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I hadn't realised about the carpal tunnel and I've been experiencing that, now I know why. I have experienced dizziness and tiredness - found it was partly due to raised blood sugar levels but also my blood pressure. Always worth going back and making a nuisance of yourself at the doctors, the...

Hello Mike and Shirl, This forum is great and helped me hugely when I was diagnosed in June. Things quickly got better and although there was the occasional hitch, they kept getting better. Staying positive makes things happen in a good way I find. You'll get a lot of support here. Good...

You and I have both had a very good day then! I've just posted my good news too. Feels good doesn't it! :D :D :D Griffy.

I'm so happy!!! Now I know that's an unusual headline for posts in this forum, but I am very happy! I'm not here to gloat, just to share good news because when I was first diagnosed with T2 at the beginning of June this year I didn't quite know what had hit me and I want people to understand...

Dear Shy Girl, Sorry to hear about your problems, unfortunately this isn't something I can help with. However, I did want to reply to the posts here and have deliberated at some length as to whether I should or not, so I hope you don't mind me putting my pennyworth in anyway? There are a lot...

I'm interested in this thread because for some months now I've experienced a weird sweet smell in my nose. For a while I was trying to work out where it was coming from until I realised I was the only one who could smell it!! :shock: I was diagnosed T2 at the beginning of June and since then...

I echo nigel's comments, she'd be very happy that she's helped you find your way. Takes some doing getting your brain round it sometimes, I'm still trying!!! Good luck. Griffy.

Hello and welcome to the Forum! Have to say I've found it extremely valuable. Sorry to hear about your daughter. A friend of mine had a very similar experience with her 7-year old son and he was helped a lot by a few hypnotherapy sessions believe it or not. It was something called solution...

Re: Metformin - how quick does it work? Thanks Ken, As I thought, I need to keep a closer eye on my diet. I've reduced the carbs hugely, but more need to go as I still sneak a couple of slices of wholemeal in on the quiet! I think the initial shock of being diagnosed had worn off and I'd...

Metformin - how quick does it work? Dear all :D I was diagnosed T2 about 2 months ago with a fasting bg of 10. Since then I've been on Metformin (500 x 3), lost a stone (only 3 more to go!) and increased my dog walking plus last week started swimming (ain't I a saint!!) :P After about...

Dear all, My other half found this interesting piece on Statins on http://www.netdoctor.co.uk which I felt gave a good non-alarmist look at Statins and gave some interesting facts on how Statins can benefit Diabetics who don't even have high cholesterol: How effective are statins for people...

Re: Statins! Dear all, Thank-you so much for all your replies, they've been very helpful and quite motivating. I have decided that I'll go with the statins and see what happens, I tend to be able to think positively so I'll just blank any thoughts of side-effects as much as possible and see...

Statins! I'm on my third week of Metformin and the doc says he wants to put me on statins in 2 weeks time once he's checked there are no side-effects from the Metformin (which there aren't). My cholesterol was 9 (gulp) so I fully realise something has to happen quickly. I've lost 9lbs since I...

Hey Magill, Reading your post has really helped me get my brain round what I need to be doing. I'm off to print it out and get myself sorted. Keep us posted on how the next tests go and keep up the good work!! Griffy.

Couldn't agree more about this site. My problem has always been staying power on diets which over the years has mucked up my metabolic rate. I've only been diagnosed a week and am still wondering how I'm going to stick to being 'good' for the rest of my life (only another 40 or so years to...

Never have a laughed so much whilst having a rather bad headache! Thanks you lot, cheered me up no end, you get the award for the most entertaining thread on this site I've found so far. Screaming oranges indeed! :lol: Griffy

Interesting what you say Ardbeg, I was fasting bg of 10 and he's put me straight on medication (this was Tuesday). I may challenge this a little with diabetic nurse when I see her. Griffy.

Dear Mr Carp Man, It's the power I secretly convey via the internet, it draws people in you know :twisted: All was well yesterday till just after I wrote that all was well, then I had stomach cramps but that was about the sum total and they passed after about half an hour. I'm only taking...

Hi Chris, I'm new to all this, diagnosed couple of days ago. My other half is obviously very worried and so I got him to read comments on this site as he felt he couldn't do anything and started fussing. If it helps, try putting the boot on the other foot and think about if it were you Mum...

Hi Alison, You're almost at the same point as me, I was diagnosed on Tuesday and took my first Metformin tablet this morning. So far so good! Going to see the Diabetic Nurse on Monday and my surgery have told me they run a support group which might be interesting to check out. Anyway, good...