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  1. doramar

    medication for type 2 diabetes

    Thanks, I think I will switch to low carb, you've been very helpful...thank you.
  2. doramar

    medication for type 2 diabetes

    Hello, Ladybird64. I've been following a low calorie diet, and it does include wholemeal bread and/or crispbreads. I eat very little potatoes and plenty of green & root vegs. For meat, I have red & white varieties. I also eat fresh fruit ie apples, oranges etc. Do you think I should switch to a...
  3. doramar

    medication for type 2 diabetes

    Hello, all. I've had type 2 diabetes since 2003, I use insulin & metformin. However, my GP had to stop the metformin last September, because of kidney problems. Since then, I've had continual problems trying to get my blood glucose down. It's averaging 9.4 readings, I've been on a steady...
  4. doramar

    Metformin side effects

    I was on Metformin for years and had your side effects when I first started, but they eased off when I took them with meals. However, over the years, I've suffered hair loss, hot flushes, sleep disturbance and a balance problem. I came off Metformin 4 weeks ago and cant believe the difference. I...