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    Back Again!

    Am I diabetic! Hb test came back at 37, my glucose 4.3! X
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    Avoidance

    Hello all, back again after a few months away, I am back because I need some help! Since my diagnosis in March I followed everything to the letter in fact a little OCD with it, for the past month however I have gone totally the other way, I have stopped taking my metformin and eating...
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    Type 2 Depression or Sugar Level Issues

    How much can fluctuating levels affect your moods. Some days I feel fine others I am in tears all day and very distressed. I am currently on antidepressants so surely these should be balancing my mood. I take two x metformin a day. Advice please. X
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    Type 2 Scared and need advice

    I was diagnosed back in February, type 2 and on metformin. Since then I have suffered severe anxiety and depression and am antidepressants and having cbt counselling. I have been off wwork for four months. My diabetes took a back step whilst I was in the grip of the depression and I wasn't...
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    Can stress raise yr BS levels?

    Quick q, can stress raise yr BS levels? Or is it just food! I have been off work for four weeks (since before diagnosis) and due back next week. Worried that my hard work up until now will take a turn for the worse. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Suggestions for Snacks when out and about

    My son is very into footie and we spend a lot of time at matches or at the park. I often get peckish. What can I take with me. Use to be choc bars and crisps! X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Feeling Sick and Off Food

    Morning all, feeling very sick this morning. On 2 x 500 SR metformin for two weeks. Have been fine, until this morning. Feel very sick and the thought of food makes me feel worse. Anyone else experienced the same? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Antibiotics Reaction

    Has anyone experienced a bad reaction when taking metformin and antibiotics. I took three antibiotics yesterday for a chest and ear infection. Woke in the middle of the night feeling sick, scared and frightened. BS was 5.4. Thanks in advance. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Going Bonkers

    Afternoon all. Really struggling with food ideas. Diagnosed two weeks ago and so far all I am eating is eggs, salmon, veg, salad and chicken. Too scared to eat carbs! Help please! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    To eat or not to eat

    Laying in bed, feeling hungry and a bit odd! BS is 5.5. I feel I need to eat as worried my levels will go down whilst I am asleep, not sure what to have tho, any suggestions? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Feeling Inspired

    Woke up this morning having been diagnosed with type 2 in Monday afternoon feeling very down and fed up! Also have a stinking cough and cold. After reading all these positive posts I have cheered up and can see a positive way forward! I have about three stone to loose, and am seeing the DN on...
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    5htp

    Any views in relation to taking 5htp and metformin? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Type 2 Just been Diagnosed with Type 2

    After 4 weeks of feeling very poorly I have now been diagnosed with Type 2. I have been on meterformin for two days. Have woken up this morning after a rubbish sleep and feel sick and weak even after breakfast. Feel so fed up! Any tips? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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