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    Blood test results

    My 1st DN was a bit like this, I used to smile, nod, and go my own sweet way
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    Getting Desperate!

    This may sound daft, but what type of milk do you use? Full fat is a (tiny) bit lower in carbs than semi/skimmed and Jersey/Guernsey whole milk lower again
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    Losing faith

    Grated it makes a good rice replacement and you can also use it as a mashed potato replacement too, courgette is also good as a pasta replacement, You don't need to eat fruit, I'm not a big fruit eater either, but berries are the lower carb ones
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    Losing faith

    When it comes to carbohydrates, your body really doesn't know what colour it is. Brown can be a tiny bit better as it has more fibre which slows the digestion, but the general difference is miniscule. It not about eating less, it's about eating differently. Fewer carbs, both simple and...
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    Gliclazide not working talking bout insulin !!

    Your fasting (morning) BG is always the last to come down see the thread on the Dawn Phenomenon. As you can see in my signature there are lots of medication options. It's taken almost 10 years to find what works for my body, and at several points one of the DN's a my GP's was pushing for...
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    Disappointing blood test results

    I haven't seen any say don't take it, they've said they can force you to take it. Everyone is different, and there is a medication (who's name escapes me) that reduces cholesterol that isn't a statin, but is a lot more expensive
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    Seeds query

    I usually use the pre-ground one's in yoghurt - they don't need to be soaked, not sure about whole ones though. Lidl do a couple of mixes in their Alesto range milled linseed, sunflower & pumpkin seeds. They're also good for making LC crackers
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    Android smartphone for Freestyle libre 2 plus

    I'm currently using a Google pixel 7 which I like. Cons are no expandable memory, no headphone jack. I bought it refurbished for under £200. New in that price range you're probably looking at a Samsung, personally not a huge fan, but not because of CGM issues
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    How strange

    Don't you have an appointment with the appropriate person -DN/GP to discuss your results? My blood tests are done at the local clinic (easier for me) then I have a review appointment with my DN once the surgery has received my results, when BP, weight, foot check etc are done
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    Needle clipper

    Would a nail clipper work? I've no experience of them
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    Creatine and glucose metabolism

    I may have to try some, how are you taking it? as a tablet or in a drink?
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    Swings and Roundabouts

    This is why it's not recommended https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7924151/ (keto & a flozin can increase the risk of DKA without a raised BG)
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    Type 2 struggles to stay awake during the day

    100% This, I missed appointments, a works Christmas party and generally fell to sleep at the drop of a hat. Thought it was just because I was burning the candle at both ends (working 60+ hours, out late, up early etc) and like lovinglife if I overdo what my body can cope with "Carb Coma" is...
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    Type 1 Magnesium

    to be honest a pharmacist will know much more about drug/supplement interactions than even the best GP
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