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Back after a few years

Oh that's such very sad news. Fergus was a star who inspired everyone. You couldn't have had a nicer guy, he gave me loads of support and advice...

Post by: xyzzy, Feb 10, 2017 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Back after a few years

Thought I'd give you peeps an update. I am now officially no longer Type 2 and am currently Type "God Knows" and waiting to do the range of...

Post by: xyzzy, Feb 9, 2017 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Low Carbing and Physiological Insulin Resistance

What an interesting thread! I'd think so long as your levels remain in safety it's not anything to worry about. I was always told your insulin...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 14, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
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Back after a few years

Hey just a quick update on how things are going. Just over a week into VLC and the BG's are now averaging at roughly 8 so a bit higher than I'd...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 13, 2017 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Type 2 Trying

I love it when people say that. Whoever invented that phrase (on this site at least) was an absolute bl**dy genius :)

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 13, 2017 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Sainsbury's have got the message!

Its their cheapo brand (haven't got any here at the mo). It's just called Chicken soup and comes in a yellowy beige can. Just look at the label on...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 13, 2017 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Offended by official, mandatory training material...

SNAP - Exactly what happened in my case 5 years ago. It makes me so angry that I religiously followed the 5-a-day type dietary recommendations and...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 13, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Sainsbury's have got the message!

I find ALDI is far more low carb without them even realising it. I think it must be down to their suppliers. They do a great can of chicken soup -...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 13, 2017 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Sainsbury's have got the message!

I wonder if they'll ever dare to have a high fat section :)

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 13, 2017 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

Why would I need to send evidence to NICE about DPP4's are already recommended by NICE in their latest guidelines? I have nothing against Januvia...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 13, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

Nope that's not entirely true. I agree there is no definitive evidence but there are many studies that link sulfonylureas to a significant...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 13, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

So most guidelines around the world say you should try to be around 100 (5.5mmol) pre-meal and 140 (7.8mmol) or below 2 hours after eating. Your...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 12, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

... and of the ... and the half who did control their diabetes by losing weight, controlling their sugars etc. went on to live happily ever...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 12, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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HbA1c

Well done!

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 12, 2017 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

Ok, so I've got me, brother, son, nephew, sis-in-law, bro-in-law, nieces-husband and had mother, grandfather and a few aunts who are now sadly...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 12, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

Agreed it's not one I'd consider either as like you say weight loss is the best long term aim.

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 12, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

Hey Douglas long time no speak etc. Last time I was posting you were on it. What was wrong with Januvia if you don't mind me asking.

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 12, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

Unless you shift loads of weight you could take as much Metformin you like but it won't make much difference if you have to eat rice and bread....

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 12, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Can you get fake readings meaning that you going on in your body

Mate you have a lot of things going on some are recognisable and some not. You really need to get some specialist advice so get yourself to the...

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 12, 2017 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Can you get fake readings meaning that you going on in your body

Well currently I'm on 6 x 500 and was told that was the max.

Post by: xyzzy, Jan 12, 2017 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes

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