Hi all
12 months ago I was diagnosed 12 months ago type 2 and I have to admit to being in denial.
I took metformin and never changed my lifestyle one bit. Although I am a non drinker and have never smoked I just enjoy my food too much and the only exercise was TV remote aerobics.
I had a serious telling off from my GP and he has now prescribed Gliclazide as well as the Metformin.
Very recently I have experienced a burning, stabbing pain in my thighs and occassional numbness in toes.
I have read various horror stories about amputations and blindness and must admit that even in my darkest nightmares did I ever see myself as middle aged ****** about in the dark.
I have been using a blood tester since being on Gliclazide and can't understand why the reading before breakfast is much higher than it was before bed time. Last night for instance was 5.2 and this morning wass 9.6. Can anyone shed any light on it?
Dave 51 Liverpool
12 months ago I was diagnosed 12 months ago type 2 and I have to admit to being in denial.
I took metformin and never changed my lifestyle one bit. Although I am a non drinker and have never smoked I just enjoy my food too much and the only exercise was TV remote aerobics.
I had a serious telling off from my GP and he has now prescribed Gliclazide as well as the Metformin.
Very recently I have experienced a burning, stabbing pain in my thighs and occassional numbness in toes.
I have read various horror stories about amputations and blindness and must admit that even in my darkest nightmares did I ever see myself as middle aged ****** about in the dark.
I have been using a blood tester since being on Gliclazide and can't understand why the reading before breakfast is much higher than it was before bed time. Last night for instance was 5.2 and this morning wass 9.6. Can anyone shed any light on it?
Dave 51 Liverpool