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Oh the never ending saga of metformin, This should be a really quick and easy one though. I know the apparent side effects, nausea and the rest of the business, but i ahev been on them since Thursday and has anyone else found that they are just "under the weather" yes the nausua and stuff has...

Hi, I'm due at the doc at 3pm but i don't know what to expect. I'm currently on Lantus and Novo. but they want me to go back onto tablets. Has to be said i'm not using my novo that much as i am eating very little carbs and i am very steady with my readings. If they put me back on...

yeah just found out in a letter. "your recent blood test (insulin and c=peptide) have confirmed you have diabetes mellitus type 2. therefore, i think there is scope to treat you with tablets, once your blood sugars and metabolism have settled. we will see you in the clinic as planned" (as...

Hi Everyone. Right i have been really shaky inside my head for the past few weeks, but i think i'm getting on top of that now. Fingers crossed. so i think i may be ready Lower carb breakfasts?? I have been confort eating to a big extent the past week but i've decided to start with the...

Yes it's coming up to that time of year. Is it recommended for Diabetics to have the flu jab? i know it's probably in the millions of pieces of paper i have been given but i simply don't have the energy at the moment to go rooting. I will, without fail, get some sort of flu/cold/ can't get...

Hi, I've been on this forum for a little while now.and i know the benifits of a low carb diet. I am just wondering though, should it be advocated to Newly Diagnosed ppl immediately. Yes i know the sooner you get good control the better it is for your body. Thing is, personally i'm not...

does anyone feel like they are on a rollercoaster? one day fantastic the next day in the gutter? have had a coupole of gutter days and i'm not good. The nurse is sending me to a counceller but god knows when that will be. some days i just think i can't cope with any of this and the next...

HI!!!!! went to see the dietican about carb counting yesterday, more for the info so i can get a better idea of doses really. She looked at my readings and guess what she said? "erm why are you here you dont need this!!" apparently my readings are excellent. I was so happy i could have...

Hello! Ok so over the past 4 days i have had 4 Hypos and i'm not sure what to do. The nurses at the Clinic told me i had to get my morning levels to between 5 and 6 (i'm still hovering around 8) and so increased my Lantus about 6 days ago. So far no change. I have now been told to decrease...

I've just got my thing back from the Dept of transport saying they will let me drive, but i have to renew every three years and no driving buses or HGV's AH well guess i'll cope :wink: never wanted to drive a HGV anyway

Hi, reading through the threads i find lots of reference to Basal and Bolus. What is it? Bare in mind i don't understand technical stuff!

Hi, Ok, i have been doing really well the past few days, getting up in the morning around 8.0mmol which is wonderful when i used to be getting up at 16.0mmol approx. But i'm confused. Until i get myself sorted out and my Medication right i'm been seriously restriting what i eat. Has to be...

Hi! Yes the question i never thought i would ask! I remembered it this morning but i've forgotten it now. I am feeling rough as they are still dropping my sugars into single figures and my body is really not liking it. I can't remember if it is UNder 5 or under 4 i should do something...

Sorry i have to share this with someone who will appreciate it. Just did my post lunch reading and i got an 8.6 :shock: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woooohoooooo, i am so happy! it's really coming down, and i don't feel half as bad as i did yesterday!! it's working!!! long way to go yet but finally...

don't quite know whats happening. i've been sat working and my glucose levels have dropped from 15.6 to 10.6 in the space of about 25 minutes. (they have been hovering about 15 for a couple of days now as a base measure. eg when i get up in the morning i'm delighted to see i'm 15) I have been...

Hello, right, as you are aware i don't know what type i am yet. but i take novorapid 10ml with every meal now and Lantus 10ml before bed, (first night tonight, quite excited to see if there is a drop in the morning!!!) Thing is Painkillers? i have read all the stuff and it says ibuprofn is a...

Hi, I don't really know why i am posting but i need advice and noone seems to be helping. I was diagnosed with type 2 about three weeks ago, I've restricted my meal sizes, i've tried eating healthier foods, and i'm walking as much as i can when i am not too exhausted to move. i'm on...