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Hi everyone, Well, alongside Metformin, my GP also prescribed Reductil, which is a new weight loss pill. It works apparantly by telling your brain that you're full up earlier than you're body would normally. Not advised for people with depression as it targets the same area of the brain...

Hi, Well, i've not long been diagnosed & just been started on Metformin. One question: BG Levels - What should we be aiming for? Before breakfast / fasting? After meals? Before bed? I think this is a very important question for everyone not just newbies. I would be grateful for any replies...

Hi everyone, Well, I was diagnosed 26th Sept. I had 2 diabetic nurse appointments and was told at the last one not to see her again for 3 months. Is that right? Abandoned for 3 whole months! The only diet advice I was given was 'eat healthy, carbs with every meal & watch the amount of grapes i...

Hi ppl, I have a problem which i hope someone could shed some light on. Yesterday before breakfast BG's was 7.3, then i had 2 Weetabix with semi-skimmed milk and a glass of water. When I took my bloods five and a half hours later my BG's was 8.7! :( I would have thought that Weetabix, plain...

Hi ppl, Well, this list of my medical conditions / problems will make me sound like a walking sick report, in all honesty i feel it most of the time. Type 2 Diabetes (recently diagnosed – 15/9/08) Asthma Arthritis Calcific Tendonitis (Bursitis in Right Shoulder) Fibromyalgia Crohn’s type...

Hi ppl, Well, i have learned so much since joining this site it's an incredible resource for all diabetics, it's great. :D I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago today. My Diabetic Nurse told me I had MODA, mature onset diabetes in adults, of which i'm guessing i'm Type 2. I've been focussing on my diet...

Hi Everyone, I could really do with some advice whether you were diagnosed with Type 1 or 2 please. I have a strong family history of diabetes. My mother was gestational, then developed Type 2, she passed away last year aged 51 through complications - Massive heart attack 3 days after a below...