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    Do I need to self test?

    just recently been diagnosed on Metformin 500mg 4 times a day and feel much better apart from some tiredness which I guess is normal, the nurse has said I don't need to test myself, if she still says this can I get the monitor and strips myself or is it no good unless a HCP is interpreting...
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    Newly diagnosed - need advice with hot weather!

    Thanks - maybe am just reacting to high temperatures! feel ok with diet etc am having wholemeal carbs and fruit and veg. Feel so much better now now sugar levels are lower, mind you I don't have a meter to test as nurse said I don't need one! but now wondering if this is just saving money!! But...
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    Newly diagnosed - need advice with hot weather!

    Hi I have been diagnosed with type 2 - am 41 years old, been on metformin for just over a week (now on 500mg 3times a day), feel so much better :) but since the last couple of day have been really hot am finding my tiredness is back, is this my diabetes or just normal! am drinking loads but...