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    Dapagliflozin

    Hi I haven't posted here for some time but this forum was a great help to me when I was first diagnosed with T2. My BG is currently well controlled (which I put down to significant weight loss a few years ago). My BP less well controlled. I currently take metformin (500g), rosuvastatin...
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    Tee2 v Aviva

    I have recently bought a Tee2 to replace my Accu-Chek Aviva - mainly because of the cheaper testing strips. My Aviva was OK and my self tests over the past few weeks (generally 5 - 7 mmol/l) were in line with my latest HbA1c of 38 mmol/mol. I started using the Tee2 ten days OK but since...
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    Metformin/ Yaltormin

    I recently emailed my GP following a private HbA1c test which showed my level at 38 mmol/mol, down from 56 on 4 February. I am currently prescribed 4 x 500mg Metformin SR per day. Had a phone call from the surgery this morning telling me to move to 2 x 500mg per day pending a further review at...
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    Test Strips

    I recently starting testing regularly using my Accu-Chek meter - FBG , before and after meals. I’m happy with it and my testing mirrored my recent HbA1c. My issue is the cost of the strips which is mounting up. Can anyone please recommend a device that has cheaper testing strips but is still...
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    A Corner Turned

    Hi all Diagnosed with coronary artery disease in January “minimal” and “mild” narrowings is some arteries. Prescribed statin, aspirin and lifestyle changes. Diagnosed Type 2 in 2016, 2000mg metformin per day. Overdue, but definitely time for action. Coincidentally, had an HbA1c on 4 February...
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    How Not to Die Cookbook - Question

    Hi I was diagnosed as Type 2 in 2014. Currently on 2000mg metformin daily. Plus statin and aspirin for minimal/mild artery narrowing. Currently into week 7 of the Newcastle diet. Have lost 45lbs in weight. HbA1C test on the day I started the diet was 56mmol/mol. Blood sugar readings...
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    Type 2 Reducing Metformin

    Hi. I had a blood test on 4 February with an HcA1C result of 56. I was diagnosed with Type 2 five years ago and have kept putting off getting to grips with my blood sugars. I am currently on 4 x 500mg Metformin daily. In January I was diagnosed with some narrowed coronary arteries and...
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