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    HBA1C TEST

    I was told I had type 2 in 2004 after a routine blood test showed my sugars were high, since then I have my hba1c test yearly, My last test was 6.5, I am diet only, but my gp said I should take metform, three times a day, well after seeking adivce from aother gp and diabetes helpline,they seem...
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    mrsa diabetics and pets

    I am a type 2 diabetice and diet only, and I have a cat that is being treated for MRSA, should there be any concerns about my health, I have been advicsed to wash my hands when I touch him, and not to come in contact with him if I have to go to hospital at any time. Also my local cattery may not...
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    TAKING METFORMIN WITH TYPE 2

    Re PAINFULL LEGS AND FEET Thankyou for the advise, I will try the foot soak. I could be the simvasin I take? My gp is old school as they say, he wanted me to take Metforim,and said testing at home was a waist of time, as it wouldnt mean anyhtiing to me. And the nurse I see every 3 months or so...
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    TAKING METFORMIN WITH TYPE 2

    MRSA AND DIABETES Does MRSA affect diabetics? My cat is being treated for mrsa and I am concerned about my health would a GP'S advise be helpfull. I get painfull legs with movement on the skin, in the morning and evening and if I have been sitting down for a long while, also I get burning and...
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    TAKING METFORMIN WITH TYPE 2

    GP just says it help prevents complications, and wil help in the future, he also says I dont have to test my sugar at home anymore, as test stripes and lancets are very expensive now, and to get it check by the nurse, every three months. my hblc is now 6,3 but was 5.6 in 2004 chlorestrol is 4.4...
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    TAKING METFORMIN WITH TYPE 2

    My gp just says because it help the sugars in the body better, my hb1c is now 6.3 chlorestrol 4.4
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    TAKING METFORMIN WITH TYPE 2

    I have had type 2 diabetes since 2004, and I am diet only, my hb1c is 6.3 but was 5.6 in 2004, my cholestrol is 4.4 and I take simvasin talbets, bp also ok,and not over weight. and my GP is pleased with everything. However my doctor now wants me to take metformin, 500mg 1 to 3 times a day...
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