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Back in October I was having some health issues which lead to blood tests... one of those dreaded calls from the dr saying I needed to get to surgery for immediate medication and a succession of apts with diabetic nurse, eye and feet checks etc. My bloods were 97. I was sent into free fall, I’m...

Awaiting blood tests to see if blood sugar down, everything crossed!

Thank you and well done to you too! May I ask what your bloods had moved to for them to drop you to 1000g? Thx

thank you for response, yes sorry I am on 2000g not 1000g. I think dr said he wanted to do another blood test when it was the full 12 weeks of being on meds and low carb diet as seeing impact of weight loss.

After 8 weeks on standard metformin I was given slow release 1000g. I was interested on any experience of the different brands, and any effects etc? Originally I had morningside, now I have been given strides pharma? Lastly whilst asking questions... I’m due to go for bloods at end of January...

I have been on norm metformin for about 8 weeks, 4 a day, occasional dash to toilet but in these covid days I’m working at him and not too bad. My bloods reduced from 97 to 64, and lost almost 3 stone. My dr has changed me to slow release... I haven’t started them yet, but reading some of the...

Just wondered what brand you found didn’t have the side effects?

Thanks for your thoughts, I did think weird as I was pleased with progress. It wasn’t insulin, she said monthly injection to lower blood sugar and also spirits suppressant? I did say I didn’t feel I wanted to change unless reason she thought it would be better for me? I don’t struggle with...

When I went for my foot check today with diabetic nurse she asked how I was doing. I was diagnosed 8 weeks ago at 97 and had bloods done after 7 weeks and down to 64- I’m on full dose of metaformin and doing strict low carb. She offered an mthly injection as alternative? Any body tried it, I’m...

Thanks to all of you for your support and advice. Today I got my results today..... and in 7 weeks reduced from 97 to 64... really pleased. Also cholesterol come down a bit.. feels positive as dr said it’s an average over 12 weeks so the fact it includes 5 weeks before meds and low carb seems...

Great thx, apologies I may have asked question twice!! Can I ask one more?!?! I’m now on 4x metaform a day and reducing carb intake. I see a lot of people avoiding meds on here but is there any harm to me doing both to try and turn this around and come off meds and just manage through diet?

Thank you fir you’re response I really appreciate your advice. I can relate to a lot of what you said, I too feel very frightened and together with covid o am suffering with anxiety and depression. I am a single mum of 2 children , 12 and 14... so suddenly very aware of my responsibilities and...

Thanks not using meter yet as I have been so anxious for last 7 weeks and have had to limit how much I read etc to manage my emotions. Realise this sounds dramatic, but I am starting to come to terms with it now! I’ve read your link which is helpful thx. I’ve cut all Obs carbs, bread, pastry...

Thanks that helpful, on the app it splits it down to carbs, fibre and then sugar - is it just carbs I need to look at or the sugar one? So confusing!!

Yes completely cut out all obvious carbs and sugars, inc root veg etc. However do eat veg and some dairy so see some carbs in my daily intake when I load all I eat onto app. Is there a target carb per day to stay below? Not got meter as I’ve struggled with diagnosis and anxiety and not sure I...

Great results.. I have my first blood tests tomorrow after 7 weeks so fingers crossed. I’m on 1000g met and low carb... and exercise as best I can, I’ve also lost 1 and half stone.. so scared it won’t have come down from 94.. I do have an app where I’m putting in everything I eat and drink...

So after suffering reoccurring thrush a few months ago I was sent for blood test which resulted in result of 94, and was put straight onto metaformin I take 4 a day. I am 52, over weight and scared of what this might mean for me. I have stick to low carb diet, cut out all Obs carbs and sugar...

3 weeks since diagnosis and working my way up to 4 metaformin tablets a day!