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Hi. I’m type 2 diabetic and take gliclazide, alogliptin and metformin to control bg. I was recently diagnosed as having low vitamin B12 for which I’m having 6 injections within 2 weeks, then probably 1 every 12 weeks. I was also told it had gone down drastically over the past few years. I...

Thank you. I did wonder about the meds. I’m due a hba1c and tried to book one, but have to wait a few weeks to get an appointment. I felt fine after I had eaten lunch and fine today. Was very hungry when I woke in the night, but numbers were fine so tried to ignore resulting in poor sleep...

Hi ive had diabetes for a few years and now use a libre freestyle as I’m unable to do the standard finger prick test due to disability from birth. This is great and I’m learning so much, and as this happens I’m trying to make adjustments to my diet. I take glyclazide, metformin and...

I am Type 2 diabetic managed with medication. I have and am still going through a great deal of stress. I am also having my house renovated and I’m experiencing many delays, so the project has taken over a year so far. My kitchen is unfinished, though I do have an oven and hob and my bedroom...

Hi. I’ve been T2 for a couple of years and still fed up and confused. My own behaviour especially confuses me. I’ve tried lower carb (100g per day) basically cutting out pasta, rice, potatoes and bread as well as obvious sweet stuff, felt better and got my hba1c down. I do this for approx 6-8...

Hi. totally agree with this. Not just Christmas Day either. At one gathering I went to with puddings and pastries to eat, the host joked can’t I just have another injection or something, not that I inject anyway. Another person said in a loud voice, we’re being good over here, as if I wasn’t...

Hi, I’m disabled with mobility and dexterity issues due to cerebral palsy. I also take medication for depression and anxiety. I have had type 2 diabetes for a few years. I have tried numerous times to test myself with a finger prick test, but I just cannot do it due to my dexterity/cp. I...

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I think the issue is that I can’t check my glucose levels. I looked up the multitclix and that isn’t available. The fastclix isn’t suitable. The main problem is getting the blood from my finger on to the test strip. I live alone so don’t have anyone...

All I know is that my triglycerides were 3.0 and the nurse was worried. 6 months ago my total cholesterol was 6.5, and had risen from 5.8 before that. My hba1c was 60 up from 56. I’m aware of Michael Moseley low carb diet, and tried to follow that for a couple of months when I was first...

Thanks. In answer to your questions, I has my test done at about 10.00 in the morning and I hadn’t eaten since the previous night. Diet wise, I try to do low carb, but have found if I go too low I just slump after exercise and really crave sugar. I have binge eating disorder so i need to not...

Hi, I’ve just had my latest hba1c test and the score has increased despite taking metformin. The nurse increased my dose and put me on statins as my triglycerides were high. I want to test myself at home so I can see what food has most effect, and to generally keep an eye. I have the kit...

My hba1c was 59. I know I cannot binge as it really messes your blood sugars, but I can’t seem to stop. I regret it every time I binge, especially now. I’m on anti depressants and see a therapist for anxiety/depression and she is aware of my diagnosis and eating issues. I have a double...

Hi. Last week I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I was not surprised by this due to previous tests and because I emotionally binge eat on sugar and carbs. I have been given the opportunity to control blood sugars by diet and without medication at this time. I had been 'good' for the weeks...

Hi. Very new to this. Sorry if in the wrong forum. Not sure what I'm doing yet. I was diagnosed T2 in mid April after being pre-diabetic last November. Mum died of cancer in March and I'm an emotional binge eater, so couldn't heed the warning. Was given 12 weeks until next test to improve...