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    pass the sick bucket please

    It may be the simvastatin that is causing the problem. A friend of mine (not diabetic tho) had terrible problems with this medicine but when switched to a different tablet (lipitor i think) she had no problems at all. The reason the doctor prescribed simvastatin was because it was cheaper but...
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    Scrabble

    That's really clever. I'm impressed! I love your posts they're always so interesting or funny. Cinders :thumbup:
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    Was I born left handed?

    My eldest daughter is cross-dominant so she is right handed but left eye dominant. She also uses her cutlery the other way around and also she plays pool with her left hand. I guess that's because you need hand/eye co-ordination and she finds that she plays better with her left hand. When she...
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    Insulin and T2

    Is the nurse suggesting you use insulin for a short term only? I have heard that some T2s are offered this but they do not remain on insulin. It works well for some people I believe but I can't speak from personal experience. Perhaps someone more experienced than me will come along soon who...
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    Newly diagnosed

    Welcome to the forum Jonty. Glad to hear you are doing well. Keep up the good work. Best Regards Cinders
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    A Scam, but I told 'em

    That's awful. I'm glad you were there to sort it. Best Wishes cinders
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    Introduction....

    Hi Loreal, welcome to the forum. I am sure you will find lots of help and support here. You don't say whether you are type 1 or type 2 but either way there will be others who can help. Best Wishes Cinders
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    Low Carbing counter-productive?

    I think you need to test 2 hours after eating to see what effect the food you are eating is having. I'm not sure why the pre-meal numbers are higher as I don't test before meals that often and when I do I am usually in range, except for fasting which is a bit higher than normal but within the...
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    But you can't be diabetic, you're so slim

    As a petite T2 I wish I had a pound for every time I hear the "I can't believe you're diabetic " line as i'd be rich! I've heard of wearing your heart on your sleeve but not your pancreas. My Mum had rheumatoid arthritis which I believe is an autoimmune disease, wonder if there's connection...
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    How's this for service.

    I'm so glad that you are OK. Hope you have a good sleep and are feeling much better. Best Wishes Cinders
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    Monitor

    Sometimes the surgery will provide you with a meter as they get free samples but it depends on whether they encourage testing for Type 2 diabetes or not. Many do not these days. You can either buy a meter or you can contact the manufacturers who will often provide a meter free of charge as...
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    Operation

    Hope you feel better soon. Best wishes Cinders
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    Have you cured or reversed type 2

    This might be true for those T2 diabetics who are overweight but what about those like me who were not overweight at diagnosis but who have still lost a significant amount of weight anyway through a change in diet (in my case almost 2 stone) and I now weigh only 6st 10lb but I still struggle to...
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    How did YOU come up with your username?

    Mine is because I have small feet (size 2 shoes) and I was diagnosed last December when the pantomime showing locally was Cinderella which was absolutely brilliant.
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    Inspiration Thread

    Thanks Wee Willie. I love your inspirational posts and your sense of humour. It always cheers me up so please keep up the good work It is much appreciated. Cinders
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    WORD ASSOCIATION GAME 4

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    what is your favorite, food ?

    I agree - chocolate is definitely the best! Cinderella :D
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    Conspiracy Theories

    Sounds very plausible to me. The NHS certainly don't encourage low carbing. The dietician I saw last week told me carbs aren't the baddies only sugar. That may be true for non-diabetics but not for those who are. Cinders
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    Dietician

    Thanks for your responses. I do eat cheese and quite a lot of nuts and most of my carbs are in the form of vegetables. I just struggle a bit with what to eat for lunch at work so usually have a sandwich made with one small slice of wholemeal bread with meat or fish filling BG is usually OK...
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    Dietician

    Thanks Daibell for your response. No, i am not young, am 59 but i am petite 4ft 10 (well almost!!). My concern about an increase in my gliclazide is whether it would cause me to have hypos, which I haven't had so far (thankfully). Have also heard about stimulating the pancreas and wearing it...