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Coconut water

I bought the innocent one from Asda today, no added sugar. I use it in my lunchtime smoothies.

Post by: ftt1960, Nov 19, 2015 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Feet Problems

I have been diabetic since I was 20 (32 years ago). 4 years ago I was diagnosed with neuropathy after complaining of problems with my feet. I was...

Post by: ftt1960, Dec 2, 2014 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Diabetes and Driving

I was diagnosed as T2 32 years ago but have not needed to inform DVLA, as I'm not on insulin. I do hypo but generally just get on with it. I was...

Post by: ftt1960, Oct 31, 2014 in forum: Driving and DVLA
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When you hit a brick wall you have two choices. You can either sit down behind it and cry or...

When you hit a brick wall you have two choices. You can either sit down behind it and cry or pull your socks up and climb over it!

Status Update by ftt1960, Oct 27, 2014
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MODY

Hi folks, I was diagnosed as T2 33 years ago when I weighed less than 8 stone. I was diet controlled until my second pregnancy 7 years later but...

Thread by: ftt1960, Oct 27, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 2 and Hypos

I was diagnosed as type 2 when I was 20. I was put on such a restricted diet that I frequently hypoed. I couldn't risk going shopping in town on...

Post by: ftt1960, Sep 17, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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Clumsy hands

I have a neuropathy, apparently a complication of being a well-controlled T2 for 33 years! Sometimes my hands/fingers don't work properly. I...

Post by: ftt1960, Jul 22, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Night Sweats

I'm on Duloxetine for neuropathy. I'm almost constantly hot and clammy even in the middle of winter. Hoping to wean myself off the Duloxetine...

Post by: ftt1960, Jul 29, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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How is diabetic neuropathy diagnosed

Whitbyjet I'd be very interested to know what alternative treatments you have been prescribed. I have been a well controlled type two for 31 years...

Post by: ftt1960, Dec 6, 2012 in forum: Diabetes Complications
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Teacher put my brunch bar in the bin

Would it not perhaps have been better if you had spoken to the teacher about the situation before starting to eat the cereal bar? I expect pupils...

Post by: ftt1960, Dec 6, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Neuropathic Pain

I was diagnosed a year ago despite always having good diabetic control. I have been type 2 for 30 years. I was initially prescribed Amitryptiline...

Post by: ftt1960, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: Diabetes Complications
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Methylcobalamin

Has anyone suffering from neuropathy tried methylcobalamin? If so, can you please tell me if you felt it worked for you, where you got it and what...

Thread by: ftt1960, Oct 24, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Diabetes Complications
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Diabetes itchy skin

I had no idea that diabetes could cause itchy skin - hmmm. I get itchy armpits but have put it down to the monthly cycle and menopause. I often...

Post by: ftt1960, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Diabetes Complications

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