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  1. jim1951
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    Does EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) reduce numbers?

    Just for clarity to everybody, you need a TENS machine that also delivers EMS. I have the EMS set to a number that makes my quad muscles...
    Post by: jim1951, Oct 2, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  2. jim1951
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    Does EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) reduce numbers?

    Havent noticed a reduction in pain but am able to walk easier as I guess the quads are doing a bit of the carrying, well a bit more than they were...
    Post by: jim1951, Oct 2, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Does EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) reduce numbers?

    So amongst all my other health issues I have a dodgy knee and in my efforts to stave off a knee replacement I am trying to build up my quads to...
    Thread by: jim1951, Oct 2, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    Shortage of test tubes for routine blood tests

    I am due my annual HBA1C for type 2. There is much publicity that GP's are not offering routine blood tests due to shortage of test tubes but are...
    Thread by: jim1951, Sep 1, 2021, 7 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
  5. jim1951
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    It worked

    If I drank a litre before bed my sleep would be broken by trips to the loo!!
    Post by: jim1951, Jun 14, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  6. jim1951
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    Diagnosed today - confused

    You need to tell us more. Presumably you had blood tests and what was the reason for having them? What were the readings that you have been...
    Post by: jim1951, Jun 4, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Complex Diet Requirement.....Help!

    Thanks for those links, yes they did make interesting reading! I looked at sample menus for the carnivore diet and whilst I indulge in most items...
    Post by: jim1951, Jan 14, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  8. jim1951
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    Complex Diet Requirement.....Help!

    Aug 20 LDL 2.5 HDL 1.8 Trigs 1.1
    Post by: jim1951, Jan 13, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  9. jim1951
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    Complex Diet Requirement.....Help!

    Sorry, it was originally Metformin but was switched to Sukkarto SR a year ago. I just couldn't remember its name when I posted!!
    Post by: jim1951, Jan 13, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  10. jim1951
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    Complex Diet Requirement.....Help!

    Metformin 2 x500, but I have stopped taking these over the last 8 weeks as I didnt know whether thet were feeding into my tummy problems. Please...
    Post by: jim1951, Jan 13, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  11. jim1951
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    Complex Diet Requirement.....Help!

    I guess the most important to me is T2 and heart.
    Post by: jim1951, Jan 13, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  12. jim1951
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    Complex Diet Requirement.....Help!

    For me the contradictions can be summed up as follows. I try as much as possible to eat LCHF for type 2 , but the HF element could not normally...
    Post by: jim1951, Jan 13, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
  13. jim1951
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    Complex Diet Requirement.....Help!

    I am 70 and diagnosed type 2 six or 7 years ago. I was diagnosed with Hypertension perhaps 25 years ago and have been on medication for that ever...
    Thread by: jim1951, Jan 13, 2021, 14 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    How Long For Side Effects of Metformin

    I do not follow the NHS regurgitated advice to eat normally and control my type 2 with Metformin. I would imagine that my average daily carb...
    Post by: jim1951, Dec 14, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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    How Long For Side Effects of Metformin

    I have been type 2 for 6 or 7 years. I was put on Metformin 1x 500 and appeared to tolerate that although I have suffered with relatively minor...
    Thread by: jim1951, Dec 14, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    Annual Check-up

    I had my annual review during the current lockdown. Went in for bloods and a week later had my 10 min "telephone" review, the DN wanted me to go...
    Post by: jim1951, Oct 22, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Annual Check-up

    Lots of tests are on hold for better or for worse, but it does vary by area. Despite your reluctance a quick call to the surgery wouldn't go...
    Post by: jim1951, Oct 21, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Insulin Resistance or Lack of Insulin

    @JoKalsbeek, I read the forum every day and when I see you posting I know I will learn something and presented normally in an entertaining way.
    Post by: jim1951, Sep 30, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  19. jim1951
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    How can I get my fasting blood sugar levels to come down?

    the 2020 test says non fasting?
    Post by: jim1951, Sep 20, 2020 in forum: Prediabetes
  20. jim1951
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    New and confused

    What made you want to do the test?
    Post by: jim1951, Sep 20, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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