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    Earthquake in New Zealand

    i am very sad to hear the news.i was visiting my daughter in brisbane when the september one ha ppened and was happy nobody was killed then the shock of the terrible news last week.hoping you all keep safe and no more happen.my daughter was nearly hit by the floods stopped 3 doors away
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    vitamins,glucosamine and cod liver oil

    i have just been on a diabetic course and we were told not to take glucosamine or cod liver oil but i would consult my doctor if i was going to take it. :roll:
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    Just being nosey - where is everyone from

    i am london born now moved to gods waiting room to early i live in brightlingsea near colchester essex we have had snow on the ground since friday. :oops: :oops:
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    About meters

    has anybody who uses the breeze2 noticed the difference in their readings i have mine they are reading much higher than my last one :?:
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    Birthday cake recipe for Diabetic type 2

    there is a cake called molly cake it has no fat no eggs no sugar mainly dried fruit you can ice it if you like all my friends go mad over it good luck
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    Retinal scan results frustration!

    i went for my test in august and was told the computers at the scanning center are being up graded so i am still waiting for another letter when to go for the test again my doctor keeps telling me i have not had the test this year has any one else had this problem
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    Benecol Dairy free soya drink

    i tried flora pro active and my readings gradually started to go up until after 4 weeks one day was 16 i stopped taking it and it went back to normal.let me know if you get the same affect with benecol please as my colestral went up a little.
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    HELP please!

    there is an irish yougurt that has not got added sugar and the shape ones that are supposed to keep you full are no added sugar.if your husband likes juice he should only drink one small glass aday.fresh whole oranges are better as with all fruit
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    Chinese exercises and Diabetes

    i do tai chi and go to gym.tai chi does help to relax you and i sleep better on monday nights.thee are cheaper classes if you go to tai chi web site you will find them.
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    I have dentist tomorrow and not looking forward to it

    j ust had my front tooth out because it come loose now need a bottom one out because it is loose,i hate the dentist bad without them we would be worse off :twisted:
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    cholesterol lowering drinks

    can anyone tell me which of the drinks to lower colestral are the bestie benecol i know some have got sugar in but my colestral has gone up a bit
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    type 2 and over 60 prescription charges

    once you take a half atablet for diabetes then you get everything on perscription.i was about fifty and got everything free even bloodpressure tablets.but i was diagnosed with irratabowel and told to take peppermint tablets which hospital would have given me but doctor wont give prescription so...
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    Use for old blood monitors

    i think there should be a way of sending old testers abroad like they do glasses i have also asked about this but there is no charity who accepts them :!:
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    Not diagnosed... But worried

    the only way is to go to doctor.fancy the chemist saying its high but donot worry.i went to doctor before i was diagnosed with pains in feet one doctor said it was artheritise he knew my mum was di abetic.then went to see another doc he sent me for test and i was diagnosed type2 this was...
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    agave syrup

    i do use it most days on my porridge and it does not raise my readings anymore than if i use sweetners.
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    Just being nosey - where is everyone from

    i am from brightlingsea in essex i am also curiouse where people come from on chat forum i spoke to somebody from poland
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    Weight Gain Needed Best Diet ?

    why are you worried about being under weight so long as your sugars are under controll i worry because i am overweight and find it hard to shift.i am starting a nhs weightloss programme i hope this works.will keep you posted
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    Just discovered Matzos: low carb

    when i first became diabetic i went to a six weeks course and was told not to eat matzos i am jewish and love them but you do need to put a lot of topping on them.i will start eating them again
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    Just being nosey - where is everyone from

    i am origanaly from the city of london now live near colchester and clacton-on-sea esex :D
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    News Topic on Diabetes.

    lisinopril is for high bloodpreasure.give the tablets a chance but try and do some exercise.you have to help the tablet. :roll: