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Back in October I was having some health issues which lead to blood tests... one of those dreaded calls from the dr saying I needed to get to surgery for immediate medication and a succession of apts with diabetic nurse, eye and feet checks etc. My bloods were 97. I was sent into free fall, I’m...

After 8 weeks on standard metformin I was given slow release 1000g. I was interested on any experience of the different brands, and any effects etc? Originally I had morningside, now I have been given strides pharma? Lastly whilst asking questions... I’m due to go for bloods at end of January...

I have been on norm metformin for about 8 weeks, 4 a day, occasional dash to toilet but in these covid days I’m working at him and not too bad. My bloods reduced from 97 to 64, and lost almost 3 stone. My dr has changed me to slow release... I haven’t started them yet, but reading some of the...

When I went for my foot check today with diabetic nurse she asked how I was doing. I was diagnosed 8 weeks ago at 97 and had bloods done after 7 weeks and down to 64- I’m on full dose of metaformin and doing strict low carb. She offered an mthly injection as alternative? Any body tried it, I’m...

So after suffering reoccurring thrush a few months ago I was sent for blood test which resulted in result of 94, and was put straight onto metaformin I take 4 a day. I am 52, over weight and scared of what this might mean for me. I have stick to low carb diet, cut out all Obs carbs and sugar...