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Hi EMMA I’m not sure exactly on this forum either! How long have you had type 2? It’s so hard with the carbs! I have found some high protein bread in Tesco and some low carb whole meal bread in Morisons , which is half the carbs of normal bread and it tastes nice! I find that exercise really...

Hi Emmar I have recently started on Alogliptin/ Vipedia 6.25mg , the smallest dose and so far apart from the odd nose pain ( at the start), I have had no other issues. I try and limit my carbs and have found that a high protein bread seems to be reducing the spikes . I have been on just one...

Hi I think if you are on metformin or any diabetes medication, you should be able to get a Medical Exemption certificate from your GP. This entitles you to free prescriptions. You might get the strips for free.Worth asking. Regards Karen

Thank you. I will have a look.

Can’t see anything? I have tried low carbs and it worked for 4 years with exercise but haven’t really changed much yet I’m struggling to get any lower than a Hba1c of 59. I can see the benefit and have done for 4 years. However you need to maintain a healthy weight and this is where I’m...

Yes have one and use it . Unfortunately it isn’t as simple as that. I have tried for 6 years but now there’s no shift my Hba1c , it’s all the Surgery are interested in. I was diagnosed at 54 in 2013. I managed with weight loss and diet and exercise to get it to 48 for around 4 years but the last...

Thanks I try my best!!

Hi Thank you very much. I have looked at Metformin which is the usual first line of attack. I didn’t fancy and can not afford to spend time in the toilet! I know this is not for me. Believe me I don’t eat too much carbs! I am tiny 5 ft 3 and weigh 8 stone 10 . As you say it’s too many for me...

Thanks didn’t want to go down any medication, but I’ve tried diet and exercise a lot ( swimming x2 weekly , 2 strenuous gym sessions, including running, cycling and weights). Also have active job and walk a great deal.Just have satsuma mid morning, sorry porridge for breakfast, ham sandwich...

Anyone out there!! Someone must be on Alogliptin vipidia [emoji106]?.

Hi all my name is Karen. I was diagnosed with type 2 about 6 years ago. I have managed to control my blood sugar with diet and exercise. Unfortunately the last year or so my Hba1c has maintained at 59 so our Diabetes Nurse at the surgery insisted I take some kind of medication. I went and paid a...