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Hello all Has anyone been successful in getting Munjato injection on the NHS via there GP please. I meet the NICE Guidlines and have been asked to have a Hba1c first.

Hi all. I have made an enquire regarding this GLP1 injection. Has anyone on here been approved.? My GP wants to review my HAB1C first. I did mention Nice guidelines recommended it for a BMI over 35.5 too. I’m not aware of any HAB1C parameters you have to meet to be approved this drug. Anyone...

Hi all. I’m only 48 yes old and I’ve now been referred to the hospital with a view to discuss treatment. I have no idea how bad things are but it is causing a lot of anxiety. I’m so concerned about going blind. Has anyone had treatment that was successful? Thank you in advance

Hi there. I posted on Ask a question but no response. I'm wondering has anyone tried fasting and has it helped with you Blood sugars? My last HBA1C was 88mmols. I'm on 2 g of metformin and 50mds of empagliflozin which I have dropped to 25 as not tolerating. I'm exceriseing but still have a...

Hello there. Would like fo hear from people who have introduced fasting as part of controlling Their Type 2 diabetes please. I'm on 25mgs of synjardy and 2grams of nenformin separately. Its made me feel unwell woth 2 urinary infections. I'm 49 and more active now than ever. Would love to get...

Hi. My Synjardy has been increased from 20mgs once a day to 50mgs. It seems a lot and now I've developed a kidney infection with a small amount of ketones. I was fine on tje 20mgs dose. Anyone managing 50mgs of Synjardy and 2000mgs of metformin without any side effects please?

OK bare with me im on the correct forumn. I have Diabetic retinopathy. Since having the merina coil fitted for peri menapause symptoms my eyesight is worse. Just wondering if any ladies experienced similar.

Hi everyone I'm recovering over a recent kidney infection and I had requested my blood results U&Es. My eGFR is 66 was 78. Potassoun 5.1 borderline but for now ok. Creatine 89. The results are OK. However there's worse than 3 weeks ago. I've had no contact from the GP about this but they are so...

Hi all. Initially on netformin 850 and empagliflozin 12.5mg in one tablet. Diabetic Nurse has now changed this to metformin 2grams twice a day and 1pmg Empagliflozin 10mgs twice a day. Anyone else on this regime and was it ok? Lisa

I have the diabetic nurse calling me on Friday. No doubt to discuss stating. Is there an alternative? I know they reduce the bad fat but conversely have other side effects. Apologies for the heading predicted text. x

Go called today HBAIC 65 was 69 2 hrs ago. My cholesterol from 2020 was 7.8. He didn't check my cholesterol levels this time round. He said the diabetic nurse would offer me a statin to which I said No thanks. GP laughed and said good research that statins reduce cholesterol. I said yes but also...

Hi all. Has anyone tried seriously low carb website to purchase low card bread/ items? I cant survive without bread and looking at alternatives?

Hi I'm just reading The Diabetes Code and I've read if yiu consume to much protein it turns into glucose. As a type 2 biabetic how much protein should I consume in one day? Are there limits to healthy fats? And is 50g of carbohydrates ok? Trying to get my **** together!

I've had a difficult year with 2 bereavements. I've not looked after myself very well dietary wise and avoided my diabetic reviews. At 47 I now have diabetic maculopathy and retinopathy. My optician said I could go blind at any time. I'm beside myself with worry. I cant get my BMs under 9...

I'm taking Synhardy 12.5mg/850mgs metformin in one tablet. My gp has noe prescribed 850 mentoring and 25mgs Synjardy separately. I've been asked to halve the 25mgs synjardy. The problem is the tablet is not scored and shouldn't be broken. I have been having the tablet using a knife. Since...

hi there Do type 2 diabetes individuals with covid need antivirals. I've got covid and feel like I've been hit by a bus. Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone, I've been suffering with long term stress in work and private life. My adrenaline is running high and I was wondering how-if at all- this could impact my blood sugars? ( when I'm stressed I know I eat rubbish) Also why does tour BMs rise when your ill? Also can anyone joined the...

Hi all I’m just wondering do we have any research regarding Covid and type 2 diabetes? Are we more at risk of developing complications if we contracted Covid in comparison to someone without diabetes. I’m concerned as those who are double vaccinated contracting Covid and some hospitalised. The...

Hi everyone. I had a call from the nurse today. My blood sugars are 69- no idea what this means as I’m used to the old BM scores. My cholesterol is 7.8 A discussion ensued about weight loss injections. No education around this just come and and we will teach you how to use the injections...