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    I want to change my current meds (what are my chances)

    TL;DR - What are my chances of getting Ozempic or similar prescribed? I have arranged a diabetic review with the goal of getting my meds changed. I had one a week or so ago but although the HCA is a nice bloke and all, he was not in a prescribing post and took a note of my concerns and...
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    PSA - Control solution for Contour meters

    Not sure if this if well known or not, but I have just found out that Ascensia will send out free control solution if you register your meter with them. 0345 600 60 30. Just a simple phone call. Saves paying very exorbitant prices being asked on Amazon/Ebay.
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    I finally have a set of tests I can compare against...

    I spoke to the GP today to get my full results from my 2nd set of bloods taken last week, to say I am pleased is an understatement. Previous results from Feb 2017 HB1aC - 92 Cholesterol - 6.8 Liver function - all ok Kidney function - all ok Latest results HB1aC - 34 Cholesterol - 3.6 Liver...
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    Lower blood sugar = higher blood pressure?

    Hello all, I am looking for opinions here. I was diagnosed 6 months ago with type 2 and put on 1000mg Metformin twice a day. Because of some rather irritating side effects I was switched to Gliclazide about a month ago, my appetite returned and I was able to eat properly again. I regularly...
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    Greetings all from a much happier T2

    Hello fellow T2's. Some quick background: I was diagnosed about 3-4 months ago and have been on Metformin since then, That was until yesterday. I have been suffering somewhat from what I now know are a couple of known side effects of the medication, namely A bad taste in my mouth and reduced...
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