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I understand completely how you are feeling, you obviously love your spuds and bread. I suggest 'weaning' yourself off. Do it gradually but also have a 'treat day'. Mine is Sunday for the toasties!! Good luck

After reading all the comments about taking/not taking metformin, I have decided to take the plunge and stop taking it - starting with stopping for say 3 months and see how I go. Firstly though I need to buy a meter (don't test at all, which my DN is ok with). Any suggestions as to the best...

I have been on metformin for over 10 years and have often wondered about the effectiveness of it. Having just been to the loo for the fourth time today, I would love to stop takinv it but, too scared as to whay might happen. Im 70 years of age and wish I had the courage of a 40 year old.

I also feel that metformin is not very kind. i cannot tolerate more than 3 tabs per day and every so often get a rash. I would like to stop but a bit afraid. Im 69 years of age and have been on metformin for 13 years. Is it too late to stop. My last appt in march with DN gave a reading of 50...

I am on metformin and have never self tested however I do have 6 mintly reviews and everything is fine so dont worry.

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Yes - on Metformin 3 x 500mgs - nurse did put me up to 4 x 500 but this played havoc with my stomach so she dropped me down to 3 but wanted to give me another tablet. I refused (mainly because I already take 4 BP tabs) and that's when I decided to try and lose weight. I dropped then from 7.1...

), HI Liam. Not too sure how I did it but cut out bread completely, halved potatoes and that's it. I don't eat rice or pasta anyway but still eat a small cake at teatime! and crisps at weekend. Very odd.

I am very happy to be part of this great community! I was diagnosed T2 in 2004 and have managed my condition very well (so far!!!). Took me a long time to accept things and at first thought I was "doomed" However I have a great Diabetic Nurse looking after me who is very supportive. My...