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Thanks Bluetit1802, My next check up is in six months time so as you've suggested I'll give my body more time to adjust. I'm still losing about a pound in weight each week and my target is 16st. I've not had any issues with my cholesterol levels previously to being diagnosed last June, so the...

As with aqualung, apologies from myself too as its been several weeks since I last visited the forum looking for answers. I was diagnosed with T2D in June and shortly after that I started out on a high fat low carb diet. This has worked very well with over a stone of weight lost and my BG...

Thanks Reddog, This itching is driving me nuts (and irritating them too!!) If it's just a case of P45 cream then it'll be job done and I'll stay on the medication. I'm only a couple of months into taking tablets daily and testing my BG so I suppose it's still early days for me. I really...

Thanks Mike D I'm seeing my Nurse Practioner on Friday so hopefully I'll be able to get some answers or a referral to see my GP should the need arise.

Thanks bobrobert, Jock itch is a colourful search term and I'm sure I'll get some interesting results lol. I'll take a look and see what comes up :)

Thanks for the info Indy 51. I'll have a chat with the Nurse Practioner later this week and hopefully get my Metformin changed to the normal type. Hopefully this might do the trick!!

Hi All, I've been on Metformin SR for about two months now since being diagnosed with T2 in mid June. I've had no real lasting problems with stomach upsets apart from when I first started taking them. The problem that I do have however is severe itching and soreness and cracked painful skin in...

Thanks Christiana0308, I'm very glad to be here on the forum.

Hi Rachox, Thank you for your kind welcome and for tagging me in with daisy1. I've already made some progress with the control of my T2D but I've only just started my journey. I know that I'll find all of the information and answers the questions that I have right here. Thanks again :)

Thanks Guzzler, It's really good to be here :)

Hi AM1874, Thanks for your kind welcome and for the really inspiring set of results that you have posted at the bottom of your message. I know that it's still early days for me,but my first week of self monitoring results and weight loss targets are looking ok, Lots of changes to make to but...

Hi daisy1, Thank you for your kind welcome to the forum and for the introduction info that you have kindly provided. I know that I am in the right place for the best support to help me get control of my T2D :)

Thanks barriebanana :)

Hi Everyone, About three weeks ago I was diagnosed with T2D after visiting my doctor after feeling unwell for a few days. I was quite stunned and shocked at first, but I've been adjusting and coming to terms of with my new reality since then. I'm feeling very up-beat, positive and happy that...