Recent Content by Alist

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    Sugar free sweets - are they really ok to have and any top recommendations? Thank you

    Occasionally I crave a little bit of sweetness but not sure if I should have them?
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    Hi I have been put on to Dapagliflozin from Gliclizide does anyone have weight loss experience?

    Just wondering what to expect on this medication
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    COVID vaccine and extremely high blood sugars

    Hi I had the same response to the Pfizer jab it affected me for three days I felt really poorly but it did ease eventually I agree drink lots of fluids and rest up if you can x
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    Low BG levels with gliclizide??

    Dawn phenomena!! Who knew?? Thank you this makes sense
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    Low BG levels with gliclizide??

    Hi I am still adjusting to my new low carb diets and gliclizide meds. I take one tablet before breakfast and was advised that it would work within 30-40 mins so to have breakfast. I have been doing this but my BG levels in the morning seem high but by 2pm they really drop and I can feel it...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hi David if it makes you feel better my levels were really high before joining this forum. I am on the same meds as you my BS started out at almost 29 it is now down to average 7 this is after just two weeks. I have teamed this with cutting out carbs from my diet and stopping alcohol too. I have...
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    Advice on BG readings - what should good look like?

    Hi any advice please my BG readings have gone from average 12 down to 7 as a result of taking Gliclizide for a week plus a Keto diet. I have got a cracking headache though. Is this ok? I am really surprised that it has almost halved in week - generally I feel really well just wondering if...
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    Breakfasts for type 2 diabetics

    I am keen to know what other breakfast options might be. I initially bought a high protein muesli which is low carb and mostly seeds and coconut with almonds it’s quite hard going not to mention expensive!!! I understand that Burgen bread is low carb we have been without bread for 6 weeks now...