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Hi Beth, I have recently been diagnosed with depression and post traumatic stress disorder and at one stage didn't get out of bed for three days.I stopped taking my medications and testing my blood glucose readings which wasn't good.Fortunately my GP referred me to the local mental...

Hi Charlut.Sorry to hear of your suffering and pain. Sounds like you were given the same tablets as I was. Although they are used to control epilepsy,they are also used in neuropathy. Ask your GP to reassess the dosage as they can be effective. I would definatly DEMAND to see a Diabetic...

HI. I was diagnosed Type 1 in 1994(aged38) while serving in the Royal Navy Submarine service. Was not allowed on a submarine and given a desk job before I was medically discharged a few months later. Medical pension paid on discharge which because your condition may deteriorate over the years...

HI. Been Type 1 for 20 years, now aged 58 and diagnosed with depression and PTSD(ex forces) at the beginning of the year.Getting CBT but only because an A&E doctor noticed and referred me.When I see my specialist nurse I have to fill a form in about my feelings. Ticked the boxes saying feeling...

Must tell you that a friend of mine with type 2 found dramatic weight loss using metformin,but I standby what I said try it and see.:)

No nm No noticeable side affects and my heart appears ok,so I say go for it :)

I believe there will be a cure one day, maybe in the form of inoculation for those with a family history of Diabetes. Research scientists will strive to find a cure; just imagine the kudos as the person who cured diabetes!!

HiI have been Type 1 for twenty years and was prescribed Metfornin two twice a day about 10 years ago after a double heart by-pass.The reason given was that it helps protect the heart. Hope this might help.:)