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I was diagnosed with T2 back in 2010 at 32 years old. No family history of diabetes. My GP discussed the cause being stress and working shift work which totally could have been the case. The more I look back at the time I was diagnosed it makes sense that it was stress and not lifestyle.

Am eating all the things that I should do. Being careful and not eating anything out of the ordinary. That's why I don't understand it. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Just wanted to see if anyone has had any unusual BG highs after starting the combined pill. At the moment my BG's are running from around 15-28. Felt so rough today had to go to the doctors and they have now upped my gliclazide so am taking 750mg of metformin 3 x a day and 30mg of gliclazide 3x...

Please please please dont give up!! I had a similar experience and felt that there is no way I should be treated like that. So I changed GP surgeries and it was the best thing I ever did!!! If I ever find that things get bad again I wouldnt hesitate to change again. You deserve to get the right...

Thanks dawnmc will take a look. X

I would like to get more done on my feet. Wouldn't choose my arms as I work signing for deaf children so need to keep them clear. Also thought of more on my back but at the moment no money to do it. Boo hoo!!!

Thanks Toriana, it is addictive though and am always thinking about what I will have next!!!

My right foot took a long time to heal but I wasn't diagnosed as Type 2 then so looking back that makes sense as to why it didn't. My left foot healed well but slowly. At the time my meds were helping me keep good BG levels. I think that is the key when getting one. Make sure your levels are ok...

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Thanks very much for all your comments. It was nice to read them and see that others are perhaps feeling the same thing. I think my problem at the moment is I have hit a huge lull. When I was first diagnosed I was so goo, lost 3stone and felt great. I have found the strict regime hard to keep...

I visited my diabetic nurses this week for my A1C results. She advised me that it is 7.2. Bearing in mine my last one was 10.5. With this in mind she still wanted me to get it lower. I advised that I was finding this difficult at the moment as I was feeling hungry all the time. She advised to...

If it's your first tattoo I would recommend getting it done where only you can see it. By this I mean on your back. I had my first three on my back and only braved getting ones on my feet a few years ago. After my Grandmother had one of her legs amputated due to diabetes I wanted to make the...

P.S when you are unwell or recovering from illness your blood levels can be raised so take that in to consideration too. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

In my experience as T2 it took a while for my bloods to settle down. At first my bloods were in the teens for quite a while but I had close contact with my GP and Diabetic Nurse. Don't be scared to ask these questions to your GP or DN. If they are not approachable and you don't feel they are...

P.s If you have trouble with the metformin, like upset stomach etc go back to the doctor and ask for the slow release ones. Much better, well worked for me. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Sharron Take a deep breath and read more of this forum. Things will seem all over the place for you at the moment but dont worry there is loads of support and experience here to read and listen too. Its about what works for you as we are all different in how we manage our diabetes. Ask as...

Thanks for sharing your experinces being T2. Sounds like you certainly have had a rollercoaster of experience over the last 8 years. Hopefully sometime soon things for you will settle and you will find the right balance of meds. Really appreciate people sharing and happy to do so with fellow...

Thanks for the reply. I do take both Gliclizide first thing in the morning. Would it help if I spread the second till later in the day? Just frustrated as used to have such good control and now feel like I dont know whats going on or what to do. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Struggling a bit at the moment and wanted some friendly advice from people on here. Am Type 2 and currently on metformin sr 2 tablets in the morn, gliclazide x2 and statin. Since going on the second gliclazide my bloods have been up and down. Just wondered if anyone else has found this. When...