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injecting into stretch marks

Was also told the same - not to inject into stretch marks. I restrict to basically the area between my belly button up to my boobs - sort of...

Post by: SueNSW, Apr 12, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 2 Insulin Treatment

@DCUKMod - thanks for the considered response. I agree that no doubt starting on insulin was to get the blood sugars down quickly prior to the...

Post by: SueNSW, Mar 14, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 2 Insulin Treatment

Interesting comment - should I be concerned, do you think?? As per my signature, I was diagnosed as Type 2 in Nov 2016 with no symptoms at all -...

Post by: SueNSW, Mar 13, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Transition to Insulin

Hi Colin - good luck with it all. As per my signature I was put onto insulin within 4 weeks of diagnosis as Metformin alone did not bring down...

Post by: SueNSW, Oct 13, 2017 in forum: Type 2 with Insulin
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Type 2 Weight gain

Very interesting piece of info from a new endo I saw on Thursday - " of course insulin will increase your weight - for every 2 percentage points...

Post by: SueNSW, Aug 5, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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When did Insulin therapy become common practice?

I appreciate that before the NHS was established, payment for medical treatment was involved - but interestingly this wasn't a dirt poor family -...

Post by: SueNSW, Jun 24, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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When did Insulin therapy become common practice?

My ex mother in law (92 - still in her own home and ...gulp... still driving!!) lost a sister to diabetes in 1935 at the age of 14 in England - so...

Post by: SueNSW, Jun 22, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Metformin slow release

Good luck with it.............

Post by: SueNSW, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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High temperature affects on blood sugar levels

Bonjour @george21744 - ca va??? I am very envious.......to answer your heading - I haven't found high summer temps here in Australia make any...

Post by: SueNSW, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Metformin slow release

There seem to be varying opinions - right from the beginning I was told to take it at night - no mention of with food. I take 2 x 1000mg tablets...

Post by: SueNSW, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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Lotatoes - new low carb potatoes in New Zealand

Thanks - I've seen the Coles ones - that's where I buy my Helgas's Lower Carb bread. Will see how they are.....

Post by: SueNSW, Jun 15, 2017 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Lotatoes - new low carb potatoes in New Zealand

Seen something similar in Australia - wondered if anyone had tried them - um - good to know they store well too @Tipetoo !! Will have to give them...

Post by: SueNSW, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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What is considered a high dosage of Insulin?

Hi @JohnEGreen - May depend on what type of insulin he's taking - I'm using Novomix 30, which is a mixed - 30% quick acting, 70% long acting...

Post by: SueNSW, May 30, 2017 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Tip Top Thins in Australia

Hi @Tipetoo I know that both products and prices can vary tremendously from state to state here - I'd say definitely shop around - there are also...

Post by: SueNSW, May 27, 2017 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Tip Top Thins in Australia

Talking Australia again - I haven't seen those thins - but I have started using the Helga's Lower Carb bread. I love the wholemeal and seed...

Post by: SueNSW, May 27, 2017 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Supplements, for those with an open mind.

Thanks for that @Bluetit1802 - I'm taking twice that dose - pretty desperate I guess - a large area of my calves are completely numb to the touch...

Post by: SueNSW, May 27, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Supplements, for those with an open mind.

Hi @Bluetit1802 - can I please ask how long it took before noticing the neuropathy improvement?? I've only been taking the Alpha Lipoic Acid for...

Post by: SueNSW, May 26, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 2 Lipoic Acid

Interested in how people get on with this - have some on order - knew about it anyway but confirmed to me as worth a try for neuropathy pain by a...

Post by: SueNSW, May 17, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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AUSTRALIA - Alpha Lipoic Acid

Thanks for that - looks good. @Johnjoe13 and @Kristin251 - ha ha - I've had so many drugs pumped into me since my double knee replacement, that...

Post by: SueNSW, May 16, 2017 in forum: Alternative Treatments
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AUSTRALIA - Alpha Lipoic Acid

Thanks for clarifying @Kristin251 and of course valid points @Johnjoe13 - I'll keep on with the research and source some from the varied...

Post by: SueNSW, May 14, 2017 in forum: Alternative Treatments

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