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Hello all. I've now started taking R-Lipoic Acid (they are not cheap at £20 for a pot of x60 100mg each). I take one a day. Haven't noticed a huge difference in my health but will continue with them as I've done a bit of researching on it and it does sound like a very good antioxidant so got...

My little toe has healed nicely and the bruising gone :-)

Hello I have tried replacing my lunchtime meals with a replacement Almased drink and the problem was (as always) I didn't stick with it. I've also run out of Almased so will have to buy some more, it's usually around £30. I find it so hard to lose weight.

I don't have any complications apart from background retinopathy but we have to watch out feet carefully don't we?

I stubbed my left little toe the other day and it now has a very big purple bruise on it. Do I need to worry about this and see a doctor or just wait for it to go through the usual 'colour changes' relating to bruises? thanks

Thanks all for your comments on R-lipoic acid, I would never have heard of it if I hadn't posted the question on here. Will give it a go and let you know if I notice any difference in my health. I don't suffer from neuropathy but want to take it for the benefits as it's linked to a lot of...

I've bought some R Lipoic Acid today and they come in 100mg each, how many should I take? Shall I start with just one a day? Thanks

CLA isn't the same as R-alpha lipoic acid is it?

Well it always says 'check with your doctor before taking any vitamins/supplements' but if some doctors have never heard of certain supplements it doesn't give you much confidence. I will carry on today with further research and hopefully make a purchase by the end of the day :-) no harm in...

Is it best to ask the GP if I can take this? I mentioned I take Co-Q10 to a GP once and she'd never heard of it!

There are so many sites out there that it gets confusing where to buy from. Holland & Barrett is always a recommended one but it is so pricey (the same goes for Healthspan) but I'm looking for a natural company that doesn't have any synthetic things in their products and as natural as possible...

I am so glad that I posted this question as I am now researching the R-aplha lipoic acid and am liking what I am reading, I would never have known about this and how it can benefit diabetics - I'm surprised my GP didn't mention it but then again GP's don't recommend vitamains/supplements anyway...

I have just looked at the website but it is a US site, is there one for the UK? thanks

Can I ask what brand of alpha lipoic acid you take? I'll research this further as it does sound interesting.

That's interesting, can you tell me more about Alpha Lipoic Acid and why as a diabetic you take it? I am on quite a lot of medication so don't want to take too many vitamins/supplements.

I would like to know what vitamins / supplements other diabetics take? There are so many out there that it can get quite complicated. I like to take Co-Q10 as I take statins but without wanting to waste too much money I would like to know what other 'essential' vitamains should we take. I...

Yes, I am low carbing so combined with my gym excercises I am hoping it works - will keep you all posted.

Well I just went along to see my GP one day and basically told him the truth, that I have tried everything to lose weight, all kinds of diets, SW, WW - the lot and that I was at the end of my tether and then he suggested going via the GP Referral Scheme. I will have to go to the gym (which...

I start my GP Referral Scheme this evening for 12 weeks in the hope that I will lose weight and change my lifestyle. I have tried everything under the sun to lose weight without success so this is my last hope and I feel that this time I WILL make it work. Has anyone else changed their...

Funnily enough I have thought about having 2 breakfast free days a week, I started today and will try and make it Tuesday and Thursdays and see how it goes.