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Hey all, I was diagnosed in January and had my first blood test today it is 49 down from 50 at diagnosis Not the best but at least it is stable.

Hi all, this is an odd question but I am due to have an angiogram in a couple of weeks and the thing I am most nervous about is after the op. I remember when my dad has been in hospital, they always offer a sandwich or biscuits after the procedure. This is a day case. My blood sugar goes really...

So strange what you learn from having diabetes. Last week I was busy, and on the run I had a sandwich and packets of crisps. My blood was 9.7 that was 3 hours after eating. Tonight, I had pizza and garlic bread (shhh) anyway my blood was 7.9 after 2 hours. Amazing!

Hi all I have been diabetic about a month or so. I started metformin, which is great as it has curved my appetite dramatically. I am still a little confused bout carbs. I have bought some gallon sugar free wafers. I think per 100g there is 63g of carbs and 0.5g of sugar. I also looked at...

Hi all, Prior to having diabetes, I periodically tested my blood, my dad being diabetic. My results always ranged between 7 - 11. This was the same for years, even though my hbA1c was about 6.4 Now that I am diabetic my blood sugar for the last few days has been 5.4 I still have bad days with...

Hi all, I am not doing low carb but have dramatically changed my diet. I am trying to find a balance, wholemeal bread, smaller meals, less shop bought sandwiches etc. However, I would like to know what grams of carbs per day are ideal to keep the blood sugar steady. I am on sukkarto one twice...

Hi all, I have tried to stick to a healthy diet but years of abuse on my body is difficult to undo. I suspect I am preaching to the choir on this one. Anyway, tonight I got home and really didn't want to cook so I ordered a takeaway. Now, I will be totally honest, I can eat enough to food to...

I have been on Metformin and atorvastatin for about a week and while some symptoms have settled, I have really bad heart palpitations. They start I the evening and last for several hours. The problem is I don't know the cause. Updated - I stopped all meds yesterday.

Hi all, Well I finally started the Metformin and statin. Metformin one a day for a week then 2 for a week and then 3. Well, will I last that long? I took one Metformin this morning and have not been off the loo, including one accident (sorry tmi) I am so sore, I want to sit on a bath of ice...

Hi, sorry to be a persistent poster. I am worried that the doctor has misdiagnosed me as having diabetes. I would have agreed that I would have impaired glucose. However, I have been prescribed Metformin, although I haven't started them yet. I had a sandwich and crisps at 3 pm and have just...

Hi all, I was diagnosed at Christmas with diabetes. HbA1c 6.8 and fasting 8.9 Today I was prescribed Metformin, start with one a day for a week at breakfast, increasing over a month to 3 a day. A couple of things I am unsure about; I don't eat breakfast, what should I do? Also, I am worried...

Hi all, I am new to the diabetic community. I was diagnosed today and feel so embarrassed. It was not unexpected to be honest, my figures have slowly been going up over the years and I have been unable to stop it happening. My HbA1c is 6.8 and fasting blood 8.6 My cholesterol was slightly...