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  1. T

    High levels in mornings

    Hi all. In a nutshell, I am type 2 diabetic and did not really care about it for too long. I am trying to get it under control, take medication (metformin and gliclazide), and invested in a blood sugar level monitor (Dexcom). I changed my diet drastically, and levels seem to be coming down...
  2. Z

    Hair loss - type 2

    Hi all - was diagnosed with type 2 in January and have now mostly made peace with my situation. However, one thing I’ve recently started to notice and fixate on is hair loss. I’m losing strands and strands each day, and I can feel that I’ve so much less hair than I used to have. As a 31 year old...
  3. A

    Hypos and citalopram please help!

    Hello, I’ve been recently diagnosed with diabetes type 2 back in January and have been having stable blood sugars (4-6 before eating and up to 8 after eating) and feel quite proud of it. I’m currently on metformin (2000g a day) and gliclazide (80g a day). However, I have been dealing with...
  4. FoggyPhil999

    Type 2 Journey

    Hi all, new to this forum, but like to share my experience. I have been T2 for 10 years and thought I knew everything, until 2 months ago and thought I would try a continuous glucose monitor. OMG, it opened my eyes as to what affect my eating habits were doing to my body. I would think nothing...
  5. M1cr0ft

    Hey everyone...

    I've just been diagnosed with Type 2, and as most of you new people know, it's quite overwhelming and confusing. My doctor didn't give me any information, just sent me on my way, which made being diabetic even more scary and making me feel very alone, which I now know I'm not. My initial...
  6. T

    Scottish newbie type 2

    Hello. Diagnosed a week ago and starting the medication imminently. All happened very fast and a bewildering array of things to look out for and manage. Does not help I am needle phobic!
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    BMI / HbA1c

    I got a text from my doctor today congratulating me as my HbA1c was 54 which is the lowest level they have on record for me over the last 10 years, and all other results like cholesterol normal. I know the HbA1c is not ‘normal’ yet but what an improvement - for me anyway. When I was first...
  8. CathyFP

    New Librelink CGM Type 2 user with ?s

    Hi I am a Type 2 diabetic diagnosed a year ago. I'm taking Metformin 500mg twice a day. I've just done the Libre Link CGM free trial and found it very eye opening. Are there other Type 2s who use this technology regularly (its so expensive!)? How long have you used it for? How often do you use...
  9. C

    confused and a little frustrated

    hello everyone. I don't post often but I'd love to know that I am not alone with this. I've been feeling really tired the last couple of months, spoke to my diabetes nurse (only ever by phone, I can never seem to get a face to face appointment with her, which is one of my frustrations), she said...
  10. G

    I'm here! Sorry I'm early

    Hi. My name is Gary. I was diagnosed with Type 2 last week (HbA1C 70) after months of struggling with Sciatic neuropathy. As a result of severe leg and back pain I could hardly walk (yet alone exercise) so my weight sky rocketed. This coupled with bad diet and nosey doctors (looking at my blood...
  11. L

    Looking for Study Participants

    Hello all. Posted this a few weeks ago, however I’m still looking for a few more participants. Hoping this might be seen by anyone who missed it last time! I am a MSc Health Psychology student currently researching sleeping interventions for Type 2 Diabetics. I am hoping to recruit...
  12. Z

    Seeking Participants for Diabetes Website Study

    Hi everyone, I'm a Doctoral Researcher from Loughborough University. I am currently conducting a study on users' experiences with diabetes websites in the UK. This study has been approved by @Cherrelle DUK . I would love to hear from you if you: 1) are over the age of 18; 2) have been...
  13. L

    Type II Participants Needed for Sleep Intervention Study

    Hello all. I am a MSc Health Psychology student currently researching sleeping interventions for Type 2 Diabetics. I am hoping to recruit participants from the UK who are diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and have experienced regular issues around sleeping. The study will involve an online...
  14. L

    What should my numbers be?

    fairly recently diagnosed and been burying my head in the sand. GP/nhs have given me info and connections to resources that I couldn’t cope with at the time and I don’t know how to access them I may call tomorrow and ask. I have a meter, I’m type 2 but with a complicated history meaning while...
  15. Depressed_Boy_Skelly

    How likely is this?

    I just want to figure out some stuff to do with my medical problems and a question came into my head. I wanted to post on here to see if maybe I could get some answers. (I will probably be posting this on other forums, just incase you see it again somewhere else). I have Type 1 diabetes...
  16. R

    Hi, new to the forum. Type 2 & IBS

    Hi, I've been type 2 for a while, but I guess I have been in denial, as in the thread title I also have IBS and tried to concentrate on that. I have trouble with wheat and dairy, but am ok with potato and rice. I am trying to get my head around trying to restrict the potato and rice. I know you...
  17. N

    A few food conundrums!!

    Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed T2D in October 2021 with an A1c of 118! I'm delighted to report, that with a mix of metformin, diet and exercie, my latest A1c was 43. I have relaxed a little, but generally am low(ish) carb, exercise more, etc, etc. I have a few food related questions. If anyone...
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    Help with my EPQ

    Hello all! My name is Toni McKenzie and I am a Year 13 student doing a research project for my EPQ which is an extended project qualification that is worth half an A level. In my EPQ I plan to find the answer to my question which is "To what extent do you agree that genetics is the main factor...
  19. A

    Just Diagnosed - Looking for advice and guidance

    Hi all, Apologies for the long post (and lateness of the day). Don't usually write on these sort of sections of forums because I'm really shy (so if I don't reply, it's not because I don't appreciate any replies or answers I get) but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with stuff and my brain has...
  20. CathyFP

    I’m new to all this

    Hi, Having worked really hard on diet, weight loss and exercise over the last few years trying to avoid type 2 diabetes the numbers kept creeping up and I was finally diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in September. I feel really sad about this and a bit scared. I have just started taking...
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