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    Type 2 Metformin, Diarrhea & 'slow release' metformin

    I have recently been diagnosed with T2 (Feb), and was prescribed Metformin 500mg to start, slow start ie 1 per day, building up to 2 a day, then 3 a day, then Metformin 850mg was introduced dovetailing in whilst the 500mg was being tailed off. A consistent side effect has been diarrhea, such...
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    Recent diagnosis T2, Gliclazide, weight gain

    Hi A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with T2. I was prescribed metformin and gliclazide. 1 x5 metformin and 1x gliclazide per day to start. After almost 3 weeks, despite eating less than half I was eating before, and mostly carb free (including 'hidden' sugars), I am up almost 2 kg on the weight I...
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    Hello. A newbie, diagnosed today with T2

    Hi. Just had a formal diagnosis this morning of having Type 2 Diabetes, after a week filled with appointments with GPs and nurses for various tests. My blood sugar was at 19.6 earlier this week and today at 19.8. My ketones were at 1.1, and there was a brief discussion about hospitalisation for...
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