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Hi, I've just been reading the reviews online and people have experienced problems with security sensors going off 'beep' when entering libraries and some shops. I would worry about airport security! I think, like you, I will wait a while.

Hi Ian, My experience of SR Metformin has been that I can tolerate 2 500mg per day but whenever I've increased it to 3 I have had an instant reaction - stomach cramps & diarrhea. You ay you are going to take 3 at onece - just make sure you're near a loo just in case. However, everyones different...

Hi everyone, Just wondering if eating 1 boiled egg a day will increase my cholesterol levels? I alternate it with porridge oats for brekkie.

HBa1c & Cholesterol results have improved, it WAS the St. Johns Wart! Phew so pleased.

That's really interesting! I had no idea about Metformin. Well it's really not worth going through all the side-effects for such little return!

Thanks for the encouraging advice, I will continue with the lifestyle change and maybe monitor before and after eating more often, it just scares me when the bg is high after trying sooooo hard to eat the right things. It's also quite a stressful time so not an ideal time to be changing...

Hi Nosher, I am on SR Metformin, but should I be increasing it now I'm on the LCHF diet? If I go back to my original dose will the bg readings come down eventually? People talk about reversing type 2 with this diet...

Hi, I could do with some advice as I'm so confused and have a poorly tummy. After my HBA1c went up to 9 and also my cholesterol went up, the DN told me to double up the Metformin to 2000mg per day. (This could be because of taking St.Johns Wart in ignorance, which I've stopped.) With a blood...

Hi CatLady & Daisy, Thank you both for your very kind words and information, it was very helpful. I'm sure with a bit of effort these readings will come down.

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum so forgive me if you already know about this. My latest HBA1c has gone up from 5.8 to 8.9 and my cholesterol is high. When I told the nurse I had started on St.Johns Wort for low mood she went mad. Apparantly it interacts with diabetes medication and affects...