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  1. Andykopgod

    Sweeteners?

    Since diagnosed iv swapped sugar for Sweeteners, is this the right thing to do? Dont drink much tea or coffee, but whats your thoughts .
  2. Andykopgod

    Hot Feet

    Hi guys, im type 2, last few weeks iv suffered with very hot dry feet, driving me mad, especialy in bed, can anyone recommend a good cream or moisturiser to use, or any tips on controlling it. Cheers.
  3. Andykopgod

    Ammonia

    Hi guys, i was diagnosed type 2 in may, iv noticed after a sweat or a workout i get a strong smell of Ammonia, could it be my Metformin? Anyone else get this, seems strange.
  4. Andykopgod

    Ammonia.

    Strangest thing, after my walk or excercise, when iv had a shower and im drying myself, i get a strong smell of ammonia, its overpowering. Anyone else have this issue? Could be a side effect of my Metformin, not sure though.
  5. Andykopgod

    Lost my first stone

    Hi guys, just wanted to say, after 2 months since type 2 diagnosis, iv lost my first 1 stone, and im feeling pretty chuffed. Thanks for all your support, heres to more hard work [emoji106][emoji122]
  6. Andykopgod

    Blood sugars and driving.

    Hi guys hope we are all well, my friend told me that if my blood sugars are below 4.0, im best not driving, is that true? Im a carer and its kind of important in my job. Thanks guys
  7. Andykopgod

    Fizzy drinks.

    Hi everyone, im 3 weeks in, diagnosed type 2, im doing good, diet is under control, learning to drink plenty of water. But would just like to know, diet cola's, pepsi max, coke zero, are they defo off the menu? In strict moderation i was thinking, just to look forward to a rare treat. If not...
  8. Andykopgod

    Eye sight issues

    Hi guys, diagnsosed type 2 last week, im on metformin, still feel queezy and very tired, but im worried about my vision, seems to be very glassy and straining at close range, not to bad watching telly, but struggling a bit reading my phone. Will this subside? Cheers guys
  9. Andykopgod

    3 days in

    Hi im andy , 46, collapsed and diagnosed with type 2 , 3 days ago, im on gliclacide for 7 days then going to metformin. My bloods are between 12 and 18 at the moment, feel quite dizzy, spacy, heavy arms. Im a bit scared but im gonna hit this head on. Doctor said its my weight, 18stone [emoji87]...