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    ........aaaaand another one!

    Well done Jim, I've just read your journey from start to finish & feel inspired by your results, now about to start my own journey!!
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    Severe itching and soreness

    I had really itchy shins just above the ankles, so bad I felt like I could scratch the skin off, drove my crazy. I then got some p45 cream to keep moisturised , i no longer have the iching?.
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    Metformin substitute

    Dear Oh Dear, I take 2 x 500 mg twice a day , I never had any side effects, One size does not fit all in this case!!
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    a walk after a meal lowers Blood sugars

    Hi james2, great post that inspired me to get out and walk despite my painful hip I could only manage 15 mins but got similar pro rata results Thanks for posting
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    Lidl rolls at Penzance!

    Bluetit----- 32 grams per 100 , not 32%?? A loaf is 400gr so no one is going to eat 1/4 of a loaf! eh
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    Lidl rolls at Penzance!

    Not sure about Lidl PZ but there are stores in Hayle & Redruth that do, failing that try Morrisons for Warburtons 'Protein bread', only 9grms per slice & taste 'Suprem'
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    Would being in constant pain affect my BG ?

    Usually have my main meal around 18.30 [Last night Rump steak/ Salad] I'm never hungry or ineed of food before bed? but since using the gel I have no need of Nurofen at the moment, had an uninterrupted nights sleep free from any pain I may try a little snack before bed & check the results...
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    Would being in constant pain affect my BG ?

    Hi Liam my fasting has never been below 10!!, 6.8 was before lunch, I will check again later. As I'm typing I can feel some pain coming back,so off for a rub down.
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    Would being in constant pain affect my BG ?

    Thank you for your Help.
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    Would being in constant pain affect my BG ?

    Thanks Liam thats sound advice, I;m having a good day today, no Meds just the Gel this morning & no pain{too good to be true?] And just done a finger test at 6.8 instead of 10s & 11s, Think that sums it up?.
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    Would being in constant pain affect my BG ?

    Last night I used Fenbid Forte Gel & managed to sleep without pain for 7hrs, pain again woke me up! but after applying more gel the pain is easing again. Looks like this could be the answer?? Thanks once more for your advice everyone.
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    Would being in constant pain affect my BG ?

    I've taken so much Nurofen as it's the only medication that gets anywhere near easing the pain, I try the gel rub instead tonight, Thanks to all for your input.
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    Would being in constant pain affect my BG ?

    Well I was going to almost demand a shot of cortisone?? not so sure now?,My GP appointment is 16th May, with you guys advising I feel better prepared for the appointment ,Thanks.
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    Would being in constant pain affect my BG ?

    Thanks for your input,what you describe is me all over . Do you or have you had any Cortisone injections? or what meds do you use for pain relief.
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    Would being in constant pain affect my BG ?

    Thanks for your replies guys,be interested to see what those other sufferers think??
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    Would being in constant pain affect my BG ?

    I have an Arthritic hip that now leaves me in pain all day,I take up to 8 Nurofen tablets daily until I can see my GP in 2 weeks time. Would both the pain & tablets affect my BG?
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    Diabetes and You .. my Course

    AM1874 & yet you do similar on this forum?
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    metformin and alcohol

    I always assumed the warning of not drinking whilst taking medicatication was that the alcohol[in moderation] actually lowers BG When I have a couple of glasses of wine I useually get a lower BG reading?
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    Feeling Frustrated

    Thanks for the replies you 2 My Bmi is 34 which obviously need lower, I'm 61 this year & i'm very active through the day as I'm a Builder, when I finish work I'm too knackered to do much else!? In the last 2 years I have been diagnosed with the onset of Arthritis in my left hip, this is quite...