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  1. Erin
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    Do you take insulin every day?

    Hi, I have glyclazide, metformin and Humulin insulin in my diabetic care basket. My numbers vary according to diet, activity, and meds. I...
    Thread by: Erin, Apr 25, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  2. Erin
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    The lower the insulin, the higher the blood sugar?

    Isn't that the way it's supposed to be?
    Thread by: Erin, Apr 13, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  3. Erin
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    Thyroxine supplementation and insulin

    Does thyroxine inrease or decrease insulin levels? I think I am hyperthyroidic, for med reasons, but the insulin dose may play a role too. Thank...
    Thread by: Erin, Mar 14, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  4. Erin
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    Insulin shortage

    News report: shortage of insulin in Ukraine-related war: I have saved numerous "left over short dose" vials of Humulin N. (ironically, "in case...
    Thread by: Erin, Mar 13, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    "Diabetic" Library

    I have some good books on diabetes. Here are two of my favourites: 1. "Diabetes Care: a practical manual", Dr. Rowan Hillson MBE, Consultant...
    Thread by: Erin, Mar 8, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  6. Erin
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    Muscle cramps

    Are muscle cramps common with diabetes? How do you treat them?
    Thread by: Erin, Mar 8, 2022, 10 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  7. Erin
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    How much insulin do you take?

    I'm curious about members here taking insulin: your dose, time taken, type, if you are T1 or T2, side effects? I would like to compare your...
    Thread by: Erin, Mar 2, 2022, 30 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Is a small amount of carbohydrates equivalent to low carbohydrates

    I have half a muffin in the morning and usually a cottage cheese/carrot salad or soup for lunch, and maybe fish or quiche, bean/lentil type...
    Thread by: Erin, Feb 24, 2022, 10 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    P. J. O'Rourke dead at 74

    God is a Republican, Santa Claus a Democrat. I loved this man. He defined my generation.
    Thread by: Erin, Feb 16, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: Jokes and Humour
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    Mango Smoothie

    Meter no.: 22 I thought it was kind of sweet; treat at the plaza walking; rushed home feeling sick, treating with 6 units insulin and glyclazide--...
    Thread by: Erin, Feb 6, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    New med regimen and hypos

    I don't think my new med regimen is safe. Woke up in sweats- hypo at 2.9. Hope my drs. will understand if i stop them due to the risk of...
    Thread by: Erin, Feb 3, 2022, 18 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    NSAIDs

    Do NSAIDs like "Naproxen" increase blood sugar? I took one this morning for knee pain and got severe tingling in my extremities, and a higher...
    Thread by: Erin, Jan 31, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  13. Erin
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    Insulin dose

    How do you know what the right insulin dose is for you?
    Thread by: Erin, Jan 8, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  14. Erin
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    Happy Special New Year - 2022

    Wishing you all a Happy New Year with a glaring strobe light from the end of the tunnel. I have been in transition for the past month in meds,...
    Thread by: Erin, Dec 31, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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    Divalproex and Latuda effect on blood sugar

    I have recently been switched to Divalproex and Latuda from long-term lithium usage. I have noticed a significant rise in blood sugar levels with...
    Thread by: Erin, Nov 23, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  16. Erin
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    Insulin allergy

    Is there a good test for insulin allergy?
    Thread by: Erin, Nov 20, 2021, 15 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
  17. Erin
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    Humulin N injection

    I use insulin every night through syringe-pen injection. In the past few months I have had pain and ( cont'd. tremor) on the top of my thighs and...
    Thread by: Erin, Nov 17, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Neuropathy and food/drugs

    If you think you have developed neuropathy (e.g. "pins and needles" sensation or muscle weakness, have you noticed that this increases...
    Thread by: Erin, Nov 10, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
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    Physiotherapy

    Hi everyone, I have started physiotherapy post a knee injury, following a med accident previous to that. My body has been hurting for the past...
    Thread by: Erin, Oct 27, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    Are allergies related to diabetes?

    Hello everyone, I have noticed an increase in allergic reaction to some of my meds. I don't have a history of many allergies, except to...
    Thread by: Erin, Oct 16, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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