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I am 46 and was diagnosed T2 in June. I'm on metformin and lipitor. I could do with losing a stone but I am by no means obese. It came as no surprise - three of my four grandparents were diabetic and my mother and her brother are both insulin dependant diabetics so I didn't really stand much of...

Hi all, I was diagnosed T2 in June 2011. I am taking 2 x slow release metformim (Glucophage) at night and a Lipitor for cholesterol. I was sent to see a diabetic nurse and dietician at my local hospital and received conflicting advice. The nurse told me to limit carbs as much as possible and...

I was diagnosed in June 2011. Type 2 - fasting blood test 7.5. Started on metformin and statins. Had terrible stomach and nausea so switched to slow release and I'm now feeling much better, My question is re blood testing at home. I tested myself before dinner and was 5.9. Then had a dinner...