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T1D tattoo

Good idea. I wear an elastic bracelet from Diabetes uk which says " I'm not drunk, I'm diabetic".

Post by: moleman, Sep 28, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Is Metformin damaging your quality of life, or killing you?

Hi Alicia, I couldn't tolerate Metformin either. One a day was ok, but two, no way. I couldn't move too far from a loo. My nurse put me on one,...

Post by: moleman, May 24, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Type 2 How do I deal with the stress of being newly diagnosed?

Hi Allie, It's easy for me to say, but try to chill a little. I understand that you have lots going on and with this ontop, it must feel like...

Post by: moleman, May 24, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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One Year On

Well done! You're an inspiration to everyone incl lazy folk like me!

Post by: moleman, May 10, 2018 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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Weight loss v BG reduction on LCHF

I take Allopurinol for gout, (am), Betahistine for meniéres disease (am and pm) Lansoprasole for digestive probs, am( miracle pills for me, allow...

Post by: moleman, May 3, 2018 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Weight loss v BG reduction on LCHF

Hi Guzzler, Can you please tell me what pain killers for arthritis raise bg levels? I too have arthritis (osteoarthritis) abd take lots of...

Post by: moleman, May 3, 2018 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Cholesterol and diabetes

Hi Sue, My cholesterol was far too high a while ago. Only discovered when I went to gp about skin coming off my tongue (lush, eh!). Apparently a...

Post by: moleman, Jan 29, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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New and worried

Hi Andy, and all fellow newly diagnosed members, I was "borderline" for about 8 years. I was moderately active with my work(molecatcher) but have...

Post by: moleman, Jan 13, 2018 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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8 Months Since Type 2 Diagnosis

Well done Rachox. I too find these forums a great help, both medically and psychologically. I've just been diagnosed about a year but given...

Post by: moleman, Jan 11, 2018 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Perfect sense Karen! I've seen this, I think, advertised on tv a while ago. Got to be less painful than finger pricking! You said the sensors are...

Post by: moleman, Dec 28, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Hi chaps, A couple of people have mentioned Libre, can you please tell me what it is?

Post by: moleman, Dec 28, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Hi, A couple of people have mentioned Libre, what is it please? Neil.

Post by: moleman, Dec 28, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Low carb

Morning and Merry Christmas to all! I was diagnosed as type 2 about 6-8 months ago and was scared by the prospect. I was prescribed Metformin,...

Post by: moleman, Dec 28, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

Hi all, New to the forum. A bit down as diabetic nurse now put me on half an 80mg cliklazide pill a day, and gave me an accu? Blood monitor and...

Post by: moleman, Dec 21, 2017 in forum: Greetings and Introductions

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