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  1. Ruth B
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    Scared of going to the dentist

    Can't help with the insulin side of the question as I am only on Metformin, what i can say is that normally I am advised not to eat or drink for 2...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jul 26, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Have these been hypos? Or could it be the Metformin?

    Sounds like you have a more forward thinking DN than some of us (although mines not bad as long as I dont' push things too far). Hopefully the...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  3. Ruth B
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    Have these been hypos? Or could it be the Metformin?

    Congratulations on the weight loss. What type of diet did you chose to follow to loose the weight, it could be that you could control the...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  4. Ruth B
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    My dad's in denial.

    While getting him to face up to the condition and do something about it himself would be the best option, testing and medication is only part of...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    'Nodding off'

    One of the main signs I have that my blood sugar has gone too high is that I start to go really tired, can't think straight and start to nod off....
    Post by: Ruth B, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Your Diabetic Check Is Now Due - Is This More Cutbacks?

    I think I am fortunate that I just get a letter saying I have an appointment on a certain day and that I need to make an appointment for the blood...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Confused after visit to diabetic nurse

    High cholesterol is in my family so when mine was first checked and came back with a result of 7.7 I wasn't surprised. I was put on 40mg of...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jul 1, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  8. Ruth B
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    Professionals involved? Type2.

    I see a diabetic nurse every 6 months for all the standard tests, weight, blood pressure, feet etc, and then a doctor every 12 months for a...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jun 30, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  9. Ruth B
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    Confused after visit to diabetic nurse

    Congratulations on the results they look fantastic for 3 months. When I was on an odd number of Metformin I was always told to take the higher...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jun 30, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Another review, another set of results

    I have just had my 6th month review and come away doing a bit of a happy dance even though the BS had gone up a bit. HBA1C up to 44 from 42. I...
    Thread by: Ruth B, Jun 30, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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    Newly diagnosed type 2 and terrified.

    As others have said, try not to be too scared by the diagnosis, it sounds like it has been caught early and there is a lot you can do now to...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Beconase

    I do tend to use either Sudafed or Beechems Flu plus when I get a cold in conjuction with steam treatment but they advise that you don't take the...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jun 10, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Beconase

    Can't advise on the Beconase, but I suffer blocked Synuses and Eustachian tubes quite a bit and just use the old remedy of a bowl of very hot...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jun 10, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    labeling for diabetic cakes

    Where do you get the erythritol from, I normally just get what I can from the local supermarket which limits what is available. I also tend to...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jun 10, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    labeling for diabetic cakes

    I think I might go with Almond Rock Buns, no added sugar, hopefully that will be enough for diabetics to ask if suitable and not off putting for...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jun 9, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    labeling for diabetic cakes

    I am after some advise and this seems the best place to ask. I have volunteered to make some cakes for a local fete and intend to do some of my...
    Thread by: Ruth B, Jun 9, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Low Carb chocolate bars

    Alpen light double chocolate cerial bars are 11g per bar. Alternatively try and cultivate a taste for dark chocolate and have a couple of small...
    Post by: Ruth B, Jun 9, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Post Your Recipes Here!

    Came across this on another website, while some may be familier to most of us there might be some new ideas for some people....
    Post by: Ruth B, Jun 8, 2015 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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    Switched Lunch

    Am I reading that right, you are choosing between 81.7 and 63.2g of carbs. Either would be too many for me for one meal. For my main evening...
    Post by: Ruth B, May 27, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    high blood sugar

    As others have said, keep testing regardless of what the nurse says. If possible check regularly for a few days, particularly before and 2...
    Post by: Ruth B, May 27, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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