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  1. Dark Horse
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    So confused

    From yout past experience, I can see why you might assume that the OP was being told to eat at least 130g of carbohydrate a day. However, I...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 31, 2022 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  2. Dark Horse
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    So confused

    I think your comment may be a bit confusing. The NHS in this case appear to be recommending a reduction in carbs to 130g per day rather than drugs.
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 30, 2022 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  3. Dark Horse
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    Nocturnal Polyuria...Lipodystrophy?

    This article might be helpful:-...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 29, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
  4. Dark Horse
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    Type 2 How fast diabetic complications return?

    Regarding diabetic retinopathy, I don't think you can read too much into your results. It takes years for diabetic retinopathy to develop and...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 26, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
  5. Dark Horse
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    Fact Check - "lowering Blood sugar too fast can cause harm"

    Too rapid reduction in glucose may cause:- worsening of diabetic retinopathy...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 26, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
  6. Dark Horse
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    Severe non proliferative retinopathy

    Severe non-proliferative retinopathy means that you are now at greater risk of proliferative retinopathy developing in the near future. Untreated...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 22, 2022 in forum: Diabetic Retinopathy
  7. Dark Horse
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    Dubiously diabetic?

    It matters because there are a host of regular checks offered when someone has been officially diagnosed. For example, anyone who has been...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 18, 2022 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  8. Dark Horse
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    Dubiously diabetic?

    Normal fasting blood glucose is 3.9 - 5.4 mmol/l so a level of 7.1 mmol/l would be diabetic. It's possible that the receptionist might have...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 18, 2022 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  9. Dark Horse
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    leaking eyes

    You might need a vitrectomy which removes the vitreous and the blood. Unfortunately, seeing whether the blood goes on its own and then having an...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 16, 2022 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  10. Dark Horse
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    leaking eyes

    Whereabouts in the eyes? From what cause? If you are talking about bleeds into the vitreous from proliferative diabetic retinopathy, small...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 16, 2022 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  11. Dark Horse
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    Is this a fasting blood test?

    Well, technically, yes. In practice, as long as the GP knows that the blood glucose is fasting, they should be able to interpret it OK.
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 13, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
  12. Dark Horse
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    Is this a fasting blood test?

    According to this document, GLX = random glucose (GLXF = fasting glucose)....
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 13, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
  13. Dark Horse
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    Frozen Shoulder

    This NHS site has a number of exercises to help with frozen shoulder:-...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 10, 2022 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  14. Dark Horse
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    Forum moderator nominations 2022 - now open!

    Thanks for the nominations, both public and anonymous, but I'm not in a position to accept. Good luck to those who will be in the running.
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 10, 2022 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Type 2 Is no increase OK / healthy..?

    Drugbank online says:- "Metformin decreases blood glucose levels by decreasing hepatic glucose production (also called gluconeogenesis),...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 7, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
  16. Dark Horse
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    Maculopathy letter

    It's not unusual for people in the surveillance arm of diabetic eye screening programme to be recalled sooner (in 3 months) due to the appearance...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 7, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  17. Dark Horse
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    Perspiration When Eating

    You might be interested by this article on gustatory sweating:-...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 6, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  18. Dark Horse
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    Help making sense of blood sugar test results

    This American site says, "For people without diabetes, the normal range for the hemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%. Hemoglobin A1c levels...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 5, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
  19. Dark Horse
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    Automated repeat prescription

    There is this one in the UK:- https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 5, 2022 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  20. Dark Horse
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    High Cortisol Levels

    Your doctor is best placed to advise you but, assuming that they don't consider that you need any medical treatment, you might find the...
    Post by: Dark Horse, May 3, 2022 in forum: Other Health Conditions and Diabetes
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