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Day 3, and I've got to say, I'm feeling pretty good! My BG is not in double figures for the first time in months, and I don't feel like I need to sleep the day away!! Little bit of nausea, little bit of "bottom trouble" but very manageable, biggest side effect is the dizziness, but it seems to...

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The first morning after the night before, and I'm delighted to report that I slept really well, and woke up ok. Two mouthfuls of cereal brought on a real dizzy spell and I couldn't eat any more, still feeling dizzy, but don't think it's anything I can't handle. I feel really full, which is...

Thanks jack412, I'll look into it, all advice is very welcome! X

Thanks everyone for the support and advice, I've just done my first jab, cried for about 5 minutes before I did it, and then when I actually did it, I couldn't even feel it! My BMI is currently 29, and I have started myself on a more protein led, low carb, low fat diet. I'm going to poke my...

I have been having real trouble with high BG levels, and have a really high HBA1c - 87... I've been taking Metformin and Gliclazide for a while, and it's not been working too well. I've had loads of hyper episodes, where my BG has been 20+ and I've been pretty unwell. Finally got referred to...

Raindrop, congrats! *bows down*... I'm a newbie, diagnosed a week today with an hba1c of 96, just like you. Am looking around on forums such as this for guidance/support, and have decided that low carb, low fat and exercise is my way forward! Have knocked booze, fags and sugar cold turkey, and...

Congratulations! That's a brilliant story, and inspires newbies like me who are just starting the journey! Xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Lifesway, and all you other contributors, I'm a newbie too, diagnosed a week ago today! Just like you Lifesway, I instantly panicked; "how long have I had it?" "How much damage is already done" etc. I think it's really important to get perspective, what's done is done, and we need to look...