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    Is all Metformin the same?

    I have been T2 diabetic for about 6 years now. Luckily I have been able to effectively control this with diet & 500mg of Metformin in the morning...
    Thread by: Shep1001, Jul 10, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    Metformin tablet size

    Thanks, they are not the SR version. I will stick to the pill chopper then!
    Post by: Shep1001, Jan 21, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Metformin tablet size

    Does anybody know if you can get Metformin in 250mg tablets. I have been taking 500mg tablets twice a day, with breakfast and before my evening...
    Thread by: Shep1001, Jan 21, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Off metformin!!

    Did your B12 injections sort the memory issues? My memory has been ruined since my diagnosis and starting on 1000mg Metformin/day just over a year...
    Post by: Shep1001, Jan 21, 2017 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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    Travel Insurance

    I use Alpha Travel insurance. Annual multi-trip (cheaper than single trip) including the USA - £38.50/yr with no XS. I am type 2 well controlled...
    Post by: Shep1001, Nov 27, 2016 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    'Propaganda'.... What a Cockney has when they take a really close look at something!

    'Propaganda'.... What a Cockney has when they take a really close look at something!
    Status Update by Shep1001, Nov 27, 2015
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    Thanks Anna. Having a small piece of bread before bed (rather than nothing after my evening...

    Thanks Anna. Having a small piece of bread before bed (rather than nothing after my evening meal) tends to make them more stable but 6 is as low...
    Profile Post by Shep1001 for dipakotak, Nov 24, 2015
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    3 Months in - 1st HbA1c test...

    1st HbA1c test results are in following diagnosis end of August this year where the result was 84 mmol/mol....... Now at 51 mmol/mol. I think I...
    Thread by: Shep1001, Nov 23, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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    T2 diabetes, Metformin, Insurance & the DVLA

    On the last insurance renewal quote I did if answering 'yes' to the do you have a medical condition the DVLA need to be aware of, 2 additional...
    Thread by: Shep1001, Oct 16, 2015, 31 replies, in forum: Driving and DVLA
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    Morning BG levels how to reduce them

    Hi all Received my diagnosis at the end of Aug, through a combination of eating less, getting off my lazy *ss & a little Metformin every day my...
    Thread by: Shep1001, Oct 16, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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