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    Fatty liver, diabetes, PCOS & high blood pressure

    I’ve had diabetes for 20 years (I’m mid 40s) and PCOS since my teens. I lost a lot of weight doing LCHF about 10 years ago (this never improved my diabetes though), but put weight back on during pregnancies and now even on the Fast 800 (low carb, low calories) doesn’t make the slightest...
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    Novo fine needle availability

    Just been to Boots to collect my prescription and they’ve told me that they can’t get hold of novofine 6mm needles and that I need to ask my GP to prescribe a different type. Has anyone else been told this? Is there an alternative that’s as good? Thanks
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    Higher strength insulin - any experiences?

    I’m going to trying out toujeo u300 & humalog u200 as I’m struggling to get bg down. Does anyone have experience of these insulins?
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    High protein levels & cholesterol

    Latest blood test shows raised cholesterol (5.6) & also found higher level of protein in urine. GP wants to put me on a blood pressure tablet. Anyone had similar results? Did you find meds helped? Heard so many horror stories about more and more meds I want to think things through before I...
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    Diabetes & depression - what has worked best for you?

    I’m heading to my GP this week as I’m experiencing symptoms of depression/anxiety and have been for a while. I’ve read that some antidepressants can cause weight gain and raised blood sugar - obviously I want to avoid this if possible! Des anyone have experience of trying to balance the two or...
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    Alternatives to forxiga

    Hi all - I’ve been told I have a type 1/type 2 hybrid. I’m on insulin but I’m very insulin resistant. I’ve taken max dose metformin for years and was given forxiga earlier this year, but I’m going to have to stop it. I’m frequently getting up to the toilet in the night, need to drink...
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    Lancet For Alternative Site Testing

    My lancet broken today so I phoned Bayer for a replacement. Only problem is that the microlet 2 has been discontinued and the only alternative is the "next" version that doesn't allow alternative site testing. Does anyone know where I can get a lancet device that allows alternative site testing??
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    Blood Sugar Control Awful This Week - Weather Or Illness?

    My blood sugar has been pretty bad for the last week. It doesn't help that I've been drinking diet/no carb/sugar free drinks more, which annoyingly spikes my blood sugar. I'm not a masochist but I've been stuck in places where only these drinks (not tap water) were readily available. The last...
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    L-carnosine

    I've just read an article that talked about L-carnosine and how taking supplements of 1500mg per day could improve type 2 diabetes. Has anyone else heard of this?
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    Pepsi max/diet drinks

    Why do these push up my blood sugar? Flavoured water (no sugar) is the same. It's all I've had tonight and my blood sugar has gone through the roof. I guess the bottom line is that I shouldn't have them if they do this, but I just want to understand why!
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    Forxiga

    I've just started forxiga in addition to insulin (pump) and metformin. So far, so good. My bg was in the teens and now is mostly single figures and I'm hoping to improve this further. But I've noticed my urine smells different (that is, it's noticeable, i don't routinely go around sniffing my...
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    Anyone treated at Wythenshawe hospital?

    I've just had a letter telling me I'm being move out of my usual insulin pump clinic and into another one with a new (to the hospital) consultant. Terrified that they're going to take me off the pump but can't get hold of anyone to find out...
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    Lowering insulin resistance

    My insulin resistance is causing me problems with blood glucose levels. I'm already on the full dose of metformin and asked today about being given something else (if there is anything) to improve it. We discussed a couple of options, but I'm not convinced by either. Has anyone else had the...
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    Very high blood glucose

    Hi there - wasn't sure where to post this. For the last few weeks my blood sugar has been creeping up. I put it down to eating the wrong things at Christmas, although to be fair I've given myself the right amount of insulin and I've still not seen it below double figures. I'd hoped it was a...
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    Toe problems after holiday/flying

    I've never had foot issues before and wanted to run something past you all please. I'll try to include as much detail as I can think of. I've just returned from holiday. The weather alternated between boiling hot and torrential downpours, so my feet frequently got wet and sweaty (nice). I...
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    Pump but can't get blood sugar down

    Hi there - I've been on a pump for about 18 months and love it! I've always been able to keep my insulin requirements down a bit by following a low carb diet, but the past 6 months have had trouble sticking to this (lots of life issues etc) so my control hasn't been great. I met with the...
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    Worried about low blood sugar

    Hi there - I'm 6-7 weeks pregnant. In previous pregnancies I've always struggled to keep my blood sugar down - mainly in the mornings. In fact I have higher blood sugar at these times even when I'm not pregnant, so it's pretty much a pattern for me. This time around, I've increased my night...
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    Low carb and DAFNE

    Hi there - I've been invited to go on a DAFNE course (which I'm happy to do) but am currently low carbing. In the past low carbing has helped me lower my BG (although, annoyingly, not really had much impact on my weight). Is DAFNE going to be centred around eating lots of carbs? That sounds...
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    Feeling sick as blood sugar rises?

    Hi there - I've had type 2 for over 10 years and in the past few years (following pregnancy) have been on insulin, so I monitor my blood sugar regularly. My morning blood sugar has always been high and I find that my blood sugar rises rapidly in the morning, eg its around 6 at 6am, by 7-730...
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    low carb weight loss stopped

    Hello there - hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction! I've been doing a low carb diet for 7 months now, but haven't lost any weight since Christmas. I've plateaued before, but only for upto 6 weeks, and I'm getting a bit frustrated now. I mainly eat meat, cheese...