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I am type 2 diagnosed ayear ago in February this year I set out to keep to a low carb diet and reducing portion size. It has reduced my weight now a loss of 1.5 stone to date and I am very pleased as in the past it has been a struggle With an underactive thyroid and blood pressure being...

I have now stopped taking metformin this is my second attempt in the last four weeks . It caused me severe cramps in my tummy and this second time severe bowel intestinal pain . As my gp is away and the nearest appointment 22nd March I have decided not to take any more until then, I am doing...

Re: Have you done the DAFNE/DESMOND courses or anything simi I went on a Desmond course and took along my partner just to instil awareness to type 2 luckily he is fairly healthy . We found it extremely patronising and centered round the obese yet most people there were slim . All we gained...

I will give this a try one a day

Thank you all for advice it is much appreciated . I am livid today I was told to ring today for my appointment slot today after being told yesterday so after ringing from 8 am to 8.30 am the response was sorry fully booked !! Try Friday :( This will mean a week gone since I stopped taking...

I have been diagnosed type 2 since March 2012 , have thyroid problems for over 20 years and diverticulitis . After my last diabetic revue I am told that I will need to take Metformin well after being in them 1st week 1 x 500 mg a day then second week 2x 500 per day leading to 3 a day the third...

Thank you for this posting I feel the same about the prolific handing out with these drugs . I know in my case loss of weight and increase in activity would be more beneficial :D

Hi I am 62 have been on thyroxine for an underactive thyroid for over 20 years. My medication at present is 125mg thyroxine and valsartan for blood pressure . My thyroid levels have been up and down and I am now being told that I am type 2 and should start taking metformin. I am also told...