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I had the same problem I have lost 4 stone in a year and the weight just fell off. I went and saw my doctor about this as I was very worried only to be told my weight would find its own level and it was nothing to worry about , although she did do my blood tests early and reduced my metformin to...

Re: how rude is your GP is so upset with the way I was treat It is not your fault that you have diabetes, lots of people who are obese will have a pancreas that will keep on working no matter what they eat. I have lost 4stone since diagnosis and was what many would class as a typical type 2 fat...

Re: Medication again! I was srarted on 2 metformin when diagnosed, this has been reduced to one per day like you my results are good last ones 5 so I thought I would be able to go diet controlled. Dr says no as she says keeping on one helps protect pancriatic function. She has been very good...

I think I agree with the cat farm not factory. Wish labels were easier to read and they would just be upfront about whats in things no wonder people are fat when you see how much sugar is in things that claim to be healthy. My weekend treat of a Saturday night pudding profeteroles this Sat will...

In Mail today trans fats wont be banned by goverment. Wife was livid after reading that Elmlee 55% less fat cream which she uses sparingly for treats has nearly 100% more transfats than real full fat double cream, 26% of it is hydrogenated vegtable oil what a con you sort of expect them in junk...

I had the same brain fog when sugars were high pre diagnosis - I was blissfully unaware nodding off all the time, my wife thought I had some kind of brain deteriation and was so worried,then the need to pee day and night with the blurred vision started - she said go to docs I think you have late...

Thanks Sid think it is down to weight loss just hope it keeps up could do with a clothing allowance though.Thought doctor was right about hypos but like to check with the experts who live it :D

I have been T2 since October 09 and have now got good control of sugar levels going from levels of 29 to 5 at last hb1ac test. I am on one met per day and sit between 4.5 and 6.5 for the last six months.The doctor told me I would not take hypos as this is the only medication I am on is this...

I am type 2 diagnosed October 09 I am lucky enough that I am able to eat carbs without any adverse effects on my readings. My HBA1c readings have been 5.5% and 5% on one 500g met. I am not fat but was fat when diagnosed if proved to be true that a higher level is better for my health it just...

I am certain that my doctor is going to try to put me on statins with a cholesteral level of 5. though I dont know what the good or bad levels are I will now be finding out. Does a cholesteral level act like blood sugar levels and go up and down ? There is so much that I dont understand This...

Re: Metformin and weight loss Thanks I feel it is the metformin as when the dosage was halved to one per day weight loss slowed down but as I have to watch cholestorol level too it makes it harder. I would like to try diet controlled as levels are never above 5 but dont know if doctor will...

I need to gain weight too it drives me mad all the well meaning non diabetics who feel the need to tell me I am getting too thin. Tried adding cream and cheese ect but this has raised my cholesterol and the nurse is not happy sugars are good though,it sort of feels like you think you are doing...

I make a sort of sugarfree [to my mind] cheesecake,as I am new to all this and making things up as i go along - it does not put my sugars up. Whisk together one carton elmlee 55% less fat cream with one tub half fat philly cheese rind and juice of one lemon and lime. Two packets hartleys lemon...

Metformin and weight loss I was found to be type 2 in October 09 sugars 29 ,8,5.7. i am on one metformin a day reduced from two per day at last 3 mnth check with nurse.Problem is I cant stop weight loss without upping fats and now they want to see me about cholestrol which was 8 and is now 5.8...