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    Newly started Metformin

    Hey Guys I started the M-drug on 4th January (after losing the 2 year battle to control via diet !). My levels were running at an average c9 mmol/L prior to starting the drug and my last HbA1c was 64 (8% in old money). My BG levels are NOW running at an average of 10.5 (Highest 12.6 and lowest...
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    Time between eating and measuring Glucose levels

    I have been measuring my levels now for a few months (as a Type II on dietary control only), both early evening (post-prandial - ~6hrs post food) and early morning. I find that my evening levels are averaging (quite tight control, little variation) about 6.7 mmol/L and the early morning are 8.8...
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    Dietary control ONLY

    First of all (as a recent T2 diagnosis), why are the Docs so hell bent on prescribing metformin from day 1 (and probably statins and ACE too.....suggested from first consult !!). As a self confessed chocaholic. biscuit freak (also love chips, cream and cheese ;-) I have virtually eliminated...
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    Dietary control ONLY

    First of all (as a recent T2 diagnosis), why are the Docs so hell bent on prescribing metformin from day 1 (and probably statins and ACE too.....suggested from first consult !!). As a self confessed chocaholic. biscuit freak (also love chips, cream and cheese ;-) I have virtually eliminated...