I was diagnosed Type 2 in November 07. I have read a lot of posts on here and can so relate to many. It really is life changing. I thought i was doing quite well lowering my HB from in the 12's to 6.9 however my doctor wants me to take more pills which i really don't want too. Common sense tells me that long term they will do good but i hate having to take so many pills ie. rampipril, simvastatin, asprin. I took my first metformin pill yesterday and boy did i feel poorly last night! I did not take todays and spoke to Dr who said it sounded dreadful and don't take them again. Is now going to try a slow release form of the same. Does anyone know if this has less side effects? I have lost nearly 2 stone since diagonosis and in my head was pleased with how i had adapted. I really felt that 6.9 for me was good and was shocked when she said about going on metformin! I asked if i could have more time to lose weight and excerise more to see if i can get any lower but she thought i should go on the pills. I am still overweight for my height but eat a healthy diet and no sugar apart from natural sugars in fruit etc. I really don't cheat despite having a daughter who works in Hotel Chocolat!
Sorry i really am not a moaning minnie but am just having a feel sorry for myself day!
Hello to everyone and keep smiling
Sorry i really am not a moaning minnie but am just having a feel sorry for myself day!
Hello to everyone and keep smiling