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    Metformin. Its worse than the diabetes

    Got me worried too. I am due to see the nurse next week to discuss what they plan to do. Cholesterol meds have been mentioned, which I have to say I am worried about. I was sorry to read of the insensitivity of your doctor Gobbo. I have been lucky so far. I am wondering though if I could manage...
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    Coconut oil

    I swear by it and purchase mine from a local asian shop. Not only do I cook with it, but it is wonderful for your hair. Massage it in, wrap in warm towel and if possible leave over night and wash in the morning.
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    3 months in - HbA1c

    Fantastic results - you are an inspiration!
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    Hello, another newbie here.

    :wave: Hello Fred, I am a newbie too. I certainly get very tired. I am not on any medication yet. I am finding this forum very helpful and still finding my way around.
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    How were you diagnosed??

    Sorry Grace you had to go thru all that. Good advice about having copies of the notes. I was diagnosed after months of really not feeling good. Hair thinning, thrush all the time, tiredness etc. I am lucky with my surgery as the practice nurse got right on it and I had a blood test. I then had a...
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    Mobile Diabetes Testing Unit?

    I guess I was lucky. I had quite a few unexplained symptoms and my Practice Nurse got right on it and got me tested. She was looking for thyroid problems and then found I had diabetes. She did say to me that a lot of people get no symptoms.
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    Mark Cailes

    :wave: Hello Mark nice to meet you. I am new here too, just diagnosed so in a bit of a fog, but finding this forum so friendly and helpful.
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    Bread Alternatives

    I am newly diagnosed so I am trying hard to know what I should and should not eat. I love bread, especially toast in the morning. I love chocolate. I use to allow myself one choc bar a week, now I am thinking that will have to go or I will have to get use to the dark choc. I was told by the...
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    Still trying to get use to it

    A huge thank you to you all for what is great advice and support, I know this sounds soppy but I am nearly in tears with the support I have received so quickly, I will read as much as I can on this forum and try and understand as much as I can.CinX
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    Still trying to get use to it

    Hi There. I was diagnosed with Diabetes type 2 about a month ago. I am still trying to get use to it and feeling confused and a little down from time to time. I am due to go and have HAB1C next week and just hoping I can bring my levels down. i have no idea what medication I will be going on...
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