thing 6 years ago after being together for 25 years...... and I wasn't diabetic then! Don't blame yourself. It took me a long time to realise that it was him who had changed and it wasn't my fault. At that time I felt there...

I noticed the same but just assumed it was because I did an update

What a brilliant thread! I really am laughing out loud! Love the sense of humour. Really cheered me up

What is the difference? The person I was discussing it with no longer produces insulin.

Does that make them type 1? I always thought once diagnosed as type 2 then you are always type 2 and it's just that you've progressed to needing insulin. Had a discussion with another diabetic who was diagnosed as type 2 in his 40s and was put on insulin years later. He now believes he is...

Thank you Ickihun. I will try to persevere with it, although not liking the sound of the probable side affects. I know this might sound silly but can I still low carb while taking it?

I was told to take mine before breakfast. No explanation but I just did as I was told.

That sounds great Liam. Well done! My last Hba1c was 88. Been going steadily upwards and I was becoming complacent. A bit wary of increasing the meds but will at least give it a try. Thanks for your replies. They've been really helpful. I always think it's good to hear actual real experiences...

Thanks Liam. I assume you must think it's worth the side effects. Does the good outweigh the bad? I took my first one this morning. How long before the side effects kick in and how often do you stop taking it?

I was taking 2x500 metformin and doctor has now put me on canagliflozin too 100 mg once per day. Just wondered if anyone else has any experience of this medication and what they can tell me. I've googled it but doesn't say much. Just looking for personal experience of it, if it works and any...

Oops, I was under the impression that as long as it's full fat milk then it's ok to have it. Every day is a learning day!

Thanks for your replies. They've been really helpful.

I suppose there's no harm in trying it. Worst case scenario is I don't like it lol

I don't think I could drink black coffee! Does it taste similar to a latte once you add the cream?

You need to have mobility or attendance needs or both to qualify. Diabetes on it's own isn't an automatic qualifying condition!

Sounds like I'll need to try it. Can it be bought when out for a coffee eg in Costas etc?

I've read alot of posts with people drinking coffee with cream. I've never tried it and wondered what it tastes like and what kind of cream is used. Do you just make standard black coffee then add the cream? What kind of cream......I assume it's pouring cream? I don't like cream in general but...