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Just an update. Saw the DN today and discussed my hba1c, weight loss as well as viewing my cgm reports. The DN was really pleased with my progress. I explained that I wanted to come off the flozin as I felt the drop in weight and BG was largely due to my diet change with the help of my cgm...

Thank you both. Discussed with my partner and he thinks I should ask for another Hba1c in 3 months and stay on the meds until then - as you say @KennyA that should show a further drop, but I am concerned that I will continue to have to eat more carbs than I want during this time, so weight...

Firstly, sorry for the long post! So a bit of background first. I was diagnosed T2 diabetic in 2020/2021 with a hba1c of 54. I was diet controlled for a few years, keeping my Hba1c between 48- 54. I lost 2 stone and was working hard on my weight and diet but after having a not so positive...

Hi all, I have only just started to self fund using a CGM to help me manage my diabetes. I am off on holiday soon and will be swimming quite a bit and am looking for some waterproof over patches to give my Dexcom one + a bit more protection. I've heard that 'Not just a patch air' may be...

Thank you everyone for taking the time to respond to my post and the info and support you've given. @h884 I saw the DN today and discussed my concerns and med options. Thankfully she was very supprtive and listened. Initially, it was suggested I try the slow release Metformin and if that...

Thank you for your reply. It is nice to know others understand. I've had IBS for over 20 years - when I first got symptoms/ got diagnosed, I tried to find out what food triggered it for me, but couldn't find specific foods - some days I could eat something and be totally fine, then I could eat...

I was just being more careful with carbs - not particularly doing low carb diet, just eating less bread, no longer eating pasta (which I used to have 3-4 times a week) and swapping rice to cauliflower rice and eating less chocolate etc. That sort of thing. I lost 2 stone as well, which helped...

Thank you for your reply. I hope that you are doing better now on insulin/ with the correct diagnosis. I am seeing the Diabetic nurse on Wednesday to discuss starting meds. The doctor was quite dismissive of my concerns about going on Metformin, so hoping the nurse is more sympathetic! I...

Hi all, I was diagnosed as a T2 diabetic a few years ago but have been diet controlled until now. I now have to go on to medication, but as an IBS-D sufferer, I am petrified of going on a medication which will make the IBS-D worse. I know Metformin is the first line drug, but that alot of...