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Thanks everyone, really appreciate it x

I’m not completely against insulin but if I can do what I’m doing and improve I’d like to carry on as I am. Until I have my appointment at the hospital I won’t really know. I hope they do bloods to check to confirm it’s definitely not type 1 and that my pancreas is managing on these meds x

My lowest I’ve been since starting it is 4.5. I test really regularly. Yes it’s not helped my appetite but I’m refusing to let myself over eat. Keto meals and fruit or a bit of meat if I need a snack. I was told it can make you put weight on but I’ve got quite a bit to lose and I’m eating so...

I have a monitor and check my levels morning, evening and throughout the day. I’ve completely turned my diet around. I’ve been running high for a few years and that’s what’s making me worried I won’t be able to avoid insulin. Is it possible to just need insulin for a period of time to give the...

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The diabetic nurse mentioned that might pancreas might be getting “tired” and that perhaps insulin would be beneficial. Is there a way they could actually check how my pancreas is functioning? I’d like to see my hba1c in 3 months ideally when I’ve been on keto for much longer and been on this...

Could anyone give me anything positive regarding Gliclazide? I’m started taking it for type 2 diabetes. 80mg twice daily plus I also take 10mg Empagliflozin. I’d just like to know if anyone is currently on it and if they have anything positive to share? Such as avoiding insulin due to taking...

Never had an issue with it. The only thing is a bit of lightheadedness but that’s all [emoji4]

Any advice on where to start with Keto? Heard such good things about it and although I know it’s cutting out carbs I’m not sure where to start with it? Thanks

I take Jardiance. I only take 10mg daily as when I moved onto 20mg daily it made me far too lightheaded. My BP is good so on this it can lower it. It also makes you pee out sugar so it’s important to stay really well hydrated on it.

Hi, I have type 2 diabetes. I have been on empaglifozin 10mg for a couple of years. I can’t increase to 20mg as when I tried it made me light headed so had to move back down to 10mg. My levels aren’t low enough so my GP put me on 3mg rybelsus tablets to take alongside the empagliflozin. I’ve...

I’m actually not even on metformin now as it didn’t agree with me at all. Went on empagliflozin and I was getting light headed so I’ve actually not been on any medication now for around 4/5 months. My last blood test was “ok”. I just feel like symptoms are starting again but itching and numbness...

I was diagnosed as type 2 around 18 months ago. My question is has anyone been diagnosed as type 2 but actually ended up being type 1? I’m overweight and I haven’t lost any weight that I’m aware of. I know weight loss is a big indicator of type 1 but is that always the case? Can people be...

Can anyone tell me the positives to taking victoza as a type 2 diabetic? Been on empagliflozin but having side effects so the gp has suggested I move on to victoza injections. I know they can help with weight loss which is good as that’s what I’m trying to do at the moment. Any positive feedback...

I’ve been the gp. A urine sample was checked and no sugar in it so guessing that’s a good sign! Thank you everyone for your comments x

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I will be taking him to get it checked out. I just wondered if children diagnosed with it had all the symptoms or just a few? I’ve heard stories where children or adults have lost lots of weight but he’s definitely not lost any and he’s not underweight x

My son is 5 years old. He is obsessed with drinking. He literally always asks for drinks and even after playing at a friends house gets upset in the car because he says he’s so thirsty. He even has to have a drink during the night. He is constantly hungry also. He seems ok within himself...

Hi, I’m type 2. I’m thinking of trying a low carb diet. It seems to be very popular amongst type 2’s. Is anyone following this way of eating? What are the benefits? Thanks

Hi, Yes I had it checked and it had come down from 88 to around 70. That was while I was on metformin. I’ve only recently started Jardiance but I test my blood sugars at home and so far so good. I did it this morning before I ate and it was 6.9 so I’m pleased with that. I’m on 25mg if Jardiance...