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OK , Got stung on sunday / stood on a wasp ( I think ) in my flip flops . That evening , things seemed to calm down , after washing the foot , applying cream ,antihystamine and tablets , and monday was in difficulty , .... frozen brussel sprouts applied . Ended up in A and E last night . on...

I have increased thirst ... Quite bad and am drinking some 7 litres of fluid a day ...waking at night thirsty and my eyes are dry. But water up after drinking .... Do I need to mention this and see a doctor . type 2 / metformin 2x 500 mg a day. Propranolol and ramipril for Bp Is this normal...

Just felt awful and wanted to sit down , wobbly , shaking faint Tested my BG 4.3 it read is that very low?? Raided the chocolate box ..... Still feeling wobbly ... After 10 minutes ... Have I had a hypo ?

Re Metformin - after being on it for some 3 months now it has just kicked in !! with a reading on my Hba1c blood test of 49 mmol . I am chuffed , as I had imagined injecting insulin , if it didn`t work !! plus a weight loss of 11 pounds . Happy Friday everyone ! Yoda !

I am at week 3 now of Metformin , 1000mg per day 2 doses ,,,,,with still high readings pre lunch 11.6 only had one rich tea biscuit for breakfast . i am also getting thinner ..... Is it possible to be type one now ?? I am nibbling on salad , I know readings will go up . They are just not like...

Glucose meter is heading for the bin ! along with metformin tabs ! ( I must have a duff batch ) I am at 13.5 reading on the monitor . just BEFORE Lunch ! Only had a tiny banana greenish for breakfast . I am doing no different than before .But the metformin hasnt kicked in after a week . I am...

Getting fed up with this Diabetes mularchy ! I am on day 3 of Metformin , and my reading is 9.3 on the monitor after eating salad and a mini Higgidy quiche four hours ago ! Does it take a while to kick in , I am on 500mg to start with , increasing to 2 X 500mg after 2 weeks . Any help / info...

I have been managing with Diet only with my diabetes . Seeing the nurse today , andI notice that my HBA1C is 66 . I just filled out the new form , to take to the appointment. Will they put me on metmorfin for that reading ? I already take Blood pressure and cholesterol meds . Any info would help...

Does any one experience great thirst ? I am type 2 , on diet only , I have been thirsty for liquid for about a week . I drink lots , and 10 minutes later feel thirsty again. should I be worried , I wondered if my kidneys are struggling . I have High blood pressure treated with propranolol ...

I have had for the past few days noticed numbness in and around my chin , and the tip of my tongue is numb . Has anyone else had these symptoms? Hot and cold feel the same......... My feet and fingers are still numb , and I told the nurse at my annual meeting with her , She didn`t seem to be...

I am type 2 , on diet only control. My last 2 HBA1C readings have been 6. something and yet when I do a spot check , the reading is usually 9. something , and thats first thing on waking , it goes up in the day to 11 something . The question I have is why then does the average reading come out...

Does anyone have any experience of numbness on their feet , and numbness spreading up there legs ? I cannot now feel my skin on ankles and calf area . At this rate I am worried I might go numb all over . Fingers pads are not the best either ! I would have thought that a good regular HBA1C...

I have recently discovered that Burgen Bread with linseed and soya seed is really a great way to curb hunger , and even out blood glucose readings. With my favourite peanut butter ( whole earth organic no added sugar) this combination is spot on....just one slice will curb hunger pangs for...

Has anyone noticed that there blood pressure is better upon starting taking simvastatin? Does it help improve the blood flow? HBA1C 6.4 Diet only Type 2

Is it nesscesary to carry Diabetes ID info on you? Even though you are controlling it with Diet only......... :think: Type 2 , Diet only , HBA1C 6.4 Take Propranolol, Ramipril , and Simvastatin .

I have just been prescribed Simvastatin 40mg daily. Does anyone have any adverse reaction when taking it ? Especially at the beginning? Doc mentioned liver function , cramps ,and if I went yellow go back and see him....... :sick: :mrgreen: I havent started yet , or picked up the prescription ...

My diabetic nurse was horrified to hear that I eat a jar of peanut butter a week ,,,,,,,, is that excessive? Is there a healthy alternative? I have to keep a jar in my drawer , and some times spoon it in ! as its a quick healthy fix when feeling wobbly . Any one else do the same ? I cant get...

I have regular readings of over 12.6 i wondered what is considered to be an emergency situation ? I am on diet only. I thought I had this all controlled well.I am not doing well tho! type 2 . hbaic was 6.1 about a year ago Is anyone else struggling on diet only? I am getting really fed up with...

I am at home with Flu , this has knocked me sideways..... I haven`t eaten for 2 days . I know that`s not good . The question I have is ....... Do I not need a flu jab now ?? as surely You can`t get flu twice ? within a few months? as your body sees the strain? I just don`t know .... any...

I find that afternoons are very tiring . I sit at a desk , working on a computer, and I am catching myself having micro sleeps , and going into a dream , momentarily , then coming too ! Generally in the afternoons only ! Does anyone else experience this ? I eat sensibly , I am on diet only...