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hi guys, I came out of hospital 10 days ago after collapsing and ending up in a diabetic coma for 4 days. basically suffering from depression I wasn't looking after myself and drinking heavily leading to the spike in bm's and collapse. up till then really well controlled taking 1 gliclizide in the morning and 3 metformin breakfast lunch and tea (no higher than 9 before or after meals but regularly 7) in hospital went up to 25 so was being hit with insulin after being tested. my main question is I've been discharged to my doctors who quite frankly haven't been the greatest help. no dietary advise or anything even though I've asked. I've always been able to eat pretty much anything. I've now been on 2 x 80g gliclizide and 1 x 1g metformin morning and evening for a week now since coming out of hosotal and been told to monitor results and go back on 14th. got bm in morning down to about 12 but then increases after breakfast to about 15 and same teatime and at 10pm before bed. I was hoping for a bigger reduction but phoned surgery and they have said it could take a few weeks to settle down? is this correct please? I'm also worried this could end up with insulin so what is the largest dose of gliclizide you can take in a day? I've went from complete control with last hba1c of 54 to being in a right mess. I know it was my fault for not looking after myself but i know I'm lucky to be alive and this has really shook me up so determined it won't happen again. any help or advise greatly appreciated . thanks guys x Dave