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Evening. Has anyone else been placed on this once a week medication and had problems with it. I had my first dose on Wednesday . It’s been a rollercoaster. I have waves of nausea and upset stomach. Does this pass. I hate feeling like this. I am still on metormin . Any suggestions on foods to...

I too have had stupid comments. One person made a comment about going out for a staff meal and then said to me that they have a good salad and fruit bar at the restaurant. I was made to feel very unwanted. I did try and explain that diabetics can eat normal food and not live off the salad bar...

Hi. Thank you for your message. I think it's so hard being a diabetic and a runner as you need a certain amount of sugar to run. For me I keep it simple. When I get up I always test myself. I am usually between 7-9. I then eat my piece of wholemeal toast with peanut butter and I know this is...

Hi . Thank you all for your amazing comments. It has made me think a lot about both sides. We always talk about different things including my diet so they are aware that I can still eat "normal " foods but I just need to adjust things. I have just decided to get on with things. Keep my head...

So sorry but I need to vent my upset . On Friday I found out that somebody who I work with was celebrating their birthday . This had been kept from me. Then on top of it they had organised a fish and chip lunch . Yes, this had been also kept from me. Everyone else had been invited. I felt...

Hi I have been running for nearly 5 years and before I was diagnosed . Recently after a run(3-5km) I have felt really sick and today I nearly didn't make it home with an upset stomach . I take mediformin . I always make sure I eat 30 mins before I run and I always make sure I drink as well. I...

It costs to much money for me to do. My gp service won't fund it either. :-(

I went on the Desmond in my area . They packed in to much for 1 day. I was the youngest (44) people didn't want to chat. Lots of things I already knew . Nothing earth shattering. So much the nurse at my GP service spoke to me about.

I am on the slow release as well. I take my doses throughout the day not all in one go. It helps. It do have the odd day where I have an upset tum but not as bad as the normal mediform. Please go and see your gp/nurse. Good luck. :-)

Hi My name is Anna , 43 years young . Type 2 diabetic Work as a TA in school I work with the scouts Love to cook , read and run . Have 3 cats Hubby was diagnosed t2 as well. Welcome everyone . :-)

Hi. I am a type 2 diabetic and I run 3 times per week. I am a bit of a novice runner. My longest run is 5.6km run in under 1hr. I must admit my blood sugar levels rise into double figures when I come back from my run. I test my blood 3 times per day and I test before I go for a run. I used to...

Yes please. :-)

I do hate some peoples or views. I was invited out in June for a thank you meal for work where I was told those who are on diets ie me was told help yourself to the salad / fruit bar. The attitude stank. Needless to say I never went. I hate the meds , I hate taking blood. I hate people's view...

Sorry I want to have a grumble. I am a type 2 diabetic. Today I have been so good with my diet. I eat sensibly, run3 times per week , drink lots if water. I even went out for 2x30 minute walks today .I take my medication but today all my blood sugar levels want to do is rise. It's over 10 And...

Wow I wish mediformin would lower my blood levels. It's a game of bingo with some if my levels. Sometimes I can be so good with my diet and exercise but I get such high readings . How as diabetics are we supposed to manage our lives if we get such stupid advice. Surely it's up to us if we test...

I am a type 2 diabetic and husband recently found out he was a. Diabetic as well. Does anybody else's partner seem to refuse or not understand what it means to be a diabetic. He hasn't informed work . So frustrating.

I am on the slow release mediformin . Unfortunately I have and still suffer with the affects of an upset stomach . Just carry imodeim around . It helps.

I have a medical bracelet on. There is so many great designs on. I don't carry my wallet on me at all times so it would be useless having a card.

It still surprises me how different the info is around diabetes and how to monitor it. I was diagnosed type 2 oct last year . At first I tried controlling it with diet that failed and then I progressed onto mediformin where I was encouraged to blood test to see how the meds affected me and what...

Well done. Amazing xxx