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Thanks for responding. I’ve been fine before but things have changed. I’ll give it a go.

Hello, Ive been T2 for 12 years now (im 53). Have been taking 4xslow release metformin for a few years and i low carb. So my numbers have been going up but the last couple 3 weeks or so im really struggling. For example for breakfast i had a sausage, 2 bacon and 2 eggs. Lunch 2 pieces of...

So been t2 for 12 years and recently started feeling bad with slight hands and feet burns and a few aches like when i first went low carb. i have been pushing it a bit with some extra wine and a few treats but after being strict for a few weeks, no real change. So i come home after not eating...

Hi, that's what I've done and its working. I'm taking two metformin now but gone back to low carbing more strictly and its working, along with doing some running. thanks everyone. this site is a life saver!

Hi all. Well it just seems like my sugars have got quite a lot higher. Started testing again and getting scores like 9, 10,12 as opposed to the 5's and 6's i used to get. Decided to agree to docs request for another metformin. Hopefully it'll do the trick an get the numbers down. I'm still low...

thanks for the info so far folks. i take one metformin 500 and one simvastatin

Hello, Just looking for advice really. Ive been type two for about 5 years. Got very ill, diagnosed and I've been low carbing ever since. When i was first diagnosed i tested myself religiously and got down to consistent scores of 6-7. I do recall when i was first diagnosed i would sweat a lot...

Hi, Just got back from my first NHS clinic after getting diagnosed in July with type 2. I was off work for a month back then feeling terrible and had no idea what was wrong with me. The first week was hell in that I had all sorts of nasty symptoms (numbness in feet and arms, rapid heartbeat...

Hi again, Well 12 days in and I'm showing signs of improvement. My BG levels are now under 9 two hours after food and I've started to feel better. Low carbs is definitely the way to go! My feet are feeling a little better now as well so I guess as swimmer said, it was indeed the bg levels being...

Thanks H :-)

Thanks ever so for the info both :) This forum is going to make a big difference! Sounds like I'm doing the testing right with a test before and a couple of hours after a meal. I'm worried about my feet. Last night it was more like a burning than a numbness and I'm concerned it may hinder my...

Hi all, I've been diagnosed a week now. The first couple of days were kind of just taking things in, then a day or two of helplessness but now I feel I'm at least starting to get to grips with things. I've got a nice iphone thing so I can test my gl levels. Am now eating the right foods, low...