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I was diagnosed Type 2 about 7 years ago and prescribed Metformin. My HbA1c was still not fully controlled so was put on Glicazide as well about 18 months ago. I had 3/4 occasions when I went too long without food and suffered hypos - light-headed and dizzy- so my GP reduced the dose. Metformin...

I lost a lot of weight prior to being diagnosed with type2 diabetes, but once my blood sugars were brought under control I gradually put it all back on again. That was about 8 years ago and since then my weight has fluctuated. 2 weeks ago I started the 5:2 diet - 5 days in the week eating...

54 -about 8years ago. Overweight most of my life and little exercise. Also, an older sister with type 2 developing to insulin dependent. To date, it is now controlled by tablets.

It can be quite a traumatic experience when you are first diagnosed, and there can be so much information to deal with, which, if you are not careful, can be confusing and overwhelming. Metformin will help to reduce your blood sugar levels, but you need to play your part, too. The advice to eat...

I was really annoyed at the headline when I discovered it was diabetes. I think Theresa's comments about it being a shock echoes what we all probably felt on getting our diagnosis, but typical of The Mail to dramatise it into 'shocking'. However, the positive point is the article will bring out...

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When I was diagnosed about 7 years ago, my head was just spinning with questions. I knew very little about diabetes (I am Type 2 but didn't know the difference between Type 1 and 2) so the first book I got was a really good practical book explaining in easy-to-understand language (and diagrams)...

I don't know if I am just very lucky, but I have never had any reaction to Metformin. What are the side effects that others experience? Am I so unusual? I have been on Metformin since I was diagnosed nearly 7 years ago, initially 500mg twice a day but now 1000mg twice a day. About 3-4 years ago...