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I have no knowledge of pharmacy, but wondered why you think you need to reduce your medication quickly when on LCHF? I've never seen that recommended anywhere, although I understand many people are able to reduce their diabetic pills such as metformin and statins such as simvastatin as a result...

If you sweat, just sitting in a chair, even though the room temperature is 21C - could it be a side effect of metformin?

Good for you - losing weight - I haven't.

I'd measure around the smallest part, and I'd say its above the belly button.

I replied to this, then googled heligobactropylori - its called heliCobactor so I was nearly there. Anyway my reply has disappeared. Try http://www.bsg.org.uk/patients/general/helicobacter-pylori.html for more info.

My diabetic (type 2) husband has it at the moment, in fact all our family have had it except me. He's eaten nothing for the last 2 days but seems a little better this morning. He couldn't even keep water down at one point and the whole house smells sour and stinks of vomit. You have my...

What should a type 2 eat when they've caught a diahorrea and sickness bug? I imagine milk is to be avoided, as are fruits, fats don't sound like a good idea, nor meat ....... leaves us with Grannie's steamed fish or poached eggs. Help!

If you're sensitive to hormones, the pill will most certainly have contributed to the depression. I had to find an alternative because it affected me that way too. But do also watch your weight as well - whether it was comfort eating from feeling 'down' or just the physiological effects of the...