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    Trust me I'm a Dr... Research....

    I take one capsule containing fish oil, I know it is because sometimes it bursts after swallowing and before I can eat, and one small white tablet which may or may not contain aspirin. Every six months I have a questionnaire to fill in about any medical conditions such as heart problems...
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    Trust me I'm a Dr... Research....

    I'm a type 2 and have been since about 2000. In the 5 years or so I have been doing the study there has never been a requirement to eat fish. In fact the only fish I generally eat is from the fish n chip shop. Maybe kippers and pilchards/sardines occasionally. I've not really been brought up...
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    Trust me I'm a Dr... Research....

    I am a participant in a current study by the University of Oxford, called ASCEND, A Study of Cardiovascular Events iN Diabetes, which involves taking a fish oil capsule and an aspirin, or placebos, and comparing long term the effects on heart disease. I know from the taste I get when the...
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    Injecting in public

    It has never occurred to me to be discrete. I don't flaunt it but just get out my little pencil case with my gear in, test by BG and then dial up on the pen and inject into the abdominal area. Never had any funny looks that I am aware of but if anyone doesn't like it then that's their problem...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Include a photo here if you wish to. I don't like photos of myself - maybe later. - What is your name? Dennis - hence the username Sinned. - How old are you? A very young 60 - Are you male or female? Definitely male. - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do you live in? The...