Run out of meds

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babsal

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• Apr 5, 2015

• #1

Am type 2 and ran out of metformin and glicozide on Thursday, can't get any till Tuesday am already getting a reading of 19. Any help would be appreciated

 

Daks

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London

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Diet only

• Apr 5, 2015

• #2

This might be a good place to start:

http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandurgentcareservices/Pages/NHS-111.aspx

Hi Babsal, welcome to the forum, not entirely sure what you should do, I would radically reduce carb intake.

 

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babsal

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• Apr 5, 2015

• #3

Yes done that thanks. Just wondered how high I should let it go before doing something

 

Daks

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Diet only

• Apr 5, 2015

• #4

babsal said:

Yes done that thanks. Just wondered how high I should let it go before doing something

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Give them a bell and see what advice they give

 

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babsal

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• Apr 5, 2015

• #5

Thanks so much I will do that.

 

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catherinecherub

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• Apr 5, 2015

• #6

There should be a chemist open somewhere in your location.

Take your prescription with you and proof of identity.

Where can I get an emergency supply of medication?
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1011.aspx?CategoryID=73

 

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babsal

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• Apr 5, 2015

• #7

Ta both of you am waiting for a call back from a gp

 

ally1

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suffolk

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• Apr 5, 2015

• #8

you could also get 5 days supply from your local hospital

 

AndBreathe

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• Apr 5, 2015

• #9

As well as the foregoing, I'd suggest keeping a very tight rein on your diet; Easter or not.

 

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babsal

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• Apr 6, 2015

• #10

Thanks to you all

 

Daks

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Location

London

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Type 2

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Diet only

• Apr 6, 2015

• #11

babsal said:

Thanks to you all

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You're welcome

 

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Daibell

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LADA

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• Apr 6, 2015

• #12

Hi. Yes, follow the advice of the other posters. Anything below the 30s is not good but probably safe for a short time. If the meter says Hi then go to A&E or a walk-in centre. The Metformin will only be having a small effect on blood sugar but the Glic may be key. Yes,a very low carb diet for the time being