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Hi all. I have been telling my doctors for over a year now that my medication, Metformin and Gliclazide, have no effect on my BG levels. My BG levels are 15+ at all times and nothing lowers it. I have been referred to different doctors, all with the intention of getting me on insulin but none of...

Hi all, when I was first diagnosed I was told not to drink a particular fruit juice, I think because it affected the way Metformin worked, I can't remember if it was grapefruit or cranberry, anyone know?

I have just had my 6 month check up and the diabetes nurse has cut my metformin from 2 500mg 3 times a day to just 4, even though my blood sugar control is poor, she said any more than 4 doesn't work, is this right?

Hello all, just been put onto Liraglutide for insulin resistance and it is working well so far, anyone else on it? What do you all think of the worrying info about it causing thyroid cancer?

I had my eye screening and was told all was normal, yet for the previous 4 years I had background retinopathy, I didn't think it could get better, only worse.

Hi all, I have problems with high BS readings. I started off weighing 24st, went on a diet and lost 7st, then started having problems with depression and went on Prozac, when on Prozac I lost all my will power, fell off the diet and put most the weight back on. Im now at the weight where I...

Hi all, Im having some major issues with my BS levels, they are currently at 13.8 and havent moved, despite taking metformin a couple of hours ago. I havent eaten anything for several hours and Im at a loss as to what to do. Any help welcomed.

When do you take it for the best results, as you start a meal or 20 mins or so before you eat?

Why is it generally seen as being bad for diabetics? I personally find it has very little effect on by BG levels, I can eat 4 slices of toasted wholemeal bread and dont need to take any medication to keep by BG below 8.5

I had my review today, was given the results of my blood test in the new measurement and Im confused :oops: It says my average is 41 and its measure in mmol, but isnt that the same as my bg meter, and Im supposed to keep it below 9! Im confused and my head hurts! :***:

Hi all, Im looking for a glucose meter that has cheap test strips, as Im no longer able to get them on prescription and Im not keen on paying 25 quid for 50 for my current meter, an Accu Chek Advantage.

Ive just had my review and a lengthy chat with the nurse and Im confused. Ive managed to get my hba1c down from 8 to 6 by changing my diet and excercising more. We were talking about maybe cutting Gliclazide out and only taking Metformin, I said that I am unable to keep my BG below 9 with just...

I just got some on prescription, but my GP says this will be the last time. What is the logic behind this NHS decision? How are you supposed to know if your glucose levels go to high? When I attend my 6 monthly review, they do a fasting blood test, this is usually always low for me and seems...

Following on from my first thread about sugar, Ive been reading up on carbs in the diet section. If carbs raise glucose levels, why are they recommended as things to eat plenty of?I am looking at a dietary advice sheet given to me by my GP and it lists things like rice and pasta etc as being...

A daft question it may seem but Im finding that sugar doesnt raise my blood sugar levels at all, yet things Ive been told to eat that are good, such as rice or pasta, send my blood sugar levels through the roof. Im confused, any help appreciated