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copey399
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Birthday:
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copey399

Well-Known Member, Female, 77, from West Sussex

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      ickihun
      ickihun
      Hi Copey.
      I hope all is well. I haven't seen any recent posts from you.
      Hope you and your family are enjoying these few days of good weather.
      Vicky :-)
      Sep 28, 2015
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      13lizanne
      13lizanne
      Hi Copey,
      Just to let you know that I won't be posting on the forum for a couple of weeks, I'm fine just feeling a bit fragile. Will be in touch soon. Take care. X
      Sep 15, 2015
      2. copey399
        copey399
        Hi Lizanne. I didn't know this bit existed so never saw this post til the one today. Had to search for it ..lol. Just did a long reply wishing you well and it said it was too long and i lost it so will just say come back soon xxx
        Sep 16, 2015
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    Gender:
    Female
    Birthday:
    Mar 8, 1944 (Age: 77)
    Location:
    West Sussex
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Type of diabetes:
    Type 2
    Treatment type:
    Diet only
    Exercise:
    Housework and walking to kitchen and back
    Likes:
    Computer Games
    I live with my partner (been together over 30 years) who is also Type 2 diabetic but insulin dependant.

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    Diagnosed T2 December 2014 - prescribed Metformin then SR but felt awful. Stopped taking them.
    Diabetic review in May 2015 - DN not happy said she'd speak to GP.
    Phone call from Reception and told there was a script for Gliclazide and a monitor for me to collect!
    Didn't like the sound of Glic so never took it.
    Found this forum and started LC/HF diet beginning of June.
    Starting weight 12st8lbs (81.2kg) - present weight 9st12lbs (57.9kg)
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