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I was diagnosed type 2 about 7 weeks ago. With the first HBCA1 of 73 and subsequently 76. I started on metformin twice daily. The surgery didn't give me a blood glucose monitor. However, I have bought one and they now do prescribe me the strips and lancets. I've tried to go low carb but do...

The surgery contacted me yesterday advising I needed bloods. I've collected the form and will get one of my hospital colleagues to take my blood. I thought it was for HBA1c which is what they mentioned on the phone. However, the form says DHBA2. Any idea what this is testing. Google doesn't...

I had my diagnosis of diabetes around a month ago. I've been on 500mg of Metformin twice daily. . My average blood pressure has come out at 130/89. The nurse said we could sit and monitor or start a low dose or ramipril. However, wondering if that is the right decision now.

When first diagnosed and starting tablets did you need to take time off work? I have my first appointment with the Diabetes team tomorrow since diagnosis. It has all been such a shock and I have taken a few days off. I work on a very busy acute hospital ward. Is it recommended to take sometime...

Hi Everyone, I am 33 and was only diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes yesterday. I have my first appointment with the Diabetes team tomorrow. It was rather unexpected although both parents have Diabetes. I thought it would be something that may affect me much later in life. My Hab1c is 76. The Dr...