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Saw the doctor and he said my blood test from my last diabetic check has gone up from 7.5 to 8.7. I have had my Mum visiting for the last two months and not getting the walks in I usually do so he says to see how it goes now I am back to walking more. Re smell he said as the other tests where...

Yes, seeing Doc on Tues. I am taking metformin, gliclazide and sitagliptin. Overweight but no recent change in diet or weight for a while. Eat a lot of veg, carbs, low amounts of alcohol and occasional meat/dairy. Thinking of seeing if anyone on this the forum is doing the Newcastle diet or...

Thanks for your responses. I will look up ketones. I thought they were present when you ate very little carbs?

Over the last week I have notice a urine like smell on my body (even after my daily shower). I do have 'ops' moments and wear pads which I change through out the day so thought they might be the smell source. But I don't think it is that. I also still have hot flushes a couple of times a day and...

Hello all, My doctor has prescribed Xelevia along with my usual Metformin and Glicazide. Reading about the side effects I am now worried about having hypos because of the Glicazide. Also retinopathy as a side effect. Anyone have any thoughts for me?

Thought I would post a brief update... I have been taking the Maitke liquid since Aug and my blood sugar levels have gone done considerably. (eg in the morning, before breakfast, I use to measure 7 or 8 now I am below 6) I have been losing weight too over the last two years and my blood has...

Thanks for all the good advice. Already I am having less hypo-like symptoms and when I do I they are milder and I am more relaxed about it. Cheers, Ginger

Thanks for your info hanadr. Do you know if glicizide has a lasting effect. I did take it for a year or so. I have now stopped for about 3 months. Would you know what too low would likely be? I am prepared to get my body readjusted but don't want to be anxious I am not in a good range...

HI Trinkwasser Thanks for your advice. I have been monitoring my blood as you suggeted and I don't seem to be getting highs and then lows. My blood, in general, seems to be 1 or 2 units lower than it has been since I was diagnosed in '99. So in the mornings I use to be around 8 now I am coming...

Hi all, I have been losing weight over the last year and I am now in the range they call over weight, not obese, as i had been for 15 yrs. Diagnosed in '95 with type 2 I was perscribed metformin and then, several years later, glicizide was added. Recently, probably because of weight loss, my...

Hi All Just wondering if anyone has come across the "wonder drug" made from Maitake Mushroom (Grifola frondosa). Supposedly helps with Type 2 and cancer. It has been tested and FDA approved in the US but I have never heard of it? A top nutritionist at the cancer research hospital, Memorial...

Hi Kat, I don't have experience with adjustment to glicazide from insulin. I started on Metformin and now take glicazide too. I had experienced hypos - now and then - which I didn't know were hypos till I read about them on this sight. Lately my blood sugar has been more under control...

You guys are doing a great job. Thanks. It makes the forum much more enjoyable now. Can I make a suggestion - that as well as spam - companies pushing thier websites and/or products are sensored. I would prefer to read recommendations from forum members who have tried a product first or heard...

I'm a porridge fan too. Can't seem to have it without something sweet in it so I cut up a small handfull of raisins along with chopped nuts and seeds. Will try with cinnamon - sounds nice.

Booked up a years worldwide travel insurance cover with the Norwich for £83 (was £73 for a single trip) Saving over £100. Thanks Dennis. Travelplan have a 0870 number. Because of the charges I incur just to hold on automated machines I try not to ring companies that use these premium rate...

Thanks Clare. Funnily enough, it was Trailfinders (who I have always used before - but not any more) who I got the quote from. Cheers, Ginger

"Why breakfast" is written on a local wall and it always makes me smile - not one of my favorite meals either. My usual breakfast is too carb based I think: cereal and toast or an egg (organic) on toast. I can never think of any other good alternatives that are fast, simple and relatively...

Thanks for that info Dennis. I will give them a ring tomorrow. Nice to see some companies are not cashing in on other people's problems. :)

Has anyone come across a good and reasonably priced travel insurance for us diabetics? I am trying to source something that will not cost the earth. So far I have found policies from £229 - £331 for my US trip. If I was "normal" it would be less than half this :( Ginger

i'm sat here in London watching Heros with the heater on.:D