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Recent Content by lcarter

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Long Term Low carb

This is interesting, one if the drs listed isn't too far from me, but is an NHS dr. Would I just call the surgery even though I'm not a patient?...

Post by: lcarter, Jul 1, 2020 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Victoza

Im on day two and the nausea and slightly reduced appetite has started. Still no difference to my levels though.

Post by: lcarter, Jun 9, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Victoza

Thanks Pam. How long did it take to have an effect on your levels? I've not noticed anything but of course its day 1. Thanks, Lynsey

Post by: lcarter, Jun 8, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Victoza

Hi, i just started Victoza today! How long does it take to kick in? Thanks :)

Post by: lcarter, Jun 8, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Victoza and Tresiba

I think it's been removed- I just wanted to reach as many people as possible! I'm on the low carb forum now, and lots of ideas there. Thank you :)

Post by: lcarter, Jun 4, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Victoza and Tresiba

Hiiiii! Just a quick one. I'm currently on Fiasp for my fast acting insulin, Tresiba for long acting insulin and metformin. The doctor has...

Thread by: lcarter, Jun 4, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Leg pain/muscle cramps/jardiance

Just a quickie. I've been on jardiance and I've just come off it yesterday. I've got intense muscle pain when I walk and if I run for the bus...

Thread by: lcarter, Mar 8, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Losing my sanity

I feel dreadful for my outburst at the poor dsn yesterday. I'm just so frustrated. But she has no answers for me, it was a total waste of my...

Post by: lcarter, Mar 7, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Losing my sanity

In fairness four dsn have said that to me. I've tried trulicity, jardiance, I'm on metformin and insulin. I reacted badly to the trulicity and...

Post by: lcarter, Mar 7, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Losing my sanity

I'm going with keto and insulin for now. My levels were 5.8 before bed and now due to dawn phenomenon they are 12. Coffee and cream for breakfast.

Post by: lcarter, Mar 7, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Losing my sanity

That's precisely where I am at, thank you

Post by: lcarter, Mar 7, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Losing my sanity

Perfect! I've got some almonds today. I think that's a very good point- eating to my meter. I may have to do that.

Post by: lcarter, Mar 7, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Losing my sanity

Because low carb isn't low carb traditionally- they still say I need actual carbs alongside jardiance. So a slice of toast, bit of pasta etc. This...

Post by: lcarter, Mar 7, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes