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I've made significant progress on my "books to read" pile and have finally reached "The Mirror and the Light". Boccaccio's Decameron waits patiently on the bookcase but it does look a little daunting. I've kept busy knitting and stitching a birth sampler for my new granddaughter. Yesterday I...

Oh my goodness. I'm so glad I read this. I've had exactly the same problems. I'm on insulin (Humulin) and slow release metformin. My nurse increased the dose to 2000mg a day and the symptoms were unbearable. She's now advised me to stop taking it. I really hope I see major improvement...

Wow! Thanks for the replies. Phoenix, that was very informative - thank you. We're currently looking at properties in the sunshine (anything to get away from the teaching profession in this country!) My dream retirement is a couple of years away yet (sadly), but I needed to know about diabetes...

Hi Can anyone help or does anyone know what happens if someone uproots and moves to another EU county? I'm type 2 and considering moving to France for a few years of my retirement. I currently take metformin, gliclazide and ramipril. Advice appreciated. Many thanks. Lindy

What's the difference between a lawnmower and a bagpipe? You can tune a lawnmower.

No complaints about my GP himself ... he's lovely and always ready to listen. In fact, if I had a complaint at all, it's "don't book an appointment with him because he ALWAYS over-runs!" However, I'm not that impressed with general diabetic care. I was booked in for a Retinoscopy in February...

Hello all I've been taking the 'slow release' version of Metformin for the last two years (at least). The ordinary stuff gave me terrible stomach cramps. I order my repeat prescriptions online via my surgery. The last lot I picked up were for the ordinary Metformin (i.e. not slow release)...

I stopped smoking in February (for Lent). I'm still smoke-free and currently hating every minute of it :evil: ! God help me through these next six weeks (I'm a teacher and on summer holiday). I need a cigarette! Maybe going back to smoking will mean that I'll lose the weight I've gained...

Am new to this forum ... and relatively new to diabetes (type 2). For years I have used Piriton for my hayfever (and it works - other, like Zirtec, haven't). I also used to regularly eat local honey all year round, usually on toast at breakfast. This did help reduce symptoms. However, since...