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Yes .. don’t eat those

You don’t get to talk to a doctor here really. Unless it’s a serious issue We get diabetic nurses... No comment. They ALL seem to want everyone on Dapagliflozin. Especially the one who changed my prescription - without asking, - Even my partner who is under the magic 7. Does...

Yes ..doesn’t seem to be a contraindication of metformin. Common or very common Abdominal pain; appetite decreased; diarrhoea; gastrointestinal disorder; nausea; taste altered; vitamin B12 deficiency; vomiting

You just have to drink much more with kidney stones water , tea, coffee. Which means you pee more. Advice by kidney stone doctor

What’s ACV?

Since I have kidney stones, I have to drink, drink and drink to stop them reoccurring, Its bad enough … with the in Metformin ..but are there any diabetes drugs which work but don’t rely on making you pee? And which don’t affect the kidneys?

Think it depends on WHY the eyes are dry. I’ve got the one which makes my eye feel that it’s got grit in it. Optician explained that it’s a sort of matter that gathers between eye lashes ..and then solidifies. If so, a heat mask could logically help, if it helps it disintegrate the...

If they are going to charge you £10, ask for a Subject Acess Request.. that’s everything in your medical file ( maybe some exclusions) . Which has to be provided by law. But as it can mean reams of work, they might give you the latest results free to avoid doing it. - Especially if you...

I eat Oatibix - but I wouldn't suggest anyone else does, The most important thing for me was testing two hours after meals, so I could see which foods had which effects on my blood glucose. Testing acts like weighing scales and where would dieters be without them? I was surprised that...

1. Go once - see what the dietician is like. But don't feel bad if you don't go back. The advantage to this is that it looks like you are 'a trier' on your medical records and doctors tend to smile at you if you are. 2. Testing is the best way. Test after every meal for 2 months. This will...

I'd put in a word for low alcohol drinks ..you Coz. Usually get one in a pub and it doesn't make you feel so different, or too young. The ingredients are low in sugar, and I find them better than RedBull, Diet Coke and Supemarket fizzies. Favourite us Clausthaler,followed by Becks Blue...

They do tend to drag out any advice .. Here's my Top 5 Tips 1. As stated take the SR Metformin, if you get diarrhoea. 2. Look at the column on the back of packets, tubs and cans. ( not the front) Find carbohydrates .. Under that should be : Sugars...if that figure is over 10 - don't eat...

I sympathise with you - but to fight this battle long- term will stress you out more than anyone else. Even if you win, it will leave you tired of the whole thing because of the processes that you will have to undergo to do it. It's easiest thing is to ask for a room/place where you can act...