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  1. andyolly

    Medication woes

    Hi I have not posted for some time. I have a question around others thoughts on medication I was prescribed 1000 Metforim twice daily 3 years ago, I have stomach upsets regularly so if I am going away I skip the morning one. Again at a review I discussed with the nurse. I have now been asked to...
  2. andyolly

    Metformin

    In March this year it was 7.6 previously it has been 6.2 after a HbA1c test. I take it I need the metformin then.
  3. andyolly

    Metformin

    Always cook from scratch. Try to not overload carbs. No potatoes, pasta. Mostly chicken ,fish veg,salad oh and cheeses. Is 7.2 that bad as I know someone on pills 4 a day with a bsl of 10+. Should I take them I am so confused at present[emoji45]
  4. andyolly

    Metformin

    I am tyle2 diagnosed several years ago. I had being controlling my bag with diet and exercise. Over the last year it has become harder to maintain both. My last reading after blood test was 7.2 so told by nurse I needed to take 2 metformin a day. When I asked what difference it would make I...
  5. andyolly

    Type 2 and Metformin side affects.

    Hi I was diagnosed several years ago. I have been dealing with type 2 through diet and exercise however this has become harder to do successfully and my last blood test showed me at 7.2. I have agreed to take metformin as told now I have reached 60 the risks are too great to carry on without...
  6. andyolly

    The Hidden Killer. Type 2 Diabetes.

    I control my type 2 with diet and exercise after completing a low calorie diet for 12weeks at my last doctors visit my b.s.l was an average of 6.4. So I felt not bad eh then I watch the program and have had nightmares for 2 nights. I felt the work we put in to help our condition was not talked...
  7. andyolly

    Regular moderate exercise log

    Hi I have not posted of late, I blame rubbish phone. Anyway Its been a while since the L.C.diet and the weight has increased a little, however in the gym at least 4nights aweek but mostly everyday looking to burn over 350cals each visit. Needed knew challenge so Mud run Saturday c a ight wait...
  8. andyolly

    Thanks Prof Taylor - Newcastle University

    Wow, anyway I thought the post was about lc diets, might be wrong though I think. I completed Prof Taylor diet few months back, now exercise and better diet keeps me in check. Don't believe I found a cure however I feel good and bs good too. Fully recommend it.
  9. andyolly

    Regular moderate exercise log

    Just got on train to home. Then off to gym. Lovely evening shame equipment not outside. This exercise regime is defo helps BG levels. Beach body here I come ha ha. Glad this isn't video.
  10. andyolly

    Regular moderate exercise log

    Just got on train to home. Then off to gym. Lovely evening shame equipment not outside. This exercise regime is defo helps BG levels. Beach body here I come ha ha. Glad this isn't video.
  11. andyolly

    Regular moderate exercise log

    I try with a lot of success to visit the gym everyday. With mixture of cardio and weights. Aiming to burn 450 to 500cals. It is only an hour out of my day a d beats the Tele. Sunday morning gym afternoon digging allotment actually that felt a better workout. 1000m row, 30 situps, 15...
  12. andyolly

    Anyone use a fitbit

    Interesting post as just started looking at buying a Garmin. Do you believe they are accurate enough and do they all allow food to be added
  13. andyolly

    What's in your Lunch Box today

    Today I have an avocado baked with an egg yolk were the stone was. Sprinkled with paprika. My usual crispy thins, tomatoes and nuts.
  14. andyolly

    Is no-one going to mention the BBC news report?

    Oh, oh my goodness I must be fat
  15. andyolly

    Hi to all,

    Hi. I think Muzza has a good point it is your diabetes so take back some control. Use the medical profession advice as advice. Eat test, record, adjust. Read as much as you can off this site its really help me. Good Luck
  16. andyolly

    What's in your Lunch Box today

    So today I have a shake due to too many bad meals in work. I do intend on using some of the suggested lunches from the Mail yesterday as they looked rather tasty. Fancy the baked avocado with egg
  17. andyolly

    Positives of having diabetes?

    I,m an optimist so should find it some kind of blessing. 1I know more about healthy eating now, lost 11/2 stone on l.c.diet 2 I exercise everyday and now have abs (oh get me) 3 I climbed Snowdon over Grib Croc to prove something to myself. 4 I get to have challenging dialogue with health...
  18. andyolly

    What's in your Lunch Box today

    So lunch today consists of home made squash soup with a touch of chilly & 2 crackers.
  19. andyolly

    What's in your Lunch Box today

    So today no Lunch box as yesterday in meeting lunch provided. Today it will be 200calorie shake breakfast and another for lunch and dinner will be veg,salad.
  20. andyolly

    What's in your Lunch Box today

    Thankyou sounds easy enough and its now on my lunch list too