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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...

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 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...

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, I’m type 2 (only diagnosed around 4/5 months ago). I’ve done well on the diet front and lost a really good amount of weight so all positive there. I was on metformin twice a day but due to side effects I had to stop taking it. My GP has now put me on 10mg Jardiance moving up to 25mg after 4...

Hi, I’m type 2 diagnosed a couple of months ago. I was put on metformin 3 times a day but as I built up to 3 I just couldn’t tolerate it so I’ve stuck with 2 a day. My blood sugar is between 6 and 9 usually and my hbc1 has improved but my stomach isn’t happy. The nurse gave me slow release ones...