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    Started on Insulin

    Well I have just had my first 10 units of Insulin(Lanctus) hopefully it is going to help
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    Insulin or Byetta

    Hi I am a Type 2 Diabetic since 2008 on 2000mg metformin, 360mg Gliclozide and was put onto 100mg Sitagliptin unfortunately the Sitagliptin went straight through me so Dr has now given me the choice of going onto Insulin or Byetta, help some advice would be greatly recieved.
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    Whats Next

    Hi All Just been to Dr and my HBA1C is 72(8.7) which is the 3rd HBA1C increase ( 62(7.8),64(8) )in the last 9 months, I am now on 2000MG metformin and 320Mg Gliclazide as well as tablets for Coronary Artery disease, high blood pressure, Cholesterol, and was wondering if anybody had any idea what...
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    Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

    I wondered if anyone can explain to me whether as a Type 2 Diabetic on medication (Metformin and Gliclazide) I am covered by the DDA - everywhere I look for info on the DDA it seems to differ some say just Diabetes, some say Insulin dependant Diabetics, and as many people, I am confused - I do...
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    Lactose Intolerence

    Hi all Was just wondering if anybody has had the same experience as myself - I have for several months suffered with the trots 4 or 5 times a day and excessive wind. About a week ago it was like a light switched on in my mind that it was happening after having cereals in a morning and during the...
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    HBA1C

    Hi all 1 year on from being diagnosed as type 2 at age of 48 and my latest HBA1C is now down to 6.2, just wanted to tell everybody.
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    Walk the extra mile - East Midlands

    Have today completed the walk the extra mile sponsored walk - unfortunately it rained constantly we ended up soaked to the skin but then it was for a good cause - helping us all towards some research for a cure. well done to all those who have done a Walk the extra mile for diabetes.