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  1. Linskic

    Ladies Metformin and menstuation

    Thanks for sharing your experience.
  2. Linskic

    Ladies Metformin and menstuation

    Hi all I was wondering if anyone else has found the same to be true…since taking 2x twice daily 500s for around 6 months I have been suffering terribly with periods pain and flow are awful..never suffered so muc.. I’ve read that they are used to treat people who suffer with uterine problems...
  3. Linskic

    4.4 type 2

    So what number is hypo? And why the trembling? I have cut out sugar entirely and very few carbs during the last week plus the tabs. It’s steadily rising atm … 6.6 at midnight and 8.1 just now. What numbers am I even aiming for? And thanks for explanation over what drugs do. I’ve been offered...
  4. Linskic

    4.4 type 2

    Think I just had a hypo. Does this happen often? Type 2 ? My bloods were raised been put in medicine metformin to lower now it’ too low ..shaking and feel sick. Is this normal ? Thanksgiving in advance
  5. Linskic

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    10.4 … going to go for a walk see if it drops.
  6. Linskic

    Loosing weight

    What you suggested to eat is what I eat im just never full. Don’t be sorry your trying to help it’s very much appreciated.. the link between my brain and stomach skewed. my bloods from beginning of week to now is phenomenal ! 13.8 to 6.4 ***?im not getting used to prick myself but it’s getting...
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    Loosing weight

  8. Linskic

    Type 2 Libre 2 sensors

    I was shocked when mine said 5/7 delivery. Called the Center and they were very vague… so I totally understand your concerns… especially going forward. Can abide the pricking… diagnosed at beginning of week. Ad I’m sorry to hear that it’s faulty. I think I’d have a meltdown if mine were
  9. Linskic

    87

    I wish there was a love button lol. Thanks so so much im humbled and grateful that you would take the time energy and effort to understand and advise me Xx
  10. Linskic

    Loosing weight

    They tested for it yesterday. Thanks love x
  11. Linskic

    Loosing weight

    it’s probably a symptom of this disease … never feeling satisfied.. still feeling hungry.. so obviously it’s not being managed and weigh loss more likely to be down to body not getting enough energy so using stored fat than the diet which I started 3 days ago … got my first appointment today…...
  12. Linskic

    Loosing weight

    Low carbs not no carbs
  13. Linskic

    Loosing weight

    Hi all I’m recently diagnosed type two no meds and eating more selective.. no carbs ..less sugar… im consistently loosing around 2/3 lb per week… each week for a few months now .one of my indicators something wasn’t rite. even when I have eaten I never feel full. Is this a sign I need to be on...
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    87

    Thanks lovely. I was putting way too much pressure on myself…I still haven’t got to grips with numbers…If they just used the conversion numbers (millimoles)?that would be less confusing for newbies ? do however feel I need a degree to decipher the ins and outs of foodstuffs macro nutrients...
  15. Linskic

    Possible diabetic?

    Unfortunately the numbers indicated I a type 2. I didn’t see the diabetic nurse to get my bloods taken … so no information advice or explanation. Just given numbers and that was it … have an appointment at end of month with specialists nurse. See what’s what.
  16. Linskic

    87

    Thanks for taking the time to respond all the advice and encouragement… its not so bad afterall it could definitely be worse and there are ppl going through more than I am …need to bear that in mind and keep my rose tinted glasses and optimism in check… but also remember I’m going to have bad...
  17. Linskic

    87

    It’s all about perspective isn’t it. I totally lost mine … I’d be stripping the joy out of the rest of my days if I were to carry on in that headspace. At the end of the day we all have the same 24 hours and no one diabetic or not is guaranteed immortality.. or life. just going to try to be my...
  18. Linskic

    87

    So I have to prick myself? Eek. Is this every single day. For life?? It’s like my worst fear ( needles and blood ) have come to get me lol. Oh dear oh dear I better suck it up asap. My survival depends on it. I don’t even understand the numbers to know what’s good and what’s not. This is really...
  19. Linskic

    87

    Wow thanks. I don’t quite understand yet but I’m sure it will sink in soon. It takes me a while to process information xxx it’s like my brain is allergic to numbers but I better start to learn xxxx
  20. Linskic

    87

    Thanks folks. It’s not a club I’m sure any of us wanted to be in. But here we are. I’m sorry if I’ve come across rude and selfish. Thanks for the advice shares and links. Your experience is my hope xxxx
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