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I've just started Glicazide 40mg x 2 daily due to very high HBa1c (109). Going back to low carb and the Glicazide are helping my levels to come down during the day but not until the afternoon. Mornings I can still be as high as 16/17 even with low carb breakfast and low carb tea and good levels...

Hi all. I’m T2 and on no medication. I swim, walk and cycle regularly and am average fitness and generally follow a low carb/sugar diet . I had a gym induction this morning (7am) and had a funny turn when I felt extremely hot, sweaty and dizzy. I was using weights and did some light cardio -...

T2 no meds, recent Hba1c 40, 2 years diagnosed. One year off metformin. I am really struggling with diabetes management and just how overwhelming it feels all the time. I know my levels are safe at 40 but they have gone up from 38 a year ago and it feels like a failure. I am so strict, I limit...

Has anyone experienced a change in readings when changing test strips? I’ve bought a different brand and my levels are really low - 3.5 - 4.6.

I’m T2 500mg Merformin daily. Last HBa1C in October was 37. I am generally well but have the usual winter cold/sore throat. What are people taking to soothe these symptoms whilst avoiding sugary lozenges and syrupy cough mixtures? I’m taking paracetamol for the aches and headache.

Hi all, I’ve had another great Hba1c result and I am just thinking ‘what next’? April - 106 July - 43 Yesterday - 38 I’ve followed strict low carb and been on Metformin 500mg daily. I completely get that any lifestyle change has to be sustained but how strict will I have to be to sustain the...

Hello all, I’m on holiday and have had an upset tummy today. What do I do about eating tonight? Will it affect my sugars if I don’t have anything or should I try something? Last reading after lunch was 6.8 which is high for me and I can’t identify why. Diagnosed April 19. T2 Metformin 500mg...

Hello, Sorry if this is a question which has been asked before. I am going to Tenerife tomorrow, I want to keep an eye on my BG levels but am not sure how to dispose of my lancets abroad. I use the ones in the picture.

T2 diagnosed April 19. 500mg metformin. Just had my first Hba1c re-test results - down from 106 to 43. Still being monitored and on metformin for another three months as such early days. I have balled like a baby but feel very proud. Have followed a low-carb diet and basically eaten out of...

Hi, I’m T2 diagnosed in April with Hba1c of 106 and px’d metformin 500mg x 1 daily. Average blood glucose now around 6 and have lost nearly two stone through intermittent fasting and low carb. I am swimming over a mile at least three times a week. On the days I don’t swim I am finding my mood...

I have bought a monitor and used for the first time today. It arrived after breakfast so first reading 2 hours post breakfast was 5.7 (late breakfast/brunch). Pre evening meal was still 5.7 rising to 6.1 after 2 hours. Food was typical of what I would normally have. Have also swam and walked...

I am T2, diagnosed approx 2 months ago and prescribed Metformin 500mg. I have worked really hard to change my diet/lifestyle and have been really strict with myself following a low carb diet and intermittent fasting. I have lost a stone in weight so far and am feeling positive and determined...

Hello, I am T2, pxd Metformin 500mg x 1 daily. I am also doing IF 8:16 most of the week but often don’t eat my first meal until 12ish - is it ok to take my metformin then? Nicki

I don’t drink alcohol but enjoy an af beer or gin and tonic. I am guessing these are off limits now so what do you all drink if you go to the pub?