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Hi all - I've not been around here for ages so apologies if this has been done to death: I'm 55 T2 and am just completing a couch to 5K program. I'd be interested to hear other peoples experiences particularly with respect of the impact on their 6 monthly hba1c readings. Also, if I'm self...

Hi I'm a 53 yr old Type 2, diagnosed 4 years ago. Despite a total lack of support from my GP for self testing (like many others), I have bought a meter and regularly buy test strips. I did an experiment this morning, 3 tests within a couple of minutes. Same finger, different strip...

I apologize as I'm sure this is not a *new* topic, but here goes anyway Male 51 T2 for a while, on metformin I understand that I need to tell my insurance company (done) I do not need to tell DVLA as I'm not on insulin I do a lot of driving, often at antisocial hours. Is there an official...

I'm so cross with myself - I can't believe I was so stupid I took the advice of my practice nurse / PCT and stopped self testing I was ambling along quite nicely with my morning tests in the mid 6.x was on a 'maintenance' dose of 2 x metformin (plus the recently introduced statins, - despite...

Hi all Not sure what to make of this I had a 6 monthly diabetes review today following a non fasting blood test in December hba1c was slightly up on last time (6.3 vs 6.0) but still ok on 2x 500mg metformin per day, however the practice nurse said "So, how do you feel about going on statins...

Not a great surprise - but always worth a go :( I've been in touch with the local PCT looking for the policy for home based testing, the PCT was extremely helpful and made an enquiry to my local practice - the reply is detailed below Metformin is a drug that never causes hypoglycaemia even...

Hi All Am pretty happy as my hba1c results are as follows 11.5 ->8.6 -> 6.4 -> 6.0 :D Blood pressure 138/65 Metformin dose reduced to 2 / day - possibly coming off them altogether if i maintain my progress by the next review in December DD

Hi all I was diagnosed T2 last year and my 1st retinopathy :roll: in April 2011 showed evidence of some damage but not sight affecting. :shock: <- this was me with the drops in :lol: just had the results of my annual scan (May 2012) and "I am writing to inform you that your recent...

Hi I appreciate that this topic may have been extensively discussed and I have followed some of the threads but .... I found this http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/healt ... 0questions which states Therefore, you should always: check your blood glucose before you start a long journey...

Hi - is this possible ? I worked in an extremely stressful environment a few years ago, resulting in what ammounted to a breakdown and 6 months off sick. Now I find I'm T2 and my practice nurse thinks there is a probable (though not causal) link I'm very aware of the fight flight reflex and...

Hi All I am 50 year old male, type 2, diagnosed about a year I've been doing some research (well, more experimentation) and have managed to keep my blood sugar down today without the aid of my 500mg metformin (prescribed one, three times a day with or after meals) On waking (around 7am) my...

Hi all Thought I'd share my story. I had a fall in March 2011 resulting in a broken foot - 8 weeks in non load bearing plaster is no joke. Had some 'routine' blood tests then I got a letter from my local hospital and I guess you guys can guess the rest. Type 2 diagnosed = Metformin 500mg...