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I have my bloods done every year and this third year it's come back as 55mmol it's not as good as my other two and I've tried so hard with exercise and diet. I eat more healthier than most people i know and exercise more than most people I know. My question is, should I be worried about this...

Hi all, for 4 months now I've been taking 1500mg of Metformin. I eat a healthy diet. Portion control, low fats, good fats, low or zero sugar, changed bread to Burgen, 3 meals a day, Apple, banana and orange every day, 1 hour of walking 5 days a week, run 5k once a week and swim 20 lengths once a...

I'm not going to stop eating naughty things. I try really hard but I fail. I've recently discovered Nakd bars and Metcalfs skinny popcorn. I only have salted popcorn not sweet. Are these ok for a snack? Must be better than what I was eating?

Does anyone knows if Metformin can cause anemia? I am so tired and keep getting chest infections

Does anyone else here do running? I run but am finding it very hard. I've been doing it now for a year and so no advice on gradually building up please just strictly T2D related. Do my muscles work as they should because I'm finding myself in pain when i run, no injuries or strains as it goes...

Hi all, I eat porridge with half milk and half water with no additions, no sugar or honey or anything and it's in an exact portion. I'm very satisfied with this. But now it's warmer weather I'd like to eat muesli. At the moment I'm eating Alpen. Can you tell me hoe much in grams I should eat...

Hi all, When I was first diagnosed I was so much in shock that I radically changed everything as I thought I was gonna die. Since two months ago I havent been given any follow up and have just been left to take my medication, which I do successfully with no problems, and to visit to test again...

Hi there, Question, can you have sugar lows with T2D? I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago and am now on Metformin 3 times a day and low cholesterol tablets. I've cut down on my carbs, changing to Burgen bread, Porridge, brown rice I've increased my fruit and veg, lowered my dairy intake (no milk in...

Ok I've been given Metformin. 500g a day then 1000g a day then 1500g a day increasing each week. I don't understand why I'm not on insulin injections (though thankful) can anyone answer that? Can I eat a normal diet now breakfast, lunch, dinner as long as it's low fat, carb and no sugar? What do...

For a few months now I have been having abnormal symptoms, so I asked for a blood test for Diabetes (no one in my family has Diabetes) and was asked to do a second blood test as my results showed that my blood sugar levels were high. The blood tests showed my fasting blood sugar level is 12.6...