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Hi all, I was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in March. I have been taking metformin ever since. On Thursday, I was able to increase the tablets to two. I've been advised to increase them but is struggling to do this. This week has been extremely stressful. I've had a meeting with work...

I was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in March. Prior to my diagnosis I was signed off work, with work related stress. I have now been off work for three months. I had a meeting on Wednesday with work. Prior to the meeting my blood sugar shot up to 17 and then only decreased to 15. Now...

Morning everyone, I hope you are all well or doing ok? I am currently awaiting a Freestyle Libre system. Please can you advise, if you use this system how do you dispose of the :- The sensor insert The sensor I'm personally thinking the sensor will need to be disposed of into a sharp safe...

Hi all, On the 11th March, my doctor advised. I have type two diabetes, was not told blood glucose level. Now as my mum is diabetic she insisted on testing my blood as she has the kit. The reading was 9.8, and on checking again with mum this week it is now in double figures. Therefore my...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed approximately two weeks ago. Therefore, I'm currently a regular visitor to my surgery. Please can anyone advise me whether I should be able to get monitoring equipment via my surgery, and prescriptions. I'm very much interested in the Freestyle Libre, as that...