Thanks Mel - I still feel pretty crappy with some nausea and bowel symptoms. I know this is to be expected in the first little while. But that coupled with the hypo feelings has got me feeling very ordinary! The good news is that it has stabilised my bsls amazingly. My 3am was still at 12 which is too high but all other levels have been under 7 and above 6. So WOO HOO for that!

Liz: Thankyou - I guess I am just a little nervous. It is Cat C but I know it has been used more and more now. My diabetes has been induced (we think) from the steroids I am on to prevent an autoimmune response. So essentially it's insulin resistance. Thus I guess why the metformin has worked so well. I know that metformin crosses the placenta and that worries me. However, I cannot have my levels all over the shop either as obviously that's not good for Col. So, I have bitten the bullet and taken it! I am sure I rattle when I walk!

Thankyou all for responding. It's nice to hear from others who have done similar...