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Hi. I've just logged online with my surgery and seen this: Blood haematinic levels Serum vitamin B12 level 700 ng/L [197.0 - 771.0]; B12 levels are often lower in pregnancy and therefore need careful clinical interpretation in such scenarios. Suggest discuss with the consultant haematologist if...

Hi, I am hoping someone can help me make sense of these results from recent blood tests. HBA1C came back as normal with a reading of 42. I take one x Metformin a day 500mg. I have a review and I think they will suggest ,me stopping it - just a gut feeling. Not sure how I would feel about...

Hi, Just been into hospital for an operation. My bloods were checked prior to operation and were 6.3 which was fine. Hba1c gone from 40 to 42 in 8 months but I did reduce from 2 metformin to 1 so no big worry according to consultant. My urine was checked.... Not a trace of sugar but apparently...

Hi I'm down to 1 x 500 metformin a day. When is the best time to take this, never been told. After breakfast or after dinner? Will taking at a particular time help hba1c? Thanks.

Hi, Is it possible that metformin can cause a dry mouth in the night? I only take 1 x slow 500 slow release as hba1c is 39. I have stopped taking it at night and now take in the morning and no more dry mouth. Is this coincidental?

Hi all. Quick question .... I got my hba1c back last week and it was 40. In fact, it had come down from 42 on my previous test even though I'd cut my metformin from 2000mg to 1000mg. What disappoints me is that I've seen these results on line and noone at my surgery has called me. Is this...

Hi, I've just checked an update on bloods taken this week and my vitamin B12 has just gone on line as 'abnormal, to be expected, no further action'. Slightly panicked. I'm on 1000mg of metformin, down from 2000mg 3 months ago. I've had some odd feelings of dizziness recently and a dry mouth and...

Hi all, I wanted to share my good news with you all to hopefully encourage and motivate all Type 2s. I was diagnosed June 2021 with a HBA1C of 86 and was told not to bother changing anything and just take Gliclazide. I refused. 6 weeks of diet changes and exercise - HBA1C of 60. I was then...

Quick question: my hubby is making a chili for us. I will be having cauli rice instead or rice which I love. Are the kidney beans ok? They have a lot of carbs but when I Google it says they're great for diabetics. Can someone explain please. Thanks.

Hi, Do any of you take the above? I've been told my Vit D levels are below par. I've bought a Boots vit D 75 microgram and the B complex. Been fighting an eye infection since 8th Dec and now positive for covid. Sleep a big issue .... Save aging 4 hrs a night. Can get to sleep but can't stay...

Hi, Can anyone educate me regarding which butter is best please?? I buy a lovely low carb bread and want to butter it .... Not sure which one. Bs under control but cholesterol at 5.5 so keen to make the right choices. Thanks. Looking at Grassfed????

Hi, I really fancy making pizza. I've just heard about fathead dough. My question.... Is this OK for T2s? Will it raise blood sugars? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I've had an eye infection since 8th December. It has cleared up once and returned 5 days later. I'm being monitored daily at hospital but wondering if this is T2 related. It's herpetic keratitis. I just don't seem to be able to heal.

Hi, Can I ask.... Does sleep have a big impact on bs???? Im a teacher and feel quite anxious and stressed in term time. Now the holidays are here I'm sleeping much better.... 8 hours without waking and sometimes an afternoon nap. Feel very relaxed. Normally I wake every couple of hours in term...

Hi. Utterly confused. I tested 4.3 tonight bebore dinner. Then ate a roast pork dinner with 4 roast pots, veg and gravy. I took 1000mg of metformin. Admittedly, it was a good size dinner. After it, I went for a 30 minute quick walk. When I got back, I tested and was 10.2. Never experienced...

Hi everyone, I have been so quiet of late - felt like I needed to focus on so many things and just so little time. Well, my journey ... I was diagnosed 3rd June (on my 48th birthday) and was very shocked - I think I spent 2 weeks crying! Not sure why I was so shocked as I should have seen it...

Hi all, Quick question, what is the exact relationship between T2 diabetes and problems with the liver? On diagnosis my bs were 86, but liver function completely normal which I know is a good thing. Just intrigued. I thought the 2 went hand in hand. I'm very curious to know how I can have a...

Hi everyone, Been on slow release metformin for 4 weeks now and today marks a week on full dose. My priblem: since I introduced the 4tj pill.....have moments of feeling very nauseous. I can't focus.... Need to lie down and grab a sick bowl in case I throw up..... Normally passes after half an hr...

Hi everyone, My readings have suddenly dropped since I introduced my final 500mg of Sr metformin. Not heard a thing from gp. Tbh, don't think they're interested and never told me what my 'target' would be. My before breakfast bs are about 5.5 and before meals now about 4.3 to 4.7. Is this too...

Hi everyone, I need some personal experiences please. I was diagnosed 10 weeks ago T2 and a hba1c of 86. Offered Gliclazide, I refused and started Lchf. 6 weeks later, managed to get them to retest and its 60! Then persuaded (after eye test result revealed some background retinopathy) to take...