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  1. Kenners

    New diagnosis...type 1

    Hi all, I work away at sea and lost 13 kg body weight in 29 days; shortly after returning home (late April) I was diagnosed as having type 2 diabetes. HbA1c was 106 when diagnosed). Metformin 500 mg followed - one tablet twice daily and was told to eat a healthy diet. Dropped a further 5 kg...
  2. Kenners

    Which BGMs play nice with apple computers, phones etc?

    Hi, I'm looking to get a Blood Glucose Meter; ideally I'd like one which connects to a computer or phone/ tablet and will allow me to see the overall trend. The Bayer Contour Next range look good for this, but I wondered if it is suitable/ overkill for T2? I'm pretty open minded, so please...
  3. Kenners

    Metformin...worth taking or not?

    Hi All, I was recently diagnosed as having Type 2 diabetes and promptly put on Metformin (1 * 500mg twice daily). Waiting to get on a T2 education course...and that is it really as far as the support goes. I'm thinking to get on the Atkins Diet (used previously to drop 56 lbs) and get testing...
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