Recent Content by frankweir

another advantage of persoanl lubricant is that the chemist probably won't be too "nosey" about why you want it. but you might feel a bit embarassed if you have to ask for it!

this will sound very strange for the nose but it works. use a cotton swab and apply a small amount of "personal lubricant" as it is called in the states. also called K Y Jelly here. it immediately soothes and forms a lasting coating that helps the sore to heal. i get these all the time too but...

Its shocking that Lord Choc has been diagnosed for ten years but didn't know the importance of carb control. Doctors and dieticians are not doing a good job of education and this site is vitally important so we can help each other! In my experience here in the states, doctors seem completely...

thx to xzzy...i have been considering a more aggresive approach even tho my a1c is 5.6...id like to get to 5.0...but i hadnt heard of drugs escalator. sounds counter productive for sure!

hi...not sure if you have access to this in the UK but i switched to extended release metformin "ER" and it made a huge difference in gastro side effects.

THANKS EVERYONE!!

Hi everyone...i'm 61 year old male, live in Michigan in the states, T2 for several years. Have watched carbs for 6 months, currently at 5.8 A1C, take 2,000 mgs. Metformin, weigh 173 pounds. Hope to learn here. The internet has been super helpful. Thanks for having me!