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Hello! Type 2 24 year old :)

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Hi,

My names Sarie and I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic a few months ago and am taking metformin.

Be good to chat to other people and learn new things 🙂

Sarie
 
Welcome Sarie,

I'm sure you will be able to learn lots here and experience the great support.
How are you getting on with the metformin?
 
Thanks Nikki 🙂

I'm getting on ok I think, the sickness/stomach side effects have stopped. I'm not sure if it's as low as it should be, my blood tends to be from 5.9 to 10

Sarie
 
Hi and welcome to forum Sarie.
My name is Shirl and hv myself been T2 diabetic for 5 years. Have hd Metformin frm the start and the sickness and other side effects have certainly lessened. Its a big change to your life and you will have loads of questions so don't be affraid to ask and I know u'll get lots of help frm here and just ask if you want to know anything, take care lv shirl x
 
sparklystuff said:
Thanks Nikki 🙂

I'm getting on ok I think, the sickness/stomach side effects have stopped. I'm not sure if it's as low as it should be, my blood tends to be from 5.9 to 10

Sarie
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Glad to hear the side effects have gone off, If your numbers are consitently like that then you are doing pretty good. Do you have a meter to test at home?
Have you had any HbA1c's done since diagnosis? They should be done at least every 6 months to see how you are doing.
 
Hi Sarie, welcome to the forum 🙂 Please don't be afraid to ask anything, or just have a good old moan if the mood takes you - everyone here will understand and do what they can to help.

Sounds like things are going OK for you. You might be interested in getting hold of a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker - lots of our Type 2 members have recommended it 🙂
 
Hi Sarie

Welcome to the forum 😉 x
 
Hi Sarie, welcome to the forum.
 
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