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Hi Just looking for a bit of info if possible please. I am a very well controlled T2 and not on medication. I have been suffering with a swallowing disorder for months where I basically cannot eat/drink properly. For the past week I havent eaten at all, and barely drank. I have also lost a...

Had my blood test 3 months ago and it came back as 5.5. I was then promptly taken off metformin and told I no longer needed it. I wasnt very happy about this, the rebel inside of me kicked in and decided that if the doctors were not going to help me then I wouldnt bother to help myself for 3...

Hi I have been on 2x 750mg SR Metformin for over a year now. Had my HbA1c just over a week ago and it came back at 5.5 - The nurse thinks this is too low so told me to stop taking meds immediately. Meaning I can manage myself on diet and exercise alone. I have done this, but I havent felt...

Had my blood test about 7 weeks ago and result was 5.6 Saw my doctor who said this was good, however she is keeping me on meds as they want me to stay healthy and low, great. Had a phone call at 2pm today from reception asking me to go down at 3pm for a blood test, and made an app for the...

Hi Just had my recent 6 monthly check and my sugars are 5.6 - T2 for just over a year. What does this mean? Is this the high end of normal for a non diabetic? I know I will always be diabetic, but if I keep doing what I am doing am I more likely to stay out of the danger zone when it comes to...

There is a guy on there at the minute who had T2 - was 23 stone, lost loads of weight and they are saying on there that he is now not diabetic. :?:

Hi My dad is 62 and was diagnosed T2 around 2 years ago. He takes metformin and the one beginning with a G(?) He sort of has taken it seriously for the past couple of years food wise, however he has always been a drinker and continued to drink lager, not a lot, but a few beers every couple of...

Hi I have always cut my toe nails really short, however since diagnosis I have let them grow and cut them in line with my toes. I cut them about a week ago, and the nail on my big toe sort of snapped itself, and has come away lower than normal, but still within cutting range, ie it hasnt gone...

If you are pre-diabetic, which to my knowledge means you are becoming resistant, and overweight, and then become diabetic, what happens if you lose a lot of weight, is it possible that when the scale tips and you become diabetic, that they can then tip the other way by weight loss making you...

My first HbA1c that I had after diagnosis was 6.8 and I was put onto SR Metformin 750mg x2 daily. 3 months later my HbA1c was 5.9, due to medication and a severe diet change. Due to this my DN said she doesnt need to see me for 6 months now. Is this normal after being recently diagnosed or...

I appear to be having one for Christmas, can you buy 'mixes' for them that are suitable, ie low carb? Don't really know anything about baking bread, i'm quite interested in using it and want to have what I need here so I can use it straight away. Can anyone help?

I have just been watching the news, I know a few diabetics take aspirin, but is it something we should all consider? My doctor mentioned putting me on aspirin when I was diagnosed, tho she hasnt mentioned it since :roll: Im not saying we should take it without medical advice, but is it worth...

I have just started to test my blood again, I was put off before by the cost of the strips. Anyway, Woke up this morning and I was at 5.1 2 hours later, after eating 2 pieces of low GI bread - toasted, my reading was 5.5 Didnt test at lunch because I had a light snack of cheese and pickles...

I was only diagnosed earlier this year so its still all new to me. I was just wondering how does it progress? I have good control at the minute and I plan on keeping it this way, so will I remain as I am now, or will my condition change and lead to other meds/complications etc in the future...

Since yesterday, my left foot has been numb and its tingling, feels like its buzzing at times, it also hurts a little and is very cold. I would have to assume its neuropathy, but I dont understand why I should have this, my blood sugar is under control, I thought it was only continued high...

Ive noticed on a few occasions, that if I have a meal that has carbs in it, ie a little bit of potato etc my left ear turns red and gets very hot. This cant be connected can it?

When I was diagnosed in around March I was told that an eye test had been requested. I havent heard anything since, does it usually take this long? Also would I ever see a foot person, or is that just something for the DN? Thanks :)

I have a freestyle lite testing kit and have now used all of the strips and needles. Does anyone know where to pick up some new ones from? I spoke to my doctor about testing last week and she said I do not need to do this :roll: I have seen some strips on ebay for around £17 for a pack of 50...

Im pretty new so dont really know a lot just yet but wanted to ask about complications. Are we all going to get complications? I have pretty good control at the moment with medication and diet/exercise, but is the inevitable going to happen anyway?

I had my 3 month check this week, and I dont know what it was last time, but it was high and I was put on SR Metformin 750mg x 2 daily. I am also low carbing and walking 2 miles per day. My results this time are 5.9 and my Cholesterol is 4. I cant see my DN yet so can someone let me know if...