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Over three years I have managed to reduce my Hba1c from 88 to 34. After my last visit to the doctor I was told that my Metformin dose was being reduced from 2 x 500mg a day to just one. The reason given and I quote "We don't like people with type 2 diabetes going to low with their Hba1c" is this...

Hi everyone, I am new here but just looking for a little bit of advice. I am 19 years old, fairly tall and overweight and have no prior health conditions. Recently my friend purchased a blood sugar monitor, one where you prick your finger. She tested hers and it was perfectly fine but i have...

Im stunned, shocked, saddened, gutted in fact. I've just recently joined the PPG at my surgery. In reply to my first email welcoming me I asked for stats (after saying thank you of course). Here is my email: I'm wondering if you can help with some information i need for an up and coming...

Long time Type 2 diabetic (almost 20 years), new to the forum, first post. My doctor threatened to put me on insulin in March (2018) because my A1c was 8.4% I’ve brought my average BG down from 194 (3 month avg) to 136 (1 month avg) with exercise and diet. I started out my diet by limiting...

hi all hoping someone may be able to give me advice. As a type 2 diabetic diagnosed 2 years ago with hba of 97 I was put straight on 2 x Metformin 500mg and no dietary advice. I read lots in general and managed with some carb reduction and the met and weight loss to reduce to 42 within 6 months...

Volunteers Wanted Investigating experiences with Medical Professionals amongst People with Diabetes of South Asian Origin A psychological study focusing on cultural views on medical professionals. The study will consist of a 20-60 minute interview either on the phone, Skype or at the...

Hi all. New to the Forum but not to diabetes. I just would like to ask people here what do they think of the level of knowledge displayed by the diabetic treatment teams they visit? I ask this out of frustration. In recent times I was trying to come up with ways to better manage my Blood...

Hello Okay so bear with me? I'm 17 and my whole life has been regular 3-6 month checkups of my glucose levels and blood tests due to diabetes being hereditory on my fathers side with every member of his family having it. I've always been around 6-10 on my glucose levels depending on if i've...

Im 18 years old and have T1D since 11, it has been badly controlled for years due to burnout. my blood sugars are still high but at the moment i am starting to eat very healthily. i want to do exercise and i look forward to it but every time im about to, i check my blood sugar and it's too...

Hi all, Newbie here. Do not think I have full blown diabetes of the sorts, but have struggled with feeling sick all of the time for several years now, which has worsened. I decided to join here to learn for myself how to assist my condition, after I went to a doctor and was told that "lots...

Hiya, I was diagnosed as Type 2 approx 3 weeks ago. My nurse and doctor claim that because I am taking Metformin, I don't require a monitor and the NHS won't fund them or the strips & lancets. Surely, in order for me to identify my patterns etc I would need one?! A friend tested my blood as I...