Hello JJ!
I am diabetes 2 and was diagnosed 5 years ago. I am tablets only and it's called Glucophage Slow Release (Metformin) I could not tolerate the other Metformin and since using the slow release do not have any nasty side effects like tummy upsets. all depends on the tolerance for some people. I am low tolerance!
You may or may not know that Metformin is one of the many diabetes drug family and the only one as far as I know that is not weight gainer. My weight has remained stable all the while on Metformin.
Would Rowan consider a thread for diabetes on here? I belong to a forum that created one at the request of some members and its really very helpful and we all help one another. Perhaps it could be slotted in the general health "room"
I manage mine as well as I can but when first diagnosed I was shocked and scared but have settled into routine of a reasonably healthy food regime and some moderate excercise and no sugar but do endulge once in a while with cakes and a bikki and choklit; just normal choklit not the diabetic stuff which is not recommended. My cholesterol and BP are raised.
A good site to browse is
www.diabetesuk.net. I have received lots of info and help with the charity.
I could go on more about how I deal with my condition but will wait for Rowan to hopefully create a thread for diabetes.