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  1. Jumapi

    Metformin side effects?

    Thanks to everyone for your helpful comments and kindness. Jumapi
  2. Jumapi

    Metformin side effects?

    Many thanks. I am going to see my Dr so I will ask for the SR version. I hadn't heard of it until today. Jumapi
  3. Jumapi

    Metformin side effects?

    Thanks Avocado Sevenfold. I am already taking treatment for depression and anxiety. I am also on Prednisolone (steroids) for poly myalgia and have osteoarthritis. I do realise there are lots of people much worse off than I am. Because I've been on meds for depression and anxiety for many years...
  4. Jumapi

    Metformin side effects?

    Hi, I am sleeping way more than I ever did before but not during "normal" sleeping hours. I have alway slept odd hours compared to most people so my sleeping habits have been strange to some but not a problem until now. I rarely see much of morning. Last night I was up a long time through the...
  5. Jumapi

    Obesity epidemic - letter to Daily Mail

    My iPad insists I should be "jumping"! Sorry Jumapi
  6. Jumapi

    Obesity epidemic - letter to Daily Mail

    Very helpful thanks. I don't get very hungry as a general rule. A problem I do have with the forum is all the acronyms people use. To us new to this it can cause a lot of confusion. Is there somewhere that explains what they all stand for? JumpingJumping
  7. Jumapi

    So, My Life Is Over Now.

    I guess it's true, when it comes to marmite you either love it or you hate it. I LOVE IT!! Jumapi
  8. Jumapi

    Beginning to get the hang of it now. Still falling asleep after eating though.

    Beginning to get the hang of it now. Still falling asleep after eating though.
  9. Jumapi

    Is progression/decline inevitable?

    Hey thanks! that triangle really helps me. Hope it's ok to photo it to use daily. I'd like to tape it to my kitchen wall.
  10. Jumapi

    Overboard?

    Both Gps I've seen plus the diabetes nurse have all told me, "No blood glucose testing! Not necessary, not helpful!" I am told the only accurate testing I need is HbA1c three monthly. This advice conflicts with all I read on this web site. No wonder I'm confused! Jumapi Sent from the Diabetes...
  11. Jumapi

    Sweet craving

    I guess I'm still at the angry stage. I never been a big chocolate fan, sweets neither really though I LOVE Thorntons toffee. My weaknesses have been ice cream and biscuits (not chocolate coated though) and Wheat Crunchies. My danger zone is night time when I'm all alone, I eat the wrong things...
  12. Jumapi

    Obesity epidemic - letter to Daily Mail

    Hi Ian G. Your post was very helpful. However my Drs advice was low carbs and even lower fat. The reason being I am overweight. By BMI measurements I am obese. Yes I'm overweight I agree. I'd love to weigh a couple of stone less. I have gained quite a lot of that two stone by being on steroids...
  13. Jumapi

    So, My Life Is Over Now.

    Today I did my usual thing. Having been awake most of the night once I did go to sleep I slept until 12.35pm that meant I had my meds at 1pm today. It's usually around noon though. Today I began my day with two slices of seeded whole meal toast with a scrape of butter, marmite and cottage...
  14. Jumapi

    So, My Life Is Over Now.

    I was diagnosed with type 2 three weeks ago. Once I got over the shock I joined this forum. The advice and help from members has helped me tremendously. Almost three years ago my lovely husband of 51 yrs 11 months passed away. I had devoted most of my time to caring for him for the previous year...
  15. Jumapi

    First provisional licence type 2 Diabetic HELP!!! Please

    I was diagnosed 18th Dec 2013.. Yesterday my Metformin dose was doubled and is now 1x500mgs twice daily. The GP told me I must tell DVLA. However according to the advice and info in your post this would appear to be unnecessary as my diabetes is being treated with Metformin, therefor not...
  16. Jumapi

    Day Three on Metformin

    Thanks to everyone for your replies. I am grateful for the helpful advice from fellow diabetics who understood my concerns. Jumapi
  17. Jumapi

    Overwhelmed and very confused

    Many thanks.It helps to talk to someone 'in the same boat' so to speak. I have an appt booked with my doctor for Monday. I will ask about the testing equipment when I'm there. Jumapi
  18. Jumapi

    Overwhelmed and very confused

    Hi, I was given the news two weeks ago. "You have type 2 diabetes. It came out of the blue as a result of seeing my doctor about intermittent blurred vision. I know very little about being diabetic and the more I read the more worried and confused I become. For example blood glucose levels is...
  19. Jumapi

    I'm a 76 year old newly diagnosed with type 2. I am having problems with intermittent blurred...

    I'm a 76 year old newly diagnosed with type 2. I am having problems with intermittent blurred vision with pain. It is suggested that this "May be caused by the diabetes". Will stopping eating all the foods I've eaten all my life and eating chicken and green veg (yuck!) really make a difference...
  20. Jumapi

    I'm a widow living alone with family nearby. Tired, confused, taken Metformin for ten days now.

    I'm a widow living alone with family nearby. Tired, confused, taken Metformin for ten days now.