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Are Lidl still doing these high protein rolls? three supermarkets near me have stopped selling them, despite them seeming to be really popular. Are there any alternatives?

I'm very encouraged by this article. I'm not overweight (BMI of 22) but that doesn't mean I don't have too much visceral fat. Following an 800 calorie diet for two months would see me waste away to nothing, but if good results can be achieved in even a few days then it's certainly worth a goal.

I'm looking for people's opinions and advice. I was diagnosed Type 2 a couple of years ago, and for the last 18 months I've followed a low carb high fat diet which in particular includes lots of butter and cheese. This has helped to keep my blood glucose pretty much within normal levels, but...

Obviously I can't give medical advice, but I think you can safely drink as much as you want while taking metformin. There is an absolutely minuscule chance of you experiencing complications, but even though it's so minuscule the drug companies protect themselves by putting these dire warnings on...

Take no notice of the scaremongering warnings. There are very few medications that can't be consumed with alcohol, and metformin certainly isn't one of them. I regularly wash mine down with a bottle of red wine :lol:

I couldn't disagree more. Metformin has been a frontline drug of choice for decades, and despite the fact that some people experience unpleasant side effects it is well proven to be extremely safe and extremely effective.

As well as lowering blood sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity, metformin has well proven cardio vascular protection benefits. In my view it is worth taking it for this reason alone, irrespective of whether you have good control of blood sugar or not

Take no notice - it's a load of twaddle. Most evenings I wash my metformin tablet down with a glass of red wine :lol:

I have the iBG star and find the meter to be fantastic. It's great to be able to work out tends with the graph displays. I use alternative site testing, and have to say the lancet isn't great for that. It usually takes a few attempts to get a sample from my forearm, but I still prefer it to...

Have to say that red wine definitely reduces my blood sugar. In fact I will allow myself some extra carbs if I'm also drinking wine.

On several occasions I've sunk a bottle of strong red wine followed by a large glass of port. As I take my metformin straight after my evening meal I've often washed it down with a glug of wine :lol: I don't drink beer, but I don't think two or three pints would be a problem.

I use alternative site testing - usually on my forearm. There is a slight lag in blood glucose levels compared to the fingertips so must be used with caution in some situations, such as if someone was in danger of a hypo. But for day to day monitoring of T2 it is perfectly adequate.

I generally eat Hovis Original Wheatgerm, which is 9.7g carbs per slice - though the slices are rather small. Burgen is acceptable, but it just doesnt seem like "real" bread.

Hi Laura I often get periods lasting a few days at a time when I get a dry mouth or feel downright thirsty. I always expect it to be caused by high glucose but my readings are always normal. I don't know what causes it but it's very unpleasant because I presume it's an indication that something...

Hi Nikki I also suffer from an anxiety disorder, and since I was diagnosed last month my anxiety has gone through the roof. The fact that my first foot exam and retinopathy exam were both clear reduced the anxiety a bit. I am constantly amazed at the physical symptoms of anxiety. I have also...

According to the latest edition of the British National Formulary, non propietary Metformin 500mg tablets cost 3.25p per tablet, and the slow release cost 11p per tablet. Glucophage cost 3.4p per tablet and Glucophage SR cost 10.6p per tablet. So the slow release are about three times more...

Urination!! :P Before I was diagnosed I definitely had increased thirst and more frequent urination. Not hugely excessive, but with the benefit of hindsight it was certainly noticeable. Since I've vastly reduced carbs and my blood glucose is under control that has largely gone. Except I get...

Yes please :D I'm also interested in taking supplements and have ordered cinnamon and gymnema from Puritan's Pride, but bitter lemon capsules seem much more expensive and I haven't decided on a source. I'm always delighted when others are willing to share the benefit of their experience, and...

I'm extremely interested in this and would like to try some supplements I've found Gymnema on the Puritan Pride website, and cinnamon complex (1000mg cinnamon and 200mg chromium picolinate - any good?). I haven't had as much luck finding reasonably priced bitter lemon capsules. Can someone with...

Thanks for your replies. I've only just been diagnosed and will hopefully be managed mainly through diet - my GP put me on 500mg of metformin more for the cardio benefits than for a real need for glucose control. My GTT was only just over the diabetic threshold and my HbA1c is 5.4 (36). My GP...