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I was put on metformin at the beginning of June 2012 after a 3rd consecutive HbA1c of 48 to 49. It started at 1 x 500mg dose, increasing to 2 x 500mg after two weeks. I had another HbA1c test after 8 weeks (end July 2012) result was 47. I have just had another test (almost 8 months from starting...

I noticed on another thread a passing reference to mydiabetes database. Is this something every surgery is linked to and if so how can I get access to my results?. My DSN only says things are a bit high or OK or up / down a bit. Her screen is on the far side of her desk and angled so I can't see...

I have had three to four years hovering on the borderline according to HbA1c results but was finally diagnosed T2 a fortnight ago and was put onto Metformin 500mg (1 /day for first week, and now 2). Had all the nausea symptoms, stomach cramps, diarrhoea etc. very difficult to manage as I have a...

After about five years hovering just below HbA1c of 48 and being careful with diet, I have just had a 3rd consecutive result of 48 - 49, so was diagnosed Type 2 and put on metformin last wednesday. I was given diastix to test urine first thing in the morning. Every test has been negative so...