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My bllod came back with a huge jump from 48 to 78 hba1c and i never changed my diet. The Doc had put me on new Blood pressure tablets, which hes told me to stop now. He says occasionally BP medication can have adverse effects on blood sugars. Anyone heard this before

Could you let me know what your Doctor thinks.Thanks.

A Doctor I met on holiday, once told me Metformin was known in the medical circles as " Hearthuggers"

I have been a type2 diabetic for around 15 years now. My doctor was pleased with the way my blood sugars were lowered last time to just about diabetic levels. My question is that I have been getting increasing painful sessions in my toes, partculaly on the left foot. The best way i can explain...

5.7 this morning

4.9 this morning

6.7 at 09.00

I have been taking 4 tabs (the max allowed) of Diacronal each day for the last 3 years.plus 3 Metformin tabs. At my last check up 7 days, my hab1c was 52, or 7% which my diabetic doctor was very pleased with, and my bloods were perfect. I informed her that i was trying loose weight but...

After 12 years of being a type 2 diabetic, i finally decided to do something about it.I have cut all bread, except 3 small slices of Spelt bread for lunch, porridge for breakfast, and a smaller than normal dinner, my readings are just brilliant.As low as 4.2 before eating, and only rising to 9...

5.4

Porridge, 3 slices of Spelt bread with blue cheese chunks, chicken casserole with celery and 1 dumpling, 3 cups coffee with milk, and 1 litre of water

I checked my sugar levels on Wednesday night, and it was 5.8mml. In the morning it was 6.8mml. Why did it go UP overnight???

I was prescribed this medication about 4 months ago . I decided to read the info sheet, and it stated the upper age for takeing this meds was 75, im 70. It also stated that i might have symptoms like you describe, in fact my doctor also stated this face. Due to my age, and the fact that I have...

9.2 this morning, usually 7.4 know why, checked it on another Meter and same reading???

I have been very strict since my Doctor warned me last week that I might have to have injections. My reading in the morning is around 6.3 and previously it was always around 7.5. My levels are much improved after meal times as well. During the late afternoon I feel a little woosy and trembling...

On Monday 3rd November, I had my 6 monthly blood tests. On Thursday 6th November my Doctor rang me at 09-55. He asked if I had let things slip a bit as my HBAc1 had gone from 50 to 58. I had to admit I had been eating whatever I wanted, including biscuits, chocolate, cakes etc. He told me that...

10 year with Type 2 Diabetes

I am a Type 2 diabetic for over 12 years now, and I will NEVER have a Flu Jab, Why?, because I have 2 reasons not too. The first is that its a virus and it changes, so last years vaccines may be inefficient againt this years Flu Strain, Secondly and most importantly, I take a non medical product...

Oh dear. I was 55 last year, and yesterday my readings for my HBa1C was 78. Got to get it under contrl now. Doc added Glitcide ?? to the medication.