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Hi Viv. Thanks for your reply. Have taken on board the things you have said about calorie intake and if my weight does go too low will try it out and see if there is any improvement. Im not underweight yet and am losing weight slowly but all this is a bit confusing I was only diagnosed last...

I was diagnosed with type 2 last November. Was put on metformin 2x daily. My BS was 27.5 and HBA 11. I lost a stone in weight. I started to watch all carbs changed my diet, no sugar sweets biscuits cakes etc. Had my last HBA in Feb and it came back as 7. My BS levels in the morning are round the...

Thank you all for replying to my post, Your replies have been helpful to me. I now realise that its probably the Metformin which is causing me to lose weight. Just wanted to know if it was normal now I understand it much more. I have bought a meter this is how I know my BS is quite high after a...

I am newly diagnosed 2 weeks ago as type 2. Posted yesterday and got some good advice from members. Very grateful for the advice and have taken it all onboard. Lovely people on here !!!. Can I just ask 2 questions. Since I have been diagnosed I have lost about 10lbs in weight and its still...

Thanks so much to you all who replied to my post. I feel happier in myself now that I have people to talk to who have the same problem, and don't feel so isolated and alone. Have taken on board everything you have all said and will be looking for Dr Bernsteins book. Have also been reading about...

Thank you both for your replies I will take on board what you have both said. When I tested this morning my meter showed 10.2 this was first thing before I ate anything, tested after 2 hours and it was 9.9. I did have porridge for breakfast. Am now looking at low GI to see what low carbs are on...

I am newly diagnosed 2 weeks ago with type 2. On Metformin twice a day. I am 63 years old and have degenerative arthritis in my spine and fibromyalgia. I am totally confused about carbs and overwhelmed by all the info I have been given by GP and practice nurse. I have bought an Accu check nano...