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  1. Craigmartin

    Levels rising

    Thanks. Iv been on 5mg rampiril for couple of year as they said my blood pressure was high. They've been happy with it last 18 month. Maybe the dose needs reducing?
  2. Craigmartin

    Levels rising

    Well I'm feeling bit better in general but have started experiencing slight dizzy/woozy feeling upon standing up. Having plenty of water so not that. Its only very minor but obviously it's not a great thing to be happening. Any thoughts? It's not all the time but probably 4 times this week
  3. Craigmartin

    Levels rising

    Well I've been testing twice a day and back in 6 -7 range already. Just from low carb. Haven't been to the gym this week as work hours made it impossible.Dropped a couple of pounds though.
  4. Craigmartin

    Trulicity is working

    I'm on Trulicity and have been for couple of year. Have you had a loss of appetite? I did for the first 6 month or so lost some weight then my body adapted and that welcome side effect faded. I'd suggest it's mostly your better diet that's brought this good drop.
  5. Craigmartin

    Levels rising

    Haven't had the loss of appetite that some say comes with Otezla but first 3 month had some dark moods and generally down which isn't my normal disposition. Thankfully seem to be through that now. Will tow the line and make right diet choices and see what the blood test in August says. Thanks .
  6. Craigmartin

    Levels rising

    Thanks. Yes there are no short cuts and id slipped into thinking i could return almost to normal.ive rejoined the gym although work circumstances recently changed and not going as much as I'd like. Back to basics it is then.
  7. Craigmartin

    Levels rising

    Just as an aside the Otezla is working wonders skinwise but i queried if this could explain the hike in glucose levels but the nurse said no.
  8. Craigmartin

    Levels rising

    Hy. Not posted in a long time but after advice please as things going in wrong direction. Was diagnosed 2019 type 2. The average glucose level was 124 at that point. Joined here and had good help and got to 75 by 6 month and 49 after the first year. I started on metformin but got switched to...
  9. Craigmartin

    Diabetic Diarrhoea

    I was exactly the same. Started off on normal metformin building up to 4 tablets a day. From 2 tablets i had violent stomach upsets. They switched me to Sukkarto SR and built up to the full 4 a day. Still had fairly regular bouts of the squits which as a driver just couldn't be maintained. The...
  10. Craigmartin

    Newbie - Medication Quandary

    It was April 2020 when I was diagnosed and its only really the last couple of months my morning readings are in line with the rest of the day. This will impact your hbA1c. I'm not as knowledgeable as others who have posted on this but id say you are doing very well
  11. Craigmartin

    6 monthly result

    Thankyou.. Really going to do it properly come January.. Thanks to this forum i know what works its just getting your own mindset right. Sounds daft but after the first year the fear of the condition lessened for me and I started cutting corners.
  12. Craigmartin

    6 monthly result

    Hy not posted in fair while.Recieved a text from GP this morning stating my results significantly better than last time and continue on current regime til next test in June. I moved surgery last year from my old one which was superb until swallowed up by something called Modality group. New...
  13. Craigmartin

    Just started Trulicity

    Just shows it can work. Good luck on your renewed efforts.
  14. Craigmartin

    Just started Trulicity

    Thanks I had my second dose last Saturday. Was queasy again initially but not as bad as first. I have dropped 8 pound in a week and done it without any real drama. Just don't have an appetite but what i have eaten has been low carb. Noticed my levels between 5 and 7 and also comfortably under 8...
  15. Craigmartin

    Test Results - just in.

    Looks like very good results. Always nice reading positive news. 39 and highly likely still falling?
  16. Craigmartin

    Just started Trulicity

    Cheers Jason. I've always had battle with my weight and of course as get older it seems tougher losing it? I'm using it as a tool to get on top of things. Something needed to change. I wish you well on your journey and hopefully we can both report some weight loss and improved bloods next few month
  17. Craigmartin

    Very high BG, Exante VLCD & Sukkarto

    Some people can tolerate Met/Sukkarto no problem some have issues and get put on slow release. That worked better for me but still had some days when upset stomach etc albeit much less frequent. The low carb with excersise certainly works but can become a chore. A lot of it is mindset imo. When...
  18. Craigmartin

    Just started Trulicity

    Well i feel bit better reading others experience with this. Will just crack on and see how it unfolds for me.Thanks all.
  19. Craigmartin

    Just started Trulicity

    Well I lost fair chunk then plateaued. Didn't put any back on even though wasn't keeping up the low carb and excersise. Will have to start keeping an eye on daily intake calorie wise as well as carbs. Thanks again.
  20. Craigmartin

    Just started Trulicity

    Thanks for reply. I will keep posted if/when the scales start moving in right direction.