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  1. Hibby65

    Type 2 Freestyle Libre covers / straps

    I keep having problems with my sensor falling off or snagging on clothes / bed sheets and coming off. Anyone use sensor covers or bands to keep them on ?
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    FIXING US (dad)

    Hi anyone use or looked into the Fixing Us Site and videos. Just wondered as I saw a couple of Videos on Youtube and one of the guys just could have been me his story was very similar and I just wondered if it was more that a way for diabetics to have zoom chats etc. Also if you have seen...
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    Hba1c - how do you find out

    Hi I see a lot of people stating that apart from your blood sugar levels you should know / find out you Hba1c Apart from going to a hospital / diabetic clinic / doctors - how do you find this out? Can you work it out yourself? I've had 1 diabetes clinic since covid and I have more chance of...
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    Injection problem

    Anyone else have problems injecting sometimes? Sometimes stick the needle in push the top of the pen nice and smooth no problems. Other days it’s murder. Stick the needle in push and push and it’s like it’s blocked or trying to resist. Tried different sites but still happens. Always tend to...
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    Noon anyone tried it

    Hi anyone tried the Noom diet / concept
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    Counter Weight-plus

    Had my annual Diabetic checkup today and it was suggested that l consider the Counter Weight-plus Programme as a kickstart to weight loss and a New healthier diet / lifestyle. It’s NHS Lothian in Scotland that told me about it Anyone any experience of this program?
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    Knee pains - Vicious circle

    Hi All Just starting to get back into fitness again and starting to have the same old problems with my knees. Trying to do the Couch to 5K program and also walking every day. However I keep having to take a day or so off or stop because of pains in my knees. Doctor has said its just a weight...
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    Itchy legs agony

    Hi anyone recommend any quick cures to relieve itchy legs. I know I shouldn’t scratch them but when l do the relief is short lived. They now feel like someone has roughly sandpapered my legs and poured vinegar on them.
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    Getting back to fitness

    Well taking the plunge to get back to fitness l’ve joined a gym (not open until December). But walking in the cold weather and dark nights frankly ain’t happening. Did. Bit a short while ago but really found out how unfit l have let myself get. Ps 5 7”. 17 1/2 stone Anyone any good plans...
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    Blood Sugar / 5:2 Diet

    A lot in the papers and TV about Diabetes reversal and mostly accredited to losing lots of weight and getting lots more exercise. No s**t Sherlock. Quite inspired by Tom Watson the Labour Deputy leader and his stunning transformation and diabetes story. So following on reading up on this...
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    I Just Dint Get It

    Apologies if lm thick or in denial, l just don’t get. It I was diagnosed with type 2 about 15 years ago. To this day l have mostly had to self help and diagnose online. I still don’t get it. Don’t get me wrong l to understand the concept, l just can’t grasp the day to day living with it...
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    Detox drink required

    Hi needing a suggestion for a good Detox drink - need a good boost / feel sluggish bloated Years ago l used to enjoy the occasional Jaaps liver salts grape flavour, but the don’t make them anymore. Tried Alkaseltzer but they are too harsh Normally drink diet Indian tonic water but it’s not...
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    Doctors need a course in communication

    :banghead::banghead::banghead: Went for a diabetic clinic review at the hospital and always get tense at these things Met with a consultant and was told that blood pressure was still on the high side / cholesterol on the high side and HBA1c was higher than he wanted, and that I was very...
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    Occupational health companies - how confidential are they

    After a period of sciatica month off, company are arranging a private company to review my work station and work practices, and a confidential chat on my health. They assure me that anything said to this company is confidential and they will not divulge anything to my company. However this...
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    Fear my company are starting to build up case for eventual dismissal

    52 m Type 2- 5ft8" 17 1/2 stone - poor control in past but now last 6 months been good - last 2 months - spot on re BS levels Had a recent bout of sciatica - really bad - was signed over for approx 5 weeks from work, during this time in the last week had to go to A&E with double vision...
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    Books to buy any suggestions ?

    Hi Everyone Got a Waterstones voucher for Christmas so was wondering if any of you had any good books / suggestions Im type 2 (over 12 years) - obese - 51 - poor control - never really got it - lack will power - but this year going to make a concerted effort to improve and lost weight. Going...
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    Low Carb Starter Pack Shopping List

    Hi Everyone Im going to give the low carb diet a bash as Ive got to do something positive re my BS levels and Weight. As a bit of a neanderthal re Veg / Salads ( the type that pulls lettuce out of burgers) its going to be hard but want to give it a good try so will force myself to eat more...
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    Hypos Whilst Asleep

    Hi Type 2 over 15 years - never had a hypo think I unconsciously have kept them high to avoid one The quesition I have is I am on insulin and am trying to better get my BS under control Sometime at night Im sweating - disturbed sleep etc - but when I test my BS when I get up a few hours...
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    Type 2 How Do I Restart ??

    Hi not posted for years, but look at the site now and again for answers, support and inspiration. Wonder if you can help motivate me to give coping with this nightmare one more try. (sorry for rant below) I'm 52 was diagnosed about 15-18 years ago and to be honest have never got to grips...
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    Support Groups / Meetings

    Hi all Anyone been to a local diabetic support group meeting? I have wondered about going to one of these meeting - although I find these forums and chat rooms and forums great - I have also thought about going with my friend who is also type 2 - to a local meeting to listen and talk face to...