starting to think nhs is right

[numan43]

May I suggest caution with Metformin, I read on another forum how Metformin can sometimes do nothing for BG at lower doses and then when the dose is upped it sort of kicks in. Still, the GP would probably say that if asked to reduce dose.

I also read that metformin can be beneficial with other ailments

 

[Daphne917]

@numan43 it's up to you whether you test or not. I think that the NHS has got it wrong and should provide all T2s with the means to test for at least the first 3 - 6 months after diagnosis to enable them to know how different foods affect their BS. Due to testing I now know how different foods affect me so the only regular test that I now do is first thing in the morning to see if my BS is consistent. I still test if I eat something new or which I think may cause a spike (usually after going out for a meal) but that's about it. My morning testing is also reassurance that all is ok so that's one test that I will be continuing with for a while anyway!