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  1. altyanne
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    Type 2 and low carb- help!

    I understand completely how you are feeling, you obviously love your spuds and bread. I suggest 'weaning' yourself off. Do it gradually but also...
    Post by: altyanne, May 3, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  2. altyanne
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    Type 2 and low carb- help!

    Post by: altyanne, May 3, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  3. altyanne
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    Type 2 Stop taking metformim

    After reading all the comments about taking/not taking metformin, I have decided to take the plunge and stop taking it - starting with stopping...
    Post by: altyanne, Jul 20, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Type 2 Stop taking metformim

    I have been on metformin for over 10 years and have often wondered about the effectiveness of it. Having just been to the loo for the fourth time...
    Post by: altyanne, Jul 19, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
  5. altyanne
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    Type 2 Stop taking metformim

    I also feel that metformin is not very kind. i cannot tolerate more than 3 tabs per day and every so often get a rash. I would like to stop but a...
    Post by: altyanne, Jul 19, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
  6. altyanne
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    No longer need to test

    I am on metformin and have never self tested however I do have 6 mintly reviews and everything is fine so dont worry.
    Post by: altyanne, Jan 24, 2016 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
  7. altyanne
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    Hello everyone!

    Thank you I look forward to participating I and/or helping in the community.
    Post by: altyanne, Oct 9, 2015 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  8. altyanne
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    Hello everyone!

    Yes - on Metformin 3 x 500mgs - nurse did put me up to 4 x 500 but this played havoc with my stomach so she dropped me down to 3 but wanted to...
    Post by: altyanne, Oct 9, 2015 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  9. altyanne
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    Hello everyone!

    ), HI Liam. Not too sure how I did it but cut out bread completely, halved potatoes and that's it. I don't eat rice or pasta anyway but still eat...
    Post by: altyanne, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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    Hello everyone!

    I am very happy to be part of this great community! I was diagnosed T2 in 2004 and have managed my condition very well (so far!!!). Took me a...
    Thread by: altyanne, Oct 8, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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