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  1. alison.81

    Lowered HbA1c

    In July last year my dad needed to have heart bypass surgery and so I decided I would change my diet completely. I have lost 2 1/2 stone and my HbA1c in December was normal. For the last 2 years it has been abnormal so I am pleased of myself. I will find out the actual number on Friday when I...
  2. alison.81

    Metformin

    Does anyone else have any problems with Metformin slow release? I have been on it for 3 weeks twice a day and I thought it was great and working for me but after starting the second tablet the second day I started with the stomach ache and the 'needing to go' feelings again. Back to docs...
  3. alison.81

    Fall

    Yesterday I had a fall in my local town centre. I was in a good mood as I had been looking for a paddling pool for my dog to help him cool down. I found one and was walking back to the car when all of a sudden I tripped up crossing the road and I tried to stop myself but in the end I just went...
  4. alison.81

    Rant sorry

    My mum is a diabetic and is now in a care home as she has dementia. Yesterday when I visited her I noticed she had a chocolate cake and she said oh some kind person gave it me. I then asked the staff and they said it must have been your auntie. I knew which auntie it must have been. Last...
  5. alison.81

    Hi

    Hi all I am a newbie to this forum but not to diabetes. I have been diagnosed for 6 years now. I have joined this forum because my diabetes is no longer in control and I really want to get it back in control. My mum was diagnosed with dementia and I was looking after her and let my eating...