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So... I am Type 2, I take the drugs (Metformin) and am mostly mindful about what I eat... and 6 weeks ago I even gave up smoking (30 or 40 a day). And now? I had some bloods done & got a call from the surgery. 'You're cholesterol is too high...' the nurse said. Oh. So the doc prescribed some...

So... I've just thrown up. Not - you might think - because of my meds; but with thanks to the over zealous brushing of my teeth, tounge & the roof of my mouth (I had a Balti last night); and lurking amongst the debri in the plughole (I'm SO sorry), was the tablet I took - my slow release...

So... I met with my doctor today... & in response to my request for test strips etc on prescription... he said that patients on Metformin don't have hypos... so really don't need to test too regularly. He also said that the Hb something, something test (can't remember the name exactly... sorry)...

I am fat. A very big girl; and yes, this fact is one - but not the only - cause of my T2 diabetes. But please guys... remember... that there is ALWAYS a story behind the skin; and blame - including self chastisement - really doesn't help. And... also remember that it is SO easy to misunderstand...

Wow. So many responses... thank you. Much support too... very humbling. So with more than a nod t'wards you guys, I'm off to the doctor on Wednesday... armed & dangerous :wink: With info, with info!!! Lol :D Will let you all know how I go; and if unsuccessful, I will write to my county's...

Rude, insensative, dismissive & upsetting response to someone who is looking for support & guidance. Thank you however... for moving me - upsetting me enough - to respond.Normally - & offline - I wouldn't spend much energy on such negativity; but today, I need you to know that posts like yours...

Hi guys: had an appointment with a new DN last week... who I'm feeling dodgy about. We didn't hit it off. She made me cross... by denying me lancets & test strips; and suggesting that I don't know what a hypo is. The latter is after I described feeling dizzy, sweaty, shaky, trembly and anxious...

Thank you you all... for taking the time to reply. For your wisdoms too. I've learnt loads today. Doesn't resolve my dilemma of course ... but your kindness is proof positive that its good to share. And yes, the 108 is my HBa1C reading... taken three weeks ago. It has come down a bit in...

Hi there: met my diabetic nurse today... who on request, gave me a free blood glucose monitor. Yay!! However, she was unable to give me the test strips and lancets. I have to buy them myself. Which is tricky... because I'm disabled and on benefits... & the strips (so says the chemist) will cost...

Here goes... enjoy?!!!! - What is your name? -- Lucja (Loosha) - How old are you? -- I am 43 *gulps* - Are you male or female? -- Female - Which country are you from? -- UK (despite my wierd & wonderful name... which is Polish btw) - Which city/area do you live in? -- Rugby, Warwickshire - Are...

Re: New (& quite scared actually) member - TheLovelyTarotLad Thank you both. I appreciate the welcome... & the info. Have been feeling very isolated... & misinformed. Until now :) And yes, I read cards... teach the reading of 'em to people too. But being a psychic (for want of a better...

Thank you both. Appreciate your wisdom... & your humour. Ducks following you? I SO know what you mean. Lololol :lol:

Hi everybody: I write in the aftermath of the worst vomiting & tummy explosions that I've ever had :( Is this normal? I've been taking Metformin for nearly a fortnight now... and can only say it makes me feel like pants. Floaty, tired, gassy, grumpy ... aggressive even. Tearful too. Not to...

Hiya!! This is all totally new to me... but I've gotta confess, I've been what my doctor calls a 'non compliant' diabetic for at least two years... & only just started taking the meds (last week). Oops. Think I was in denial for the longest time... I suffer from bad depression too... so I...