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I had gestational diabetes with both my sons who are now 21 and 17. I was told it would disappear after i had them and no further follow ups were necessary. Naively I didnt question the medics and carried on obliviously. During the next few year I went to the doctors with bad headaches, very...

I have been put on Glucophage - dont know if there is much difference between the brands. I would be interested to hear what the doctor suggests in June. My morning readings are still 7-8 but maybe it takes time to level out after a change in meds.

Yes -slow release and modified release are the same as far as I know. Are you taking them in 2 separate doses?

Exactly my problem :( I hope it works for you :)

Thanks for all your replies. I think splitting the dose makes more sense I just wondered why the leaflet says take in 1 dose.I'll split them and watch my levels. :)

Hi, I have just been moved to 2x 750 slow release metformin a day from 2x 850 IR metformin, I was taking one tablet at breakfast and one at teatime. My BG is controlled - my last test was 45. Can anyone advise whether to keep my slow release at these times or is it better to take them both...

Since being diagnosed last year with T2, I have got neuropathy in several toes,back ground retinopathy and now problems and pain with my gallbladder. A scan has shown a lot of stones and I am still waiting to hear from the hopspital following a GP referral - not sure how long this should take...

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 8.9 this morning - higher than usual. I am having trouble with my gallbladder and waiting to have it out.Does anyone know if this messes with glucose levels?

I had this problem - my hair got really thin and my GP wasnt any help.I am on 2 x 850 metformin a day.I would avoid sitting under spotlights in restaurants as this highlighted the problem and was quite embarrassed when going out.I tried using the caffeine shampoo Alpecin after a few weeks my...

Thanks v much for your replies, I will try not to worry - till the next time :D

Hi, I am wondering if anyone can explain to me as I'm still trying to get to grips with what foods to eat and testing.I have been eating a measured amount of oats, semi milk and tsp of cinnamon for breakfast and it hasn't move my readings much ( up 0.7 mmols) but today the same food at the same...

Hi, I have been told I had been undiagnosed for a long time, so on my screening slight damaged was picked up but not enough to affect my sight.I was asked back for a 6 monthly check but there has been no change so far! I didnt need the eye drops as apparently I have 'large pupils' and a clear...

I've weaned myself off sweetener in my porridge now and add cinnamon instead - its supposed to help lower BG and the oats hardly touch my levels :)

I've found it more helpful reading posts on this forum than speaking to the 'medics' as some of them just don't understand what you are going through especially when you are first diagnosed. My initial reaction was PANIC and its taken me a while to settle into what to eat. They also tell you not...

Hi Maxsmith, I am T2 diagnosed May 2012,so i'm still quite new to it. Before I was diagnosed I had a bad time with a tooth abcess and was told with hindsight it took so long to heal because of my diabetes.I'm not sure if it actually caused it though. :( Hope you feel better soon.