Recent Content by Luf

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    Struggling

    Saw my DN this morning for the first time since lock down. My hba1c came back at 90. Has anyone got any suggestions to bring it down quickly. I've lost over 2 stone so was hoping for better result.
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    Type 2 Type 2

    What is the quickest and most effective way if lowering blood sugar levels
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    Sugar addiction

    A friend has told me there is a patch similar to Nicotine patch which reduces cravings for sugar. Has anyone else heard of this
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    Circulation booster

    Was thinking of buying a circulation booster as constantly suffering from heavy legs in the evening and night. Has anyone tried this
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    9.7 cannot get control of this
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    10.2 at 11am After getting a telling off from my dn not sticking to plan
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    Metformin substitute

    Evening all Does anybody know of a metformin substitute that does not have the same side effects. I have tried Glucophase and Sukkarto slow release but both have given me upset stomach which is not good when you drive for a living DN insists that I take them but need alternative. Thanks
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    diabetic nurse appointment

    Had a review with diabetes nurse at GP surgery yesterday and she was all for cutting out the carbs seems like some are getting the message
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    8.4 this morning struggling to keep it under control
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    Contour next test strips

    Ok will post them over the weekend
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    Contour next test strips

    I have contour next test strips unopened expiry date 08 2017 free for anyone who could use them. Not compatible with new tester.
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    London Bridges Challenge

    I'm also doing the 13 bridges challenge on the same day Good luck Best wishes Paul t2
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    Thames Bridges Walk

    I was diagnosed with type 2 in February and have had plenty of support and information from you lovely people on this forum so I have decided to give something back in the best way I know. On Sunday 9th October my daughter and myself will be walking 10 miles over the London brides raising...
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    Trulicity

    Neil I'm also type 2 and cannot take my meds metformin for same reasons so I am interested in any replies you get Good luck