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I think, to be honest everyone (diabetic or not) over indulges at Christmas. All the goodies strewn about the house don't help. Tin of chocolates here, Christmas cake there, some nice fancy cheeses and nibbles in the fridge. Joining in with the rest of the family. The thing to do is two things...

If it acts like other type 2 meds, diarrhea is not uncommon initially (which I guess is your problem) but it should go away as your body gets used to it and you have to just persevere for a short while. But I'm no expert and I'd suggest that if your are worried or it persists for any length of...

Good for you. Next time you are in the UK stock up on strips! But a really good read. Other people's stories/journeys with type 2 are not only informative but interesting and yours (if you don't mind me saying) is very well written.

Brilliant! Well done. My diabetic nurse is fond of saying "It doesn't mean you can't have some cake at your son's wedding". I, too fall off the wagon occasionally. The danger is that you get to thinking that you've fallen off, so you might as well enjoy it and go mad. To be honest, I have "off...

So, speaking solely about diabetes2 for a minute, can anyone say what HbA1c levels you have to have to be prescribed Metformin? And looking past that, where do you have to be for you to reduce or stop taking it?