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  1. Hartnell6

    Type 2 Diabetes control when poorly

    I'm currently have this virus sore throat, ache all over etc can't get my blood sugars below 13mmol should I be concerned.
  2. Hartnell6

    Type 2 Swollen feet in the morning

    I'm currently on no medication as waiting for my referral to the hospital diabetic clinic as I've had allergic reactions to all of the medication I've tried so far. My blood sugars are around 13mmol daily and I've noticed in the mornings my feet are swollen could this be diabetes related?
  3. Hartnell6

    Allergic reaction to medication

    Hi all had a allergic reaction to alogliptin I was itching all over I couldn't stop. I got told to stop taking it by gp and go back this week. It's my fourth medication change according to my gp I'm running out of options and tried most of them.
  4. Hartnell6

    Diabetic clinic review

    Hi all had first review today with diabetes clinic. I had to have blood samples last week to check hba1c which is now 53 and my cholesterol is 6.2 so seeing doctors next week to discuss insulin as gliclazide gave me bad pains in my side and came off them and pains vanished. Also can anyone help...
  5. Hartnell6

    Best app for tracking blood sugar

    Hiya was wondering what is a good blood sugar tracker app for I phone
  6. Hartnell6

    Gliclazide

    Has anyone had severe stomach pain on gliclazide ? I've been taking gliclazide 40mg for the last two days yesterday was awful I felt so ill being dizzy and sick all day and blood sugars were high couldn't get them below 15. Today I have high sugars about 11 but I have the most awful pain in my...
  7. Hartnell6

    Had a bad day yesterday

    I started taking my gliclazide yesterday and it made me feel very ill. My sugar levels were 15.8 most of the day yesterday and I felt dizzy and nauseous. I'm hoping I have a better day today.
  8. Hartnell6

    Off to see diabetic clinic

    Good morning I'm off later today to see diabetic clinic before I start my gliclazide is there any advice I need as I'm really scared these tablets are going to make me poorly. I have no time to be poorly as I have 4 children to look after.
  9. Hartnell6

    Now on medication

    After my recent post I'm now starting gliclazide 40mg. And seeing diabetes nurse Monday.
  10. Hartnell6

    Hba1c results

    My hba1c in march was 48 now it's 51 eeek
  11. Hartnell6

    Feet

    Can anyone recommend a product which would help my feet as they are so sore. Bgs high for ages. Having another hba1c this week if my level has risen they will put me on meds
  12. Hartnell6

    Type 2 Do you think I need to go back to gp

    Hello all for the past few mornings my blood sugar levels have been high at fasting ranging from 12.6- 14. Would this explain why I'm thirsty and have a sweet taste in my mouth.
  13. Hartnell6

    Low blood sugars

    My current blood sugar is 4.2 (which is is normal range I know) but I'm feeling shaky sweaty and like I'm going to pass out. I've had a banana and now having small glass of coke. I'm having another hba1c check Wednesday. Why would I feel like this is it because my blood sugars have been...
  14. Hartnell6

    Dietician appointment

    What can I expect from a dietician? I've been referred to a dietician for my diabetes. I had a dietician when I was pregnant with my daughters. My diet is the same as it was when I was pregnant not changed it at all. Yet I'm still having blood sugar issues. Don't know what they can suggest if my...
  15. Hartnell6

    Update

    Thought I would update you all. It's not my thyroid as that according to my doctor is perfect. I'm not anemic. She can't understand why my blood sugars keep dropping. She said being type 2 she would see my blood sugars rising than falling. She couldn't tell my why I'm completely exhausted after...
  16. Hartnell6

    Feel like rubbish

    Feeling like rubbish these past few days I got a tee2 meter yesterday and fasting sugars 9.0mmol back at docs Friday to discuss blood test results for my thyroid blood test. Really want to start feeling better and not sleepy all day long .
  17. Hartnell6

    need advice

    hello I'm Sabrina i've recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and was told that I didn't need to test my blood sugars I feel that I need to as I was driving over the weekend and nearly crashed my car as I think my blood sugars dropped as I was shaking, and my decision making was so bad my...
  18. Hartnell6

    I'm new to all this

    Hiya I've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Had my first gp appointment today and the doctor weighed me logged me onto the system as diabetic. I was a little concerned as I've been very sleepy lately and feeling rough the whole time. She doesn't want me to test my blood sugars but wants...
  19. Hartnell6

    Hi all - new Type 2

    Hello all in the process of being diagnosed had a hba1c come back saying I'm diabetic but waiting two weeks so they can do another test. I'm tired all the time lately and very thirsty. Any advice and help will be great as new to all this. X x
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