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  1. Cath16

    Medication Reduction Experience Please

    I've been Type 2 since January 2014. Although I don't post much (not too confident about the ins & outs) I visit daily & am always impressed by the wisdom & care given out. I hope someone will offer some thoughts to assist me. Currently taking 1g SR Metformin daily. Last Hb1 in March was 36...
  2. Cath16

    Good news & not so good news - worried

    Hi everyone . Am hoping someone will be able to offer their experience . I was diagnosed 11 weeks ago with an Hb result of 9.5, BG on day 13.6 and Cholesterol of 6.9. Am T2 Test repeated last week and results back as Hb of 7.0, BG on day 5.3 and Cholesterol 5.8. Am happy with improvement so...
  3. Cath16

    Is a wee moan ok?

    I was diagnosed 6 weeks ago and am pretty pleased with how my blood levels are coming down. Am on Metformin, am watching carbs and have cut out my beloved chocolate biscuits. I am testing regularly, although have cut it down to 4 times per day now which I am comfortable with though if I eat...
  4. Cath16

    Changing from Metformin tablets to Glucophage powders

    A few days ago I had to change from Metformin tablets to the powder form as I was having trouble swallowing the tablets,even when cut. I take 2 1000mg sachets per day. I had slowly worked the tablets up to this dose & seemed to be tolerating it quite well. However, since changing to the...
  5. Cath16

    Hello from a new T2

    Hi everyone. My name is Cath, age 52, married to a wonderful man and have 2 fantastic kids. I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with T2 after having lots of the usual symptoms and finally accepting that I really should go to see my GP to get checked. I had bought a BG testing kit and had varying...
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