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  1. Patrick66
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    Changing to slow release?!

    That was my experience as well. I no longer sounded like I had nipped into the work toilet to practice the trombone! The side effects of regular...
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 15, 2020 in forum: Metformin/Biguanides
  2. Patrick66
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    Changing to slow release?!

    Oh I am so glad I am on slow release metformin. Regular was terrible for me, hideous bouts of violent flatulence and almost constant toilet...
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 15, 2020 in forum: Metformin/Biguanides
  3. Patrick66
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    To anyone struggling at the moment

    First off I am glad that your GP has been brilliant, they do make a big difference when they are. A pity that some people are not so fortunate....
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
  4. Patrick66
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    To anyone struggling at the moment

    My pleasure.
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
  5. Patrick66
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    To anyone struggling at the moment

    Thanks. Oh, I'll be bound to ignore my own advice lol.
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
  6. Patrick66
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    To anyone struggling at the moment

    Oh theres no chance of that! lol.
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 3, 2020 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
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    To anyone struggling at the moment

    Hi. Its okay to struggle. Its okay not to be full of the joys of spring. 2020 has been a terrible year and its affected all of us to one...
    Thread by: Patrick66, Dec 3, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
  8. Patrick66
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    My HbA1c and the power of exercise

    I think its perhaps unappreciated?. Of course we are all different and even the fittest can be diabetic but there's something to be said for just...
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  9. Patrick66
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    My HbA1c and the power of exercise

    Ive been stuck working from home. Its been more tempting to eat badly and Ive had a breakdown because everything got on top of me...and that led...
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  10. Patrick66
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    My HbA1c and the power of exercise

    Thank you.
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  11. Patrick66
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    My HbA1c and the power of exercise

    My partner agrees, she says I'm very trying..lol. I do try diet wise and some days are clearly better than others but I am definitely encouraged...
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  12. Patrick66
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    My HbA1c and the power of exercise

    Thank you for that. Part of my exercise is chasing the Yodel/Hermes/Amazon delivery driver who can't 'find' our house...despite standing ten feet...
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  13. Patrick66
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    My HbA1c and the power of exercise

    Thank you.
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  14. Patrick66
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    My HbA1c and the power of exercise

    Two years ago my HbA1c was 78. I was supposed to have an operation at that stage but it was considered unsafe and so I went on a strict LCHF diet...
    Thread by: Patrick66, Dec 2, 2020, 12 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  15. Patrick66
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    Chronic Kidney Disease

    Thank you for such a helpful reply. Much appreciated.
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Complications
  16. Patrick66
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    Chronic Kidney Disease

    Thank you for that. Juts spoken to my doctor who has reviewed Kidney function since 2015 and its been in the 60-69 range with fluctuations over...
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Complications
  17. Patrick66
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    Chronic Kidney Disease

    My pharmacy know nothing about everything. I have sought their 'advice' before and they've refused to offer it so I think I will steer clear....
    Post by: Patrick66, Dec 1, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Complications
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    Chronic Kidney Disease

    Hi there, Well...several years ago I was diagnosed with diabetes...despite having no symptoms..and as I was due my HbA1c test again I had a...
    Thread by: Patrick66, Dec 1, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Diabetes Complications
  19. Patrick66
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    I've given up the unequal struggle

    Thank you
    Post by: Patrick66, Nov 10, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  20. Patrick66
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    I've given up the unequal struggle

    Thank you. Very kind. Yes I'm aware of spoon theory. Its quite commonly referred to amongst us Autistic folks.
    Post by: Patrick66, Nov 9, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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