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    Refused test strips o anyone successfully challenged this?

    Has anyone been refused test strips by their surgery and successfully challenged the decision? Due to my last HBA1c being raised I’ve been testing my blood sugar to try and acertain how foods affect me. I’ve been using the strips I got on prescription about six months ago. I requested more and...
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    Dapagliflozin/Farxiga experiences?

    Saw the DN today and she’s prescribed me Dapagliflozin to take alongside my Metformin. Of course I came home and started googling and have found all manner of horror stories from raging thrush and itching to constant peeing and fainting!! So I thought better to ask you sensible lot about your...
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    Been in denial now freaking....

    So I’ve downloaded a carb counter, how many should I aim for and would it be better (easier) to reduce gradually or go straight to low? @Resurgam thnk you will look out for them. @There is no Spoon I thought the opposite as I love food!! But having watched the video, hearing diabetes explained...
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    Been in denial now freaking....

    @Ragmar well that video was a relevation!! Thank you. The video she talks about baking with none grain flours and I’m assuming sweetener for sweet things? I like that idea. @Resurgam which Lidl rolls are they please?
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    Been in denial now freaking....

    @kokhongw those dishes look fab, but would be even better with a side of chips!! @Ragmar I ate what I eat now, typically: Breakfast: none or porridge with full fat milk Lunch: sandwich/toastie or wrap with cheese/meat/tuna and salad or roast tomatoes and mushrooms with eggs on wholewheat...
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    Been in denial now freaking....

    Thanks for the replies. I’m not concerned about taking meds if they are needed. @kokhongw dietary change DOES require willpower? I’m guessing you mean low carbing and I love carbs!! Willpower is needed for me, lol.
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    Been in denial now freaking....

    I’ve just got my HBA1c results back and am freaking!! It’s 84 (9.8 ). It was done about 4 months ago and was 59 (7.5) but I had been slack taking my Metformin due to bathroom issues so I resolved to try harder. I’m on the extended release. Nurse said to recheck after 3 months. I had that...
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    Metformin, Lactic Acidosis and Health Anxiety?

    Thanks for the replies!! Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Metformin, Lactic Acidosis and Health Anxiety?

    I started Metformin on Tuesday - firstly reading the leaflet enclosed within and ever since (due to my health anxiety) I've been worrying about lactic acidosis!! I'm astounded my nurse didn't even mention it, had I not read the info I would have been totally unaware. So I'm wondering: 1. Is...
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    How common is nausea/vomiting with Metformin?

    I was diagnosed type 2 about 18 months ago and as I was only just into the diabetic numbers I declined metformin. Stupidly I've had my head in the sand, I carried on eating what I wanted intermittently checking my blood sugar with a monitor (which 99% of the time was fine) however I have my...
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    Confused by blood sugar readings....

    6 minutes ago · Hello - I'm newly diagnosed Type 2 after having an A1C of 51. My GP has not prescribed meds, just given (pretty sketchy) nutritional advice. They said a blood sugar monitor was unnecessary but I bought one as I want to deduce which foods cause spikes in myself. So today I have...
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    Is this reading high or not?

    Hiya, I received a letter this week from my GP that advised me that the blood test I had July LAST YEAR is now classed as " borderline" due to "revised guidelines". I'm confused - it was a fasting test and the reading was 5.6 - according to a chart I found here on this site a none-diabetics...