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12.4 I started taking Amoxicillin two days ago. Would that affect my sugar levels?

Just read your post, thanks Sue. I do have my own meter and I test my sugar levels often. I am also quite overweight so the Happy bonus will also help.

Hi, thank you all for all your advice and useful links. I have been a diabetic for a good number of years(type2) and I have been able to control my sugar levels without much difficulty. However, recently my lactate acidity and potassium levels went up and I was take off the Metformin which, I...

What about Diet Tonic Water??? I am hooked on it and I don't know if it's ok to drink all the time. I know it's sugar free, I'm just concerned it might be unhealthy in other ways

Yes, you are right there, I always have a prescription ready with me in case I'm asked, but it's never happened

I I am a diabetic on insulin and whenever I've travelled I've taken my Glucometer with me in my hand luggage. I also take my syringe and insulin vials with me as I don't use the pend

What exactly is lactic acidosis????

Has anyone had any serious side effects after taking Metformin for a number of years? I have been taking it for at least ten years, together with insulin, and recently I had my potassium levels rising plus my lactactes. I have been taken off Metformin and am now waiting to see if that was the...

And while taking Metformin

I get prescribed Co codamols by my GP even though I am a diabetic on insulin

My experience is similar to yours regarding my high sugar levels when fasting. I am also very puzzled by it. The explanation given by next contributor seems logical and makes sense, even so, for a diabetic, it is all very confusing. NO, I have never been told not to test my sugar when taking...

Mine was 11.1...always high in the mornings. I do not eat during the night

Yes I agree, I feel it's a marathon. For me it's become a marathon with my feet tied as my disability stops me from exercising and my depression stops me from holding onto my will power to diet. A real vicious circle which I must snap out off if I am to survive. Now my lactactes went up, also my...

Just joined your forum. Desperate lower my sugar levels as I cannot control them. I am obese, disabled and I cannot take Metformin. My health is on a downward spiral. Am considering your low carb diet even though always claim it's dangerous. I also have high blood pressure and take sinvastatins...