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Hi, I started on Metformin but stopped after a month or so.

Quick update, HBA1C at diagnosis in April was 57, this week HBA1C is 37.I Thanks to this site and all the supportive users I have adopted a healthy and sustainable diet. Also, BP down, cholesterol now within normal limits, lost around a stone and a half and honestly haven't felt better in many...

Lady Grey tea is very nice too, citrus flavour.

Hi folks, two more Newbie questions; 1. How do we dispose our used lancets and test strips? 2. Advice please ... We have a long standing family trip to London, planned before diagnosis, to see 'Hamilton', our excursion includes afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason's , which will play havoc with my...

Hi Again All, I do now have access to summary medical notes and test results. The results of my recent blood test are; Pathology Investigations Full blood count Haemoglobin concentration 116 g/L [126.0 - 180.0] Below low reference limit Total white blood count 4.6 10*9/L [4.0 - 12.0] Red...

Thanks everyone so far, I have an 'ordinary' eye test on Monday and received an appointment this morning for a Diabetic Eye Screening test on 22/05, I'm also having full bloods again the same day. I'll check my online GP access, last time summaries and test results weren't accessible but I have...

Hi Folks, another shocked newbie, Diagnosed around three weeks ago after being sacked by Blood Donation Service as I was anaemic. HbA1c = 57 (fasting). Straight on Metformin 500mg, now 1g after two weeks. GP clear the condition is established and irreversible. Have found the website invaluable...