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My current tablet Metformin is just not working. I am having to start a new tablet that I understand can give you hypos. I have a huge fear of this happening. Can't quite remember the name of the new tablet but I think it is Gliclazide. Does anyone else have the same worry ?

I have only been taking it for two days but I feel absolutely awful ! It has upset my stomach so badly I have been up all night. My stomach is grumbling like a drain and I feel so sick. I always have difficulties taking tablets but have never had an upset like this before. Perhaps its partly...

My blood glucose levels have been high and I have been given Metformin Hydrochloride Prolonged release tablets.500mg I have taken the first one today but after thoroughly reading the side effects leaflet I am feeling very anxious. I know these tablets can cause sickness and diarrhoea and this is...

Just about to set off for an appointment with the Doctor. My blood sugar has been really high and although I have brought it down quite a bit I think I will be given tablets today. I just wondered when Doctors decide Tablets are necessary ? He was talking about putting me on Gliclazide but I...

I am finding it quite difficult to come to terms with my diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. I coasted along for a few years as Borderline and this is where I went wrong. I didn't test my bloods and before I knew it my Blood sugar had got really high. I do not find it easy to tell people about my...

Hello Everyone. I have been reading the forum for weeks but have been a bit reluctant to contribute because I am still finding everything a bit scary! I would really like to know how high people's Blood Glucose Levels got before they were advised to take tablets ? I am concerned that my levels...