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I've been type 2 for 3 years. My HbA1C results have always been 7.5-8%. I was initially put on metformin but had severe reactions (bad headaches and spaced out). I tried low carb diet alone without success so continued with low carb but with addition of medication called Sitagliptin. In August...

Not sure if anyone can help as doubt the issue I have is Diabetes linked but I really am feeling low at present. This site has helped before. I was diagnosed type 2 in February this year and, following diet, went to prediabetes in June. Great news. 3 weeks ago whilst driving I had massive...

Hi I came off of metformin 10 Days ago because I was feeling very dizzy, even with the slow release version. Without the drugs I seem to have glucose Levels regulated with LCHF diet. Post meals (2hrs) I'm anywherefrom 4.2 to 5.5. However premeal they can be as low as 2. I am sticking to...

I was diagnosed as T2 4 weeks ago. Dr told me to change lifestyle etc but said I needed help with metformin. I had a very bad reaction on only 1 tablet 500mg at breakfast. I was totally spaced out and living in a dream world with bad headaches. After 1 week I was told to come off. I recovered...

What a week. Just thought I would share it. Diagnosed last Friday with T2. Would never have known I had it but detected in annual medical review. Doctor advised change of lifestyle but also said I needed some help from Metformin. First week was to be 1 tablet a day rising to 3 over 3 weeks...