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Type 2 since 2008 and on metformin. Due to lockdown not had a test or review over 12 months. I was in control going into lockdown but I have totally lost my focus. I have my annual review coming up and expect to be put on extra medication. Can anyone advise which ones cause weight gain ( can't...

Just over a year ago I started following the Low Carb food plan priciples. I had just had a hab1c of 72 and put on Metformin at 2000mg per day(had been Diet controlled for 5 years). Since going down the low carb route and also started taking bitter Mellon capsules I have had 2 consecutive hab1c...

Hi, I am a type 2 and have recently been moved up to 4 metformin tablets per day as my last test at the doctors was 8.6. I decided to get serious and buy a meter and this has really helped. Using this and cutting down on carbs seems to be working. I have now decided to try Bitter Melon capsules...

I have type 2 diabetes controlled at the moment by diet. I have a 6 monthly checkup and for the last 4 checkups my sugar levels have been between 53 and 55. This is different to when they used to quote 6.9 etc and I am confused to what it all means. At today's check up I have been told all is...

I am 60 years old and been type 2 for 4 years. I am on no medication just diet control. My last two 6 monthly tests have been 6.3 blood sugar and cholesterol levels 4 to 4.3 yet my doctor is suggesting I consider statins. Why would that be?