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    Cinema Snacks?

    Re: Cinema Snacks? Oh dear, you shouldnt have mentioned that. Now you have my blood boiling :x . Cineworld and all the other cinema chains...
    Post by: candyfloss, Nov 4, 2013 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Cinema Snacks?

    Re: Cinema Snacks? In a word, nuts. More specifically almonds, walnuts and brazils. Dont take too many though because of the fat content, but at...
    Post by: candyfloss, Nov 1, 2013 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  3. candyfloss
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    Private Hba1c test?

    £15?! I pay £6.99 for 50. No wonder the NHS is running out of money.
    Post by: candyfloss, Oct 13, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  4. candyfloss
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    statins

    Rubbish. The manufacturers dont need to come up with any stats. Independent scientific evidence has already shown that plant sterols lower blood...
    Post by: candyfloss, Aug 12, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    statins

    In addition to a bit more exercise and an overall more 'healthy' diet (few refined carbs, lower carbs in general, more fish, greens etc)...
    Post by: candyfloss, Aug 12, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Side effects and alternatives to Viagra

    I get Cialis on prescription and it works well for me, no headaches or flushing especially if the dose is limited to one 5mg tablet. I have taken...
    Post by: candyfloss, Aug 12, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  7. candyfloss
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    statins, why?

    Personally I wouldnt stay with such a doctor and I'd move to another surgery immediately. What a crass comment to say "having a low cholesterol...
    Post by: candyfloss, Jul 8, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  8. candyfloss
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    Not getting hbac test results

    The way this surgery is treating your request for information about results is disgusting. If you dont have it in you to fight them for it I...
    Post by: candyfloss, Jul 1, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  9. candyfloss
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    Low Testosterone levels

    Good to read that as a male diabetic your testosterone levels were checked. Is this a first for the NHS I wonder? I had mine checked privately...
    Post by: candyfloss, Apr 11, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  10. candyfloss
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    Control by diet and excercise

    I am a type 2 and have remained on a low carb diet and exercise for the last 3 or 4 years. There may be no way of knowing whether this unhelpful...
    Post by: candyfloss, Apr 7, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  11. candyfloss
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    Travel Insurance Grrrrrr!!!

    I have had similar experiences Cheryl. On a Which? article recommendation I contacted MRL Insurance and got a reasonable quote from them and...
    Post by: candyfloss, Mar 18, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
  12. candyfloss
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    How much does a private blood test cost?

    You used to be able to get your own HbA1c test done with a home kit for around £15. This was using Glucomen or Myrios kits. For some inexplicable...
    Post by: candyfloss, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Tinnitus

    I've had tinnitus for some time and it became more noticable in the last couple of years after I was exposed to some sudden loud noises. I'm used...
    Post by: candyfloss, Feb 6, 2013 in forum: General Chat
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    TRAVEL INSURANCE - BEWARE THE DIABETIES 'SPECIALISTS'

    Recommend you get a quote from MRL Insurance, one of those rated well by Which? but always try 2 or 3 others to compare.
    Post by: candyfloss, Jan 31, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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    TRAVEL INSURANCE - BEWARE THE DIABETIES 'SPECIALISTS'

    What also 'got my goat' was the way these websites want you to feed in info on medicines and treatments and when it comes to the quote either...
    Post by: candyfloss, Jan 29, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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    TRAVEL INSURANCE - BEWARE THE DIABETIES 'SPECIALISTS'

    Last month I booked a holiday to go abroad. As always, without fail, I started to get some quotes for travel insurance. I used to have annual...
    Thread by: candyfloss, Jan 29, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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    Sweetners

    I use 1 Sweetex for tea. For coffee I use a quarter spoon of sugar and can almost count the grains. I dont know why I chose Sweetex, probably it...
    Post by: candyfloss, Jan 19, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    cardiovascular disease risk

    This sounds interesting and I would definately like to know if I am one of those with calcium build-up in the arteries of my heart. It states "it...
    Post by: candyfloss, Dec 22, 2012 in forum: Diabetes News
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    boots ripping you off

    I'd forgotten how steep some of these strips cost. I switched meters to the SD Codefree BG Monitor over a year ago. 50 strips cost £4.99 (VAT...
    Post by: candyfloss, Dec 22, 2012 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    cholesterol lowering drinks

    Sainsbury's introduced their own cholesterol lowering drink about 6 months ago. Sweetened of course. Sadly, the mindset with all these...
    Post by: candyfloss, Dec 16, 2012 in forum: Book and Product Reviews
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