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Hi, I know that sore or tired eyes are general symptoms of diabetes. I am T2 and not long diagnosed. My eyes feel dry and tired allot and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations that may be helpful to me? I am slightly short sighted in my left eye but never bothered with glasses. I...

Agreed, sounds normal - I am heavier than you and shed 7lbs in 4 weeks (on the same meds). I used to have a big appetite (& thirst) but the Metaformin has really killed it (which is great) If not doing so already, consistent exercise will help with the morning sluggishness (it will take time &...

Last week I bought a meter and took it with me to my visit with the nurse (hoping she'd show me how to use it - I am not very technological) - she told me to take it back to boots for a refund as it and the strips are available on prescription - free (has your doctor signed your free...

I am not overly overweight but my doctor prescribed metaformin more for T2 diabetic purposes. Within 6 weeks and without really trying, I shed over half a stone. The main side effect is tummy issues so I am now on the slow release version and it's much better. Don't just rely on the drug to...

Also, I am new - does anyone know how I can send & receive private messages. I seem to be unauthorised for some reason???

Re: Feeling sorry for myself and don't want to moan out loud Oh babe, you sound low. Chin up. Could be worse... "You know that statistically 1 in 50 of us lives next door to a peeping Tom. Not me though, I live next door to two a pair of blond nurses" Now tell me that hasn't cheered you...

Thank you, that''s a great help. Please stay in contact.

Hi, I am new and this is my story. A few days ago I was diagnosed Type 1 but have been in denial for well over a year. For a long time, I have been feeling unwell, drinking large volumes of orange and apple juice, eating chocolate and take aways but struggling with the effects of being tired all...

What a very sad story. I have recently been diagnosed and it scares me that something like this can happen. I am very active, I play squash, swim, don't smoke or drink and I am thinking "why me" You sound like a lovely lady and I am sorry for your loss.