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If a recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is caused by pancreatic cancer.Would metformin and diet change have any effect on improving blood glucose levels?

I recently purchased a home testing kit.Last night when I got home I decided to test by blood sugar.The reading was 8.3.I thought that was slightly on the high side so I retested and it showed a reading of 11.3.I thought wow ,it can't change that much in a minute.So I immediately tested a 3rd...

I do test at home.My readings are usually between 5-8.My diabetic nurse has said the weight loss is a good thing and that I am now the perfect weight for my height.

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Blood sugar is coming down.When I was diagnosed it was very high at 98.Now it's down to the low 60s.Ive tweaked a few things.I don't eat many carbs now and I'm a bit more active.I read somewhere that metformin can cause weight loss as a side effect.

Hi everyone.Ive been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for about 2 month now.I had all the symptoms...thirst,night time trips to the toilet,blurred vision and weight loss.I was about 14.5 stone but had dropped to 13 stone.The doc said it was due to diabetes.Since being diagnosed I've given up coca...

Since been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 8 weeks ago I've joined the gym and changed my diet.I invested in a self testing monitor,and every time I've used it my reading has been pleasing ,between 5 and 7.As a result I thought I'd reward myself with a barbecue and a few beers over the weekend.As...

I've been told lean meat is fine.Also nuts and avocados for some healthy fats.Good luck!

Hi guys.I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 4 weeks ago with an hba1c of 98.I've been on 2 slow release metformin tablets and started going to the gym ,as well as changing my diet.I had another hba1c test this week and it's down to 71.The doc said that's a great achievement in such a short...

I think it's time to invest in a testing kit.The downer is the strips seem so expensive!

Since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I've cut out all processed sugar(in my case this was mainly soft drinks).I was wondering if I could add a small amount of honey to my yogurt,which i mix with nuts,seeds and blueberries in the morning.Ive heard the spike in blood sugar is short lived...

Is there any point testing my ow blood glucose while I'm on medication though?As it could just be the meds that are keeping it down.

On the medication instructions it says take 1 tablet then increase to two after 10 days.She did say she would consider taking me off medication after a year.

I seem to be tolerating the medication quite well without any side effects.Im aware of the NHS not funding monitors,but she even advised me not to purchase one myself.That seems strange

My doctor says she advises against type 2 diabetics purchasing blood glucose monitors,as they aren't an accurate reading of blood sugar over a 3 monthly period.

Since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I've changed my lifestyle and started going to the gym.My blood glucose was 21.4 two weeks ago,but when I got it tested yesterday it was 5.4.I've been taking a slow release metformin tablet for about a week.Due to the progress ive made in just 2 weeks i...

Last Saturday I went to my pharmacist and my blood glucose was 21.4.I was then diagnosed with diabetes type 2 on the Monday with a diabetic score of 86.My doctor prescribed me slow release metformin tablets.But since the diagnosis I have radically changed by diet and lifestyle(lots of...

I've been told that a GP can issue you with one ,but not sure how true that is.

Anxiety really is a horrible feeling.Especially when its constant and generalized.It produces real physical symptoms,despite people saying it's just in your mind.They say excercise helps alot!

It runs in the family (no pun intended).I'm constantly swallowing it down onto my chest.Its very thick and quite difficult to shift.