Recent Content by googlegoss

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    Getting off metformin experiences

    I just stopped taking them and then told the doctor that I'm not taking them anymore. They upset my stomach so much it was ridiculous. Doctor gave me something else instead.
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    Seriously low carb

    I much prefer the products from lowcarbfoodco as well - find them much nicer
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    Cramping Legs

    I use electrolytes and this has really helped and touch wood hardly any cramps now. Used to get them nearly every night.
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    Metformin SR

    I have stopped taking and gone low carb instead - feel much better in myself not having them and no problems with toilet issues either
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    Weight watchers

    Weight Watchers have just launched a new version of their diet. Fat is still high in points. Lean proteins like skinless chicken and turkey breast are now zero points, as are eggs, fat free nature yogurt, fish (not battered or in breadcrumbs) and some beans also in their natural state are also...
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    Marigold bouillon

    Will try the kallo. [emoji3] Sent from my SM-G925F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
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    Mine's a glass of polythenol please landlord

    My mom made me laugh. She heard this today on news and asked me if I had been drinking red coloured water rather than the red wine I have drank for years lol Sent from my SM-G925F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
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    Marigold bouillon

    Thanks for the replies. Had never heard of it before except from carb discussion forums Sent from my SM-G925F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
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    Marigold bouillon

    Why is marigold bouillon the recommended drink for salt? Is this better than bovril? Need to get back to low carbing but want to make sure I have everything in place first so that I dont get cramps at night. These are what stop me low carbing every time. I dont sleep well at the best of...
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    Ice water, a potential hazard?

    I have always drank a lot of fluids and if its a cold drink, has to be really cold for me. In fact first thing I do in the morning is have ice cold water. Its lovely, lol
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    Ran out of linagliptin

    Thanks
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    Ran out of linagliptin

    I take linagliptin with glucophage. Didnt realise until this morning that I have no linagliptin left. Will this be a problem? Thanks
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    Bad side effects from Glucophage SR

    I started on metformin but couldnt tolerate it. Was given glucophage slow release and had relatively few problems so there are definitely differences between the brands. Doc told me several of her patients can tolerate glucophage but not the metformin.
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    Advice needed again please!

    I couldnt get on with metformin, not even the slow release version. Doctor changed my prescription from generic metformin (which is the cheaper version) to Glucophage (branded). She said she had patients who could take this but not take metformin so I tried it for myself. So much better - no...
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    Trajenta

    I take trajenta and glucophage (branded metformin) - I couldnt get on with metformin at all - made my stomach really bad. Doc said she has other patients who can take glucophage but not generic metformin so thought it was worth a go. No problems whatsoever. I dont know the answer to the...