Recent Content by JUSTFOCUS

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    Have you ever felt your DN / DR have run out of steam??????

    Hi folks as i am now type 1 after briefly being type 2 . My DN has been ringing me formy results the last 2 wks and today she called to say she was going to ring a specialist at the hospital as my body is'nt reacting to my insulin . Novarapid 14 with meals and 22lantus at bed time. My...
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    your valued input required.

    Hi Folks I was type two for a few months and now rediagnosed as type one (read my first post) I have been been put on Nova Rapid 6ml 4 times / day then Lantus 10ml bedtime. my DN explains I will be on this dose until my bg's settle down . I also am still on metformin 1000mg twice...
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    Did not see this one coming!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi folks thanks for your advice :) BIG HELLO Nige :wink:
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    Did not see this one coming!!!!!!!!!!!

    Hi folks some of the more experienced odies may remember me. The thing is i was going about my type 2 business eating good follow the diet etc Bg's sweet as a nut when BANG !!!! I started feeling drowsey and tired and listless :? :? :? My levels went from a straight 7 to an alarming...
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    wow how many new members ?

    Hi folks I've been very ill so haven't been around for a good few months :( . I have spotted straight away that things have changed new members and moderaters . So i thought I might just intro myself I'm JFocus Im type 2 and up until 7wks ago when my wife left me I . Previously to...
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    Another illinformed HCP

    Sorry to tell you this after a recent load of health issues myself I think you are in the early stages of neuropathy. I wasdiagnosed with the same symptons and only then I found out my heart beat istoo fast and I hace an irregular heart beat. I wast prescribed a...
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    How many times does normal diabetics pee in a day ?

    Bob I drink 8-12 pints of water / day . I pee 8-12 pints a day I'm on them dreadful water tablets and I pee more than I can drink . you can only miss with the dock youve got :wink: :wink: JF :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: .
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    A THANK YOU TO MEMBERS

    Yikes Iv'e been ill for a while and just logged on today after 1mnth off.!!!!!!! We may all of had a run in with whoever but always ended in a laugh :lol: :lol: It seems to me a lot of people who have'nt been on line for a very long time have returned to cause trouble!!!!! Ken and...
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    do I need permission? should-shouldn't I?

    thats easy . opinion spelt different to attitude :lol: :lol:
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    do I need permission? should-shouldn't I?

    Go for it . Everone is entitled to there opinion . However check the rules of the forum ( which you read when you joined) :D Be happy :wink: JF
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    Is Metformin linked to leg cramps?

    Hi foxyroxy there are a number of side affects with metformin so the probability is a yes,However if you consume alcohol in large quantities this also has the same side affect . If it does'nt stop it would be a good idea to let your GP know it's probably nothing to worry about...
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    Anybody else have a GP like this?

    DD. your DR is'nt Mr Mihaggie from Karate kid is he ? Or possibly a certain Mp that is in charge of the NHS reform. They must of cut the "GOOD ADVICE" budget .I this the futur the vision of Health care from ( The crazy Dr on Back to the futur) Crikeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyy :lol: :lol...
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    Metformin and upset tum

    Hi Angie unfortunately the first two weeks on metformin usually give most peope the runs . If the side affects don't stop contact your Gp to see if they will alter your metformin to slow release metformin. You most probably will settle down and don't worry :D JF.
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    Told to name complications

    Hi twighlight you will find yourself vulnerable to sadness and tearful as i'm well aware of your sleeping issues . How did you get on with the diet research ? Stick in there buddy ! JF. :wink:
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    Freedom Pass

    Hi madness seems like your on your own on this one . Prove your validity to your local council and see how you get on . I'm a great beleiver of if you don't ask you don't get . Good luck on you :D If you do get one make sure you post it in CAPITALS <<<<<<< lol. :lol: :lol...