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    Timing of medication doses

    So, after the first week on just one tablet a day, I'm now onto two. Plan is one with breakfast and one with evening meal. Question I have is, that if my evening meal is later due to me being busy with other things, is it important that the second one is taken with the meal, or, can I take it...
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    Not newly diagnosed, but new on meds...

    So, after 'reversing' my condition, a few years of poor mental health have seen me back to square one and I'm not starting out on Metformin. I guess it might be an idea for me to buy a glucose monitor to keep an eye on any progress I'm making between my reviews. Can anyone advise on a good one...
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    Lucozade Sport etc to aid recovery

    Hi Just a quick query regarding the use of things like Lucozade Sport (or their light options) to aid recovery from runs. After my diagnosis (type 2), I took up running to improve my fitness and get my weight down. Now, just over a year after diagnosis, I am not on medication and have been...
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    Just checked online records ahead of review with nurse

    Got my six monthly review with the diabetic nurse tomorrow. So, thought I would login to the My Diabetes My Way website to see if the results were in from the blood tests. Looks positive, HbA1c is down from 7.0% to 6.4%, so now shows up as being within the target zone rather than at a...
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    Should I ask about the flu jab?

    Currently not on medication and the nurse was happy with my progress so decided to wait six months until my next review. I know diabetics are entitled to a free flu vaccination. Do I really need it? If not, is it worth me asking for one anyway?
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    Snack suggestions

    Still medication free 6 months after diagnosis and will not have another review now for 6 months instead of 3. Still trying to get my weight down a wee bit more, so have been trying to have smaller meals and cut out some dodgier snacks such as toast. What would folk suggest as reasonable...
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    My Diabetes My Way (Scotland NHS)

    Anyone use this website? Am I right in thinking the green zones on the charts are for "normal" or "good" results?
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