type 2 diabetes

I was diagnosed with Diabetes in oct 2016, with HbA1C of 10. Doctor prescribed me hell lot of medicines (6-7) primary being Dianorm (80/500 - Gliclazied/Metformin resp), however it did bring the sugar level down, HbA1c of 6.2 in Dec 2016, and 5.7 in Mar 2017. I recently scheduled an appointment...

I would love to hear from all type 2s and pre diabetics with regards to what help and support you have, or haven't, recieved to help you manage your blood sugar levels via lifestyle changes. Specifically I would like to know what if any courses or advice were offered by your GP practice or...

Hi Everyone, Sufi here just joined , diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recently. I have developed diabetes retinopathy on my left eye as well . have anyone got the similar symptoms or any idea please drop some words in. Many thanks.

I have just moved house and have tried to update my address online without success. I rang DVLA and to my horror found that they revoked my license in 2015 and I have been driving without a license for nearly 2 years. I had no knowledge of this at all. I am type 2 diabetic and my condition is...

Hey everyone, glad to be a part of this online community. I joined to interact with everyone and support my mother as uch as possible. Mom was diagnosed a years ago at 52, it's very common on her side of the family. We are all extremely active people but nutrition habits need to improve. Of...

Hi all, Ive posted a few times on here and found the feedback to be really helpful. This partiucular issue surrounds an employer in the UK. I had some CSA problems back in October 16 and had a short sickness from work with stress as i tried to sort it out. i was absent from work for approx 2...

I'm trying to support my dad who is T2, 78, smokes, lives on his own and is quite immobile. He will only use a microwave to 'cook' his main meals, but is happy to cook bacon, eggs and sausages. I do most of his shopping and try and limit things that I know he shouldn't eat, but I need some...

Can somebody please help me,I'm type 2,I have a low carb sugar free diet.I cycle 12 miles a day,I walk to work and I'm generally an active person.My problem is that I'm finding it nearly impossible to lose weight,my fasting blood sugar level in the morning is around 15.5 no matter what I...

Hi I am Woody I have recently been diagnosed as Type 2 and taking 80mg Gliclazide in the morning and before evening meal. My doctor has set a target of between 6 to 10, however I am struggling to keep my blood sugar level up above 7 and it can drop as low as 3.3 even after eating regularily...

Aarrrghhh! This burning sensation in my right lower leg, just below the knee is driving me slowly mad. I've now increased (as of today) to 3 gabapentin a day. When I started them (on one a day) I thought they were working. But I'm getting the pain in the evening after my tea time pill and...

Hi all. I hope I'm typing in the right place. I'd just like some advice on how to deal with my partners diabetes 2. He has had it for a few years now. He doesn't seem to take it seriously (i think hes in denile ) and says he forgets to take his metformin unless I remind him (I am not always...

We're getting 'thank you' packs made for people who complete the Low Carb Program. There is a fabric bag (that promotes 'real food' on the outside), an info pack and we'd like to add some 'fun' stuff. We had thought about stickers/badges/t shirts, etc - but thought we could have some 'fun'...

hey yall well im totally confussed atm ive been on weekly injection well this is my 4th week on bydureon finally seems like the side effects are settling down (ihope) so first 2 weeks i lost 1 stone 1 lb and 4 % body fat woopwoop however diabetic gremlin bit me and hypos begun and now i cant...

Hi my name is Lauren and I am currently involved in my food and nutrition GCSE, I have chosen to work on Type 2 diabetes as my main focus, please if you have Type 2 diabetes can you answer my questionnaire the link is here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KWR65SD If anyone would be able to...

Hello Friends - I am originally from India. Live in USA for 45 years. I was diagnosed T2 - in 1994 - So far in control with Metformin - last three years A1c - under 7.0 However - last nine months - going up - 8.4, 8.7 and latest - two weeks ago was 9.4. My doctor wants to start me on...

We're looking into life insurance and we think we can afford working on the quotes we've had so far but so far no one has asked us about diabetes. When we apply, is it likely to hike up the price when they know that hubby is diabetic. If so who do people recommend for the best, reasonably...

Hi folks I was diagnosed in January 2016 with type 2 diabetes. I'm 44 year old and have various health issues one is the fear of going out. I am on medication just to try and keep me calm and on the straight and narrow lol. At the beginning of the year I was under a lot of stress and my hba1c...

I booked onto a local x-pert course with some misgivings, having read the experiences of some of the members of this site and having myself been reasonably successful with a LCHF type diet. I was expecting regressive advice. However, one of the first things that the leaders of the course said...

Hello Medication not helping Insulin helped for a year but now after taking insulin my top of my head starts revolving. Living with sleepless nights for over 4 months already now. Showed to every doctor possible but everyone wants to give sleeping pills or pills to relax mind which again did not...

I have Asbestosis and have just started some more chemotheropy after the last time 2.5 years ago. I have had a lower strengh chemo this time so do not need steroids which I know pushed my levels up very high last time. 3 weeks ago I started my new chemo course and the day after I nearly fainted...