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<blockquote data-quote="MorbidCaterpillar" data-source="post: 908997" data-attributes="member: 197592"><p>Re; Orlistat - I had to lose some weight to prove I was eating correctly before they gave me this. I had gone back to the way I used to eat (before Quetiapine made me into an eating machine) which was low fat/low carb lots of green veg and proteins (chicken/fish/eggs). So I was so annoyed (understatement) when the diagnosis of diabetes was given to me. I'd obviously just left it too late to stave off that particular nasty. So I have the Orlistat now but my diet is still quite low carb. The only carbs I'm really eating are my breakfast is usually some sort of wholegrain cereal (Fruit n Fibre, Weetabix Fruit & Nut, Shredded Wheat), and sometimes potatoes or a wholegrain roll with one of my meals. I find eating more protein keeps me feeling fuller.</p><p></p><p>Re Statins - nope, there was no discussion as to what my number are (I'm in the dark there), and I was just told I "needed" to go on them along with the Metformin. The prescription was at the Chemist within a few minutes due to the marvel of electronic prescriptions. No one either the GP nor the Pharmacist discussed side effects with me. I just trusted them. I think I'll do some research before my official "diabetes" appointments next week so I can ask informed questions. Thank you for mentioning this.</p><p></p><p>Re: Quetiapine - Ironically, I was originally on Olazapine but ate so much in a small period of time that I tried to commit suicide I got so desperate to NOT eat. I was told that Quetiapine wouldn't make me put weight on and so I stupidly believed them and blamed myself for not being able to control my hunger. But I've read up more about it now and realise that Quetiapine is a major culprit regarding overeating and weight gain. My plan is to request to be put on something else. But the problem is Quetiapine works well in every other way. :-(</p><p></p><p>Silvery - you sound like you have a lot to contend with. I just hope that in my journey to learn about my own diabetes I can be of some support to others too.</p><p></p><p>On a related note to all of this, I'm on so many meds now that I've ordered a medicalert bracelet. How many of you here have one? Are they as helpful as they seem?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MorbidCaterpillar, post: 908997, member: 197592"] Re; Orlistat - I had to lose some weight to prove I was eating correctly before they gave me this. I had gone back to the way I used to eat (before Quetiapine made me into an eating machine) which was low fat/low carb lots of green veg and proteins (chicken/fish/eggs). So I was so annoyed (understatement) when the diagnosis of diabetes was given to me. I'd obviously just left it too late to stave off that particular nasty. So I have the Orlistat now but my diet is still quite low carb. The only carbs I'm really eating are my breakfast is usually some sort of wholegrain cereal (Fruit n Fibre, Weetabix Fruit & Nut, Shredded Wheat), and sometimes potatoes or a wholegrain roll with one of my meals. I find eating more protein keeps me feeling fuller. Re Statins - nope, there was no discussion as to what my number are (I'm in the dark there), and I was just told I "needed" to go on them along with the Metformin. The prescription was at the Chemist within a few minutes due to the marvel of electronic prescriptions. No one either the GP nor the Pharmacist discussed side effects with me. I just trusted them. I think I'll do some research before my official "diabetes" appointments next week so I can ask informed questions. Thank you for mentioning this. Re: Quetiapine - Ironically, I was originally on Olazapine but ate so much in a small period of time that I tried to commit suicide I got so desperate to NOT eat. I was told that Quetiapine wouldn't make me put weight on and so I stupidly believed them and blamed myself for not being able to control my hunger. But I've read up more about it now and realise that Quetiapine is a major culprit regarding overeating and weight gain. My plan is to request to be put on something else. But the problem is Quetiapine works well in every other way. :-( Silvery - you sound like you have a lot to contend with. I just hope that in my journey to learn about my own diabetes I can be of some support to others too. On a related note to all of this, I'm on so many meds now that I've ordered a medicalert bracelet. How many of you here have one? Are they as helpful as they seem? [/QUOTE]
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