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    Out with Forxiga (dapagliflozin) in with Sitagliptin!

    Ah hope it keeps going well for you. Those B vitamins! I’ve had a series of injections a few times in the past - maybe time again? iI was blaming the tablets but could be B9 or B6… so complex!
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    VAT Relief

    I ordered directly from Abbot & just ticked a box to get VAT relief.
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    Abroad travel with diabetes

    I was charged £25 at my GP’s surgery. I was asked to produce it coming back into the UK.
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    Libre 2 update and smart watches

    Hi I use Shuggah (xDrip4iOS) to display on my Apple Watch . You have to turn off the Bluetooth on the libre 2 app & it can take a while to sort it self out. With my 1st sensor it took about 10 mins - this one hours (but the sensor is playing up - Abbot are replacing). It works by syncing with...
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    Out with Forxiga (dapagliflozin) in with Sitagliptin!

    Hi A newbie here. I’m also on Sitagliptin (100mgs) & Gliclazide (40mg) & yes dreadful headaches. The pharmacy suggested taking paracetamol (500mg sometimes x2) with my tablets (all with breakfast for me) which definitely helps. I didn’t yesterday & really suffered. Drinking plenty of water as...
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    Food Tracker Apps

    A newbie here - I use the Carb & Cals app that was recommended to me by a dietician on a course I attended. It’s free, breaks everything down into carbs, Cals, fat proteins & fibre. You can scan barcodes & enter your own recipes etc. I’ve found it very useful & intuitive.
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    Overcome cravings

    Newbie here too. I’ve found Heavenly dark chocolate alternative (you can order on Amazon) good for this. Only 8g carbs & 3g fibre so satisfying & comes in lots of flavours. The dark is nearest to real chocolate imo. Mixed nuts with a bit of dried fruit also good in my experience.
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    Hello

    Hi another newbie here. Recently diagnosed T2 though not really a surprise as my Dad was T2 & most of his family were/are T1 & T2 & I have been pre for quite a few years. I’ve been having problems with medication- reacted badly to Metformin & now on both Gliclazide & Sitagliptin with a constant...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    OK here we go - newbie here! - Include a photo here if you wish to. File to large or something- I won’t take it personally! - What is your name? Pauline - How old are you? 60 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? UK but have lived in Canada & US - Which city/area do...
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