I have been a type 2 diabetic for 3 years and not responded well to tablets. Metformin caused severe headaches and nausea - there is a family history of heart desease, my father died at 56 and my brother had a heart attack at 52 and 58. I am 51 and currently on exanitide twice a day and 1 x80mg Gliclazide this has been increased to 2 x 80mg twice daily over the past 5 weeks. My problem is I have gained 10lbs in the last four weeks - I am already 4 stone overweight so I can't cope with this situation, and there is no significant change to my blood sugar levels. My GP refered me to the diabetic clinic who told me to change my diet and excercise more :x . There are some changes I can make to my diet but not enough to make this sort of difference. I am a special needs teacher - I teach Adults with various difficulties and am constantly on the go. My class room is three floors up and I NEVER use the lift as I am afraid of being trapped in one. I have a terminal ill husband and a 15 year old son, so all the house-work etc is down to me. My question is "If I stop taking the Gliclazide and monitor my blood sugar level carefully would this be a good course of action to take?". I also have a very efficient metobolic rate which adapts to change in diet very quickly and stores fat for use at a later date - how many more joys can a girl cope with? Please can you give me some advice.