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Invokana

Post by: figgywiggy, Apr 15, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
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Sitagliptin a day dapagliflozin

I have recently been given the above two drugs to control my type 2 diabetes. They do not appear to be having any effect on my BG readings at all....

Thread by: figgywiggy, Mar 19, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Other Diabetic Medications
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Type 2 Confused

Thanks for the advice. I don't feel so isolated now. Will try turmeric mil. Thank you everyone.

Post by: figgywiggy, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Confused

No the bloating then I am back to normal. I will deffo discuss with gp and Ho.

Post by: figgywiggy, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Confused

Probably not as low as some as I don't do high fat. My diet consists mainly fruit veg grains and soya. I am fairly strict with my food and...

Post by: figgywiggy, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Confused

Hi. That's interesting. I had to look up what it meant. Yes I do self test. Up to 2 months ago was holding my own but my tests have now gone up...

Post by: figgywiggy, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Confused

Hi. Thanks for the interest. I have a vegan diet and do 17/7 fasting. I carry no weight my last bg test was 62. Before that I was 56. My diet does...

Post by: figgywiggy, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Confused

Hi. Thanks for the replies. No I am not on insulin. I run daily for four miles before breakfast and I now have a dog walking business which I have...

Post by: figgywiggy, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Confused

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with type 2 two years ago. Briefly I was given metformin SR straight away as my test was high and I was not over...

Thread by: figgywiggy, Apr 25, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Diabetic courses

Just finished a course with future learn about diabetes. It's on line and free and run by Dundee University. I found it informative and helpful....

Thread by: figgywiggy, Oct 2, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 2 LCD, Fasting and Blood Glucose Levels

Hi. I think fasting seems to affect everyone differently by the looks of it. I do 17/7 fasting which seems to work for me. I have a fasting bg of...

Post by: figgywiggy, Sep 10, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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When have you eaten today?

Run 3 miles. 10.30 am Smoothie of protein powder, spinach, berries, banana and almond milk Watercress soup at 1.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m soya bean curry....

Post by: figgywiggy, May 30, 2016 in forum: Fasting
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When have you eaten today?

Hi. Long story short was diagnosed 2 years ago and given SR metformin. Didn't suit me. Moved to Two other meds neither suited. Decided to take...

Post by: figgywiggy, May 29, 2016 in forum: Fasting
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When have you eaten today?

Hi. I have been researching circadian rhythms and morningness and eveningness which I think is a very individual thing. I have just dropped from...

Post by: figgywiggy, May 29, 2016 in forum: Fasting
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Type 2 What fruits should people with diabetes eat?

I read somewhere recently that new research has shown that a compound in fruit helps your body deal with the sugar in it. However lots of...

Post by: figgywiggy, Feb 24, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 What fruits should people with diabetes eat?

Post by: figgywiggy, Feb 24, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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5:2 or other fasting. anyone fasting today?

I have deliberately stopped texting during the experiment to concentrate on recognising the rhythms. But I have just tested pre-breakfast for the...

Post by: figgywiggy, Feb 17, 2016 in forum: Fasting
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5:2 or other fasting. anyone fasting today?

Hello. I am doing 17/7 fasting. I tried 5:2 but found that I was so hungry on those days I couldn't sleep. I then saw an article on circadian...

Post by: figgywiggy, Feb 17, 2016 in forum: Fasting
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Trust me I'm a doctor.

Did anyone see this. Interesting theories about fasting times. Am already doing it by accident will see what happens next time I go to doctors....

Thread by: figgywiggy, Jan 13, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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Electrolytes

Has anyone taken electrolytes. I need to take for long journeys as regardless of how much water I drink I get dehydrated. I asked dr who said they...

Thread by: figgywiggy, Nov 18, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes

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