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Thanks guys , appreciate you can't diagnose , was just wondering if other folk had experienced similar symptoms . Think I might ring Drs tomorrow and get blood test done . Did ask for blood monitor but usual answer ! No X

hi all Fairly new to this , I am on Metaformin tabs and low carb diet essentially . Recently had issues with passing urine frequently , and tingerling at the end quite uncomfortable. Also my urine smells very distinctive ! I don't have a blood glucose machine and haven't a clue as to my blood...

Thank you , yes y low carb diet went out of the window last weekend and since eating biscuits at work , in a job where we have reps coming in with lunch and cakes ! Very nice but have to learn to say no . Will bear that in mind with salt I very rarely add salt to my diet cooking veg or on food ...

hi folks I was diagnosed 3 moths ago due another blood test soon and put on Metaformin 500mg twice a day , initially I lost weight very quickly as went on a low carb diet . Nearly down to 9stone having lost 14lbs in 8 weeks , the last few days I have been eating all sorts of food , wedding...

That is interesting, I have been on low carb and generally drink a litre odf water a day but the last few days have had all sorts of food due to wedding etc. Now getting cramp in my feet mostly during the evening , haven't been drinking as much water either . Note to self increase water intake !

Hi all I haven't seen a nurse yet and currently on Metformin 500mg twice daily , I have caught a very nasty cold (from my husband) , what can I take ? Is Lemsips okay to have and Sudafeds , not sure they work but make you feel slightly better . From a stiffy lady

Hi all , it seems that doctors don't want to listen or just don't know enough about Diabetes and all the related conditions. Looking forward to speaking with the nurse ! I have just brought some lush cream and and a bath bomb made out of oats so hopefully will help . Sounds a good idea diy bath...

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Morning Liam and Carol , thank you for your comments , 1 more week to go before I see the nurse . I will definitely push for a meter , interestingly I am sure my brother who also has type 2 has a meter but I will check . Have just spent a sleepless night because of intense irritation on my chest...

I have only just be diagnosed with Type 2 although it is in the family and was borderline last year, it is interesting what everyone says about blood sugar levels being high and being itchy. The last 8 mths has been hell, I have had eczema develop on my hands swollen, peeling and very itchy at...