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    Are you taking a new Type 2 Drug?

    I was having problems walking taking Metformine I was on 2x500 a day so when they said they were going to fevise my tablets I thought great. The appointment came 4 weeks down the line. Whe during the consultation they said they were going to change the tablets to slow release I blow my top my...
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    Metformin and muscle cramps

    Believe me some people can get cramps both from Metfoemine and Statins I dont know which is worse.
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    People with type 2 diabetes have greater risk of tendon pain, study suggests

    Hi Kate I dont know if you recall an artical in Daily Mail last August but that was me and yes I was on statins for years. This is a new thing for me see how it pans out
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    People with type 2 diabetes have greater risk of tendon pain, study suggests

    Hi this sounds like my symptems I do powerlifting and it is getting harder to workout. I have been blaming my tablets but this sounds more like it. Since December my doctor has been changing my tablets around. Trying to get my legs to work. I was due to enter a competition at the end of February...
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    Metformin and muscle cramps

    I have issues with my tablets. Having reduced my tablets 2 months ago my muscle cramps went away. Made an appointment with diabetic nurse wich took a month before an appointment was available. Now a friend of mine who takes Metformin ran out of tablets over the holiday and his cramps disapeared...
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    Metformin side effects

    I have been on both metformins my stomach was bad all the time ..don't take anymore now trying gliclazide I have just had a spell on gliclazide and it gave me muscle problems hope you do better.
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    Metformin side effects

    Well it has finally hit me again my tablets for diabetes were changed a little while ago to Metformin the second time they have tried me on these. Since last Wednesday I have been slowly getting weaker. I thought it might be the way I have changed my workouts. But yesterday I had job to walk...
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    Eggs and type 2 diabetes

    I make an omelet covered in tomatoes mushrooms and 1 large onion. The tomatoes mushrooms and onion I put in a saucepan with a drop of virgin oil bring to boil and spread on omelette. Some time I will add peppers or spring onions.
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    Weights vs Carbs

    I workout every day using weights in twelve months I have dropped my weight by 15kg I have started a new workout Monday deadlift and over head press. Tuesday either Pin press or Tricep extensions. Wednesday Squats and Pendaley rows. Thursday Rack pulls or Deficit deadlift. Friday Bench and leg...
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    Eggs and type 2 diabetes

    I have 10 egg whites every night and my sugars have never been better.
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