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So I have had my review and decided after reading up on a lot of articles that ramipril would do me better than not and also the nurse has put up my metformin sukkarto from 750mg to 1000g still twice a day Definitely can tell the difference when going to the Toilet lol but hopefully this will...

Had a call from the docs today about wanting me to go on ramipril, Are their many people on this tablet ? He said the the range is 0 - 2.5 mine has been between 19 - 45 I’m guessing that microns but basically still passing protein through my kidneys, He said levels can vary but nether...

So they have upped my metformin to 750 as they can see it’s working which is great But they wanted to give me ramipril because they think I have high blood pressure as my urine was producing protein which Is a bad thing And ramipril is mainly for people with heart issues, So I’ve asked them...

So had a bit of a review today with the doc and gave me some good news My HbA1c has came down to 53 ideally they want it to go below 48 - that’s the golden mark or something originally my HbA1c was in the high 70s So they are upping my dosage from 500mg to 750 morning and evening, I’m on slow...

Just been looking at my feet and for some time noticed flaky skin Think I will make an appointment with the doc but just wondered what other people thought is this all part of the diabetes?? I do try and keep them moisturised with Have noticed some strange pains and I’ve just moved house and...

Would anyone be willing to share any evening meals ideas Just me and my partner and daughter seem to be eating at different time because of work commitments and social life of the daughter seems to be not help my diet and trying not to eat late I don’t mind cooking but nothing complicated...

Hi everyone hope all is well, so as of friday i'm now upto x2 of the metformin tablet, i must say that i have had to give myself a checkin an really tell myself off so since mid jan i decided to stop having alcohol - i think what's the point it only damaged my body that i'm trying to keep in...

So….my numbers are up They have started me on metformin - Sukkarto SR @ 500mg 1 a day then after 2 weeks to go up 2 daily Any advice ??

I have somehow been failing over these past few days and have started eating **** again I really have hard time with self discipline Not looking for forgiveness just need to get this off my chest

Does anyone have any suggestions for a yogurt, As I’ve been wanting one for awhile but worried about the carbs and sugar I have already given up bread , rice , pasta Also since been trying to curve my weight I can finally say by not eat chocolate, crisps and other rubbish my weight is...

So….. Spoke to nurse today and she is giving Me 3 months to sort myself out….And then she wants to put me on metformin (slow release) I think it was Adjusting to this life style is so hard however I know some times I don’t help myself so I’m really going to try I love my food and I like to...

So just finished work and I’m craving food looked at the packet of Tyrell’s lightly sea salt crisps and I’m thinking 1 won’t hurt and then I look at the carbs 13g ugh [emoji30] so I had a cracker instead Is there anything anyone can recommend I’m really trying hard not to eat as much carbs and...

Hi everyone Not been on for awhile, hope your all ok So had my yearly review the other day and my Hba1c is 76mmol and the doctor said that she wants me to go on metformin And I politely asked her to wait until I processed what she was saying and also speak to the nurse and my partner about...

So I went and brought the freestyle Libre to help me. Monitor my blood sugar levels and after nearly a week, and not being in holiday mode I can faintly say I think I’m getting a hang of this Still trying to work our foods but at the moment I’m tending to sick to yogurt and a few blueberries...

Ok so I’m low and I’m craving just opened these and then looked at the back that’s quite a lot of carb 5.4g Or am I just being over dramatic

So I have ordered 2 sensors and I was wondering, how other people have gotten on with them any ups and downs? also anyone use the app for them as-well Thanks

Just want some advice just brought light Greek style raspberry yogurt Should be ok for a T2 shouldn’t it ?

So today was interesting Not recommending this to anyone but just this has been my lowest reading So today I had 1 cup of coffee no breakfast and just had a box salad from Asda and that’s it and my Levels are at 5.6! So I’m thinking I could now treat this as a base line and see how I go...

Wanting to get a better grip on my diet and how good is processed through the body’s and came across this link so just thought I’d share https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319583#possible-digestive-problems Obviously don’t take it literally as I believe it’s just a guide and not an...

Ok so today has been a wicked day but I’ve had to write it off as just wasn’t able to contain my desire for sugar and carbs Feel bit bad but I’m only human I guess tomorrow is another day So this morning I was wondering how my / and generally speaking about my pancreas It’s is suppose to...