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I'm not sure Ken I don't think the discussion at the time was specifically about carbs, we were focusing on GI foods. Digestives biscuits, Hobnobs and also Ginger Nuts are all medium GI and therefore better than high GI biccies. http://www.diabetes.org.au/gi.pdf Regards...

My Diabetes dietician at the hospital said Digestives and Hobnobs were OK. Not the chocolate varieties of course:<) I guess it's because they are wholemeal. Everything in moderation of course Regards Steve

Thanks Tulip87:<) Difficult to tell if the low Bg's are causing the almost continuous tiredness/fatigue. If they are, then the effects of a low BG episode must be carrying over to the following day/days. It just seems strange that in the month before I switch to Gliclazide, I'm up...

Thanks Ken I'm currently 5' 9" and 14st. I have wondered whether reducing carbs and losing a bit of weight might mean I can reduce medication or even get off it altogether. How low did you have to get ur Hba1c down to before ur GP was happy to stop Glit. and Metformin?? Are you now on diet...

Hi Fergus Straight answer is no he didn't, although since being prescribed them I've been on the internet and learnt that Glit can flog the pancreas. It will be the subject of future discussions with him:<) Dietary strategies have never been discussed either other than with a dietician at...

Thanks Sue<:) Keeping my fingers crossed Steve

Thanks Ken I was aware of the side effects of Gliclazide from the patient leaflets and began to take it before my main meal and carry jelly babies with me when out on long walks or golfing but the tiredness/fatigue has persisted whether my BG levels were in the 4's, 5's or 6's. I am...

Hi Everyone I was diagnosed T2 five years ago when fasting BG levels rose above 7. For the last three years I have been on Metformin 850mg twice a day and Pioglitazone 30mg once a day. Hba1c has consistently been 6.1 or 6.2 during this time. At my annual review in April this year I...