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    Anyone on the Ascend Plus trial?

    Got an invite today and am carefully considering it. I have a BMI of 22 so not interested in losing weight but I do struggle to control blood sugar due to a chaotic lifestyle. Also have Gastro problems in the form of severe Ulcerative Colitis, so the stories of stomach problems are giving me...
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    Starting insulin

    I am in this position at the moment. Oral medication is making my stomach problems worse. Last HB1ac was 54, up from 44, 3 months ago. I was initially scared of insulin because of the hypos etc but reading up I think this might help me and get me free of the medication that is causing me stomach...
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    In hospital. Blood sugar 18

    Thanks.. have begged room in the fridge and am having supplies of cooked meat and cheeses being delivered. Hopefully I will be home soon. Thank you for your advice.
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    In hospital. Blood sugar 18

    I have severe Ulcerative Colitis. Ended up in hospital on the steroid injections, three times a day.. Have requested to see diabetic nurse. My normal medication is 4x 500 mg Metformin, also managed by diet Usual morning readings will be 5.9/6.2. Can my body withstand these high numbers for a...
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    The future of our health and our health system.

    As previously stated, the NHS is greatly underfunded. The problem is though, that most people think that “someone else” should pay for this. I think that we should all be prepared to pay more to provide the services we require. After all, if the the NHS is such a great model, why hasn’t any...
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    Good day

    After two weeks of nearly no carbs, I was near to giving up........but today my BG was 5.8 !! Super happy and ready to fight on
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    HbA1C Dec2018. 58

    HbA1C Dec2018. 58
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    HbA1C Feb 2018. 51

    HbA1C Feb 2018. 51
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    HbA1C August 2017 55

    HbA1C August 2017 55
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    HbA1C June 2017 65

    HbA1C June 2017 65
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    Tom Watson , Labour To Fight To Reverse Disbetes In 3.5 Million

    :banghead:My Mum said to me today, that Tom Watson had reversed his diabetes.........so what was stopping me? :banghead:
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    What Is The Cause Of My Weak And Tired Legs And Feeling Sick All The Time?

    Weak & tired legs, nausea and dizziness.......these symptoms I had recently after 12 months of LCHF diet. Reduced blood sugar drastically but felt awful. I realised that I wasn’t eating enough. I added in an extra meal a day and some B12 tablets and felt better. Not sure if this will help but...
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    Alcohol/sickness/metformin Etc...

    T2 here. Metformin x4 per day. Stopped drinking 18 months ago, upon diagnosis and I was a true social drinker but never thought I was drunk. (ie.had a good tolerance of alcohol) Last few months I have the odd glass of wine, or two, but it really effects me. I feel sleepy after one glass and wake...
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    Is this normal?

    Hi.Petaluk. I too have been diagnosed just over a year. Lost three stones and now size 10! Statins were given to me on diagnosis (40mg). Similar to you I had horrendous aching leg bones and was sure that the statins were eating my muscle and fat supply causing all this pain. Doctor doubted this...
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    Good News

    Well done. My check up is next month...hoping to be improved too. It’s great to see it can be done. Can I ask about Metformin. How much do you take and was there a discussion about reducing this? Just getting info prepared for my next visit