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  1. kate_88

    SR Metformin and diarrhoea

    Hi everyone! I just wanted to get some advice as I was prescribed the lowest dose of metformin last year and had horrible side effects of flatulence, bad stomach pain, bloating and the most horrible - diarrhoea. I carried on with taking it for 3/4 weeks, going down to one 500mg tablet every...
  2. kate_88

    Struggling with diagnosis

    Thank you for your words of encouragement, Jim. It is so difficult with the social stigma attached to t2, seen as the type of diabetes that you 'bring on yourself' and are a burden on the NHS. Trying to be more positive and it is great to hear your story of success.
  3. kate_88

    Struggling with diagnosis

    Thank you for your support. Feel better already just for posting something.
  4. kate_88

    Struggling with diagnosis

    Thank you very much. Just to know that there are others out there that have experienced similar feelings and obstacles as me is a comfort.
  5. kate_88

    Struggling with diagnosis

    Hi everyone, I was diagnosed in April 2015. After struggling to come to terms with the diagnosis for years and seeking treatment for anxiety and depression last year (most probably a result of finding out about my diabetes) I am trying to take control of the condition, instead of letting it...
  6. kate_88

    How old is everyone

    30 - diagnosed w/ T2 at 26 about to turn 27 [emoji20]