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  1. al_leister

    They shrunk the Lidl Rolls :(

    Half a loaf is better than no bread at all:-) they don't sell the rolls in Northern Ireland. :-(
  2. al_leister

    eye test

    Specsavers two weeks ago; got eye test, needed new prescription, advised I wanted to keep my current rimless frames. Was last there 11 months ago, paid £340 for two pairs of rimless with varifocal lenses. Guy quotes me £200 for new lenses in my old frames. Ask how much for 2 pairs; he speaks...
  3. al_leister

    Driving other people around in their cars

    Diabetes aside, your insurance may cover you to drive other cars but not in connection with work unless specified on policy.
  4. al_leister

    Pokemon Go could reduce rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity, researchers say

    Pokemon Go could reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes? Seriously? This is a non-story story-filler or maybe it's an advertisement. The non-story could be titled, Hopscotch, A Skateboard, Dog Walking, A Space Hopper, Nike Trainers..................................
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    Changed Avatar

    Leave the poor Waspy-hornet-thingy alone! :-)
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    Metformin - B12 Deficiency!!!!!

    180 tablets, 1000 ug, £9.95 + £1.00 delivery. http://www.naturesbest.co.uk/vitamin-b12-1000-methylcobalamin-p621/?src=gonato No dextrose in the ingredients!
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    Can Marmite be used to increase B12 intake/supplementation?

    That's true, Sid; a lot of chewing. A supplement of 10mcg along with B12 from other sources in a healthy diet may be sufficient for some people. If known to be B12 deficient then a specific B12 supplement would be required and as you say, the cost is quite high.
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    I need your help

    Completed.
  9. al_leister

    Can Marmite be used to increase B12 intake/supplementation?

    12 Quid for 180 tablets. http://www.healthspan.co.uk/products/multivitality-50-plus
  10. al_leister

    Why Cutting Carbs From Your Diet Is A Bad Move

    This is the Personal Opinion of a "fitness expert" nothing more. :)
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    Metformin - B12 Deficiency!!!!!

    Yeast Extract Spreads (Marmite) Yeast extract spreads are popular in Britain and Europe, and have started to gain popularity in the U.S. A good vegan source of protein, the spread also packs a lot of vitamin B12. One hundred grams provides 0.5μg (8% DV) of vitamin B12, that is 0.03μg (1% DV) per...
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    Lidl's high protein/low carb rolls

    We write in relation to your email regarding the Protein Rolls. Unfortunately, this product is not on sale in our Northern Ireland stores. We have noted your interest in this product here for future use. It is only on receipt of such information that we are able to maintain and improve the...
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    Lidl's high protein/low carb rolls

    We write in relation to your email regarding the Protein Rolls. Unfortunately, this product is not on sale in our Northern Ireland stores. We have noted your interest in this product here for future use. It is only on receipt of such information that we are able to maintain and improve the...
  14. al_leister

    Vegetarians: What have you eaten today?

    B. Weetabix with linwoods mixed seeds and gogi berries with soya milk. Decaf coffee with KoKO milk. L. Home made vegetable soup, wheaten bread with real butter. Green tea.
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    Metformin related hot flushes

    http://www.bmj.com/content/340/bmj.c2181 Conclusions Long term treatment with metformin increases the risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency, which results in raised homocysteine concentrations. Vitamin B-12 deficiency is preventable; therefore, our findings suggest that regular measurement of vitamin...
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    Metformin - B12 Deficiency!!!!!

    A couple of months ago I began taking a B12 supplement! Conclusions Long term treatment with metformin increases the risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency, which results in raised homocysteine concentrations. Vitamin B-12 deficiency is preventable; therefore, our findings suggest that regular...
  17. al_leister

    Eye screening

    Hi Chell, as type 2 your GP should offer you screening on a yearly basis regardless what meds you take. I have had one every year since diagnosis. Well controlled, taking metformin.
  18. al_leister

    Do you want to live to 120!

    Still no!
  19. al_leister

    My results!

    Well done, you!
  20. al_leister

    Are you sure you're a Doctor?

    Recent evidence demonstrates that lack of health insurance causes some 45,000 to 48,000 unnecessary deaths every year in the United States.[18][19] In 2007, 62.1% of filers for bankruptcies claimed high medical expenses. A 2013 study found that about 25% of all senior citizens declare bankruptcy...
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