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I thought as much, the treat was nice though Guess I have get used to the restrictions!

hey, I remember feeling how you did initially. My hba1c was over 80 when I was diagnosed and my last result was 50 so your numbers are not too bad at the moment. Don’t be scared to eat, Cary on as you were minus sugar where possible and take your metformin to start. the doctors don’t...

So today my fasting glucose reading was 8.6. I have had 2 x 500mg of metformin extended release and had a McDonald’s meal with a toffee latte. 2 hours later my reading is 17.5. so my question is this… should metformin be controlling my levels a little more or am I expecting too much? I...

I record my meals in my fitness pal, I also use a diabetes app to record glucose, carbs, headaches, meds and a timeline shows fluctuations. It’s called MySugr. My glucose levels were all over the show before and now it’s much more controlled and I am losing weight despite mi I mal exercise due...

I use sino care safe AQ and wondered if anyone else did and if they can share any comparisons?

So I was diagnosed with type 2 around a year ago and have struggled with managing glucose levels. I now use an app where I record times of medication, food and readings as well as detail such as carbs and where I had headaches (which have been a huge issue). anyway, I have discovered that...

140 over 90 is usually the benchmark for high blood pressure and the point where medication might be discussed. I suspect blood pressure isn’t the issue.

6.2 then 7.7 two hours after a banana (was running late for work).

I note you have high blood pressure. Calcium channel blocker’s can cause swelling in the feet and ankles, particularly felodopine (not sure of the spelling). If this is the issue it may be worth discussing a beta blocker with you doctor instead.

Beetroot is apparently good for naturally lowering blood pressure. I’m no expert though so that may not be correct.

Hi Simon, I have experienced abdominal pain and gastrointestinal systems that had me really worried, turns out caffeine was the issue, which is a real shame because I’ve always loved coffee. It might not be that, but I thought it worth sharing just in case. I hope your issues resolve