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  1. whosbear

    Type 1: I have got a cold and am I allowed lemsip

    I've been having a cold for the last 10 or so. I have Lemsip about 3 or 4 times a day and include one teaspoon of Honey so it clings to my throat for longer. My B/S this morning was 5.6mol. You've still got to look after your health.
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    How long did you think you had diabetes before diagnosis?

    I believe I had diabetes for about 20 years before diagnosed.
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    Type 2 Getting down to an HbA1c of 7.5

    Hi Folks, Just to let you all know. I've been very good with what I'm eating and keeping an eye on my Blood Sugar levels. I'v. averaging about 5-7 mol throughout the day. Nothing too bad through the night either. Because I was getting so depressed my Dr's prescribed me double amount of...
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    Type 2 Getting down to an HbA1c of 7.5

    Thank you for everyone's comments. Sorry i HADN'T ANSWERED EARLIER BUT iV'E HAD COMPUTOR PROBLEMS. And looks like I'm still pressing the wrong keys too! I have been eating a very small bowl of muesli theses last few days, rather than the larger bowl I was having. I do prefer the nuts and fruit...
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    Medi Alert jewellery

    Nice things in the ad. I was given an SOS talisman many years ago as a birthday gift. I tried filling it out but the spaces to write in were so small. Then it dawned on me.........I didn't have anything health wise wrong with me. So I gave up and never wore it. But I Could do with one now...
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    Game of Thrones

    Spoiler alert! Quite a few of the characters that have died in the past series return in the next series as it centers around the 'undead' or 'ghosts of the past' or 'restless souls'. Which ever way you want to see it. Going to be a great series!
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    Game of Thrones

    Series 6 starts this month. can't wait!
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    Medi Alert jewellery

    Looks very nice and not too simple. You've got yourself a real life saving treasure.
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    Type 2 Getting down to an HbA1c of 7.5

    I know my weight is 86 pounds and my height it 5'8'' but I don't know my BMI or how you work it out. Sorry.
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    Type 2 Getting down to an HbA1c of 7.5

    That sounds good Charlotte Louise.
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    Type 2 Getting down to an HbA1c of 7.5

    OH NO! It's the 1st time I'm using the Mobile forum. My apologies. May I just correct myself a say Breakfast is MUESLI!
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    Type 2 Getting down to an HbA1c of 7.5

    Yes I test regularly through the day. I'm an HGV driver so testing is advised by DVLA. I know Life does contain sugar but not the amount an original coca cola has. One can will actually last me up to 6 hours too. So no more than one can a day if any at all. Breakfast is usually unsweetened...
  13. whosbear

    Sciatica for 6 weeks now, been home bound for 4 weeks and getting very bored!

    Sciatica for 6 weeks now, been home bound for 4 weeks and getting very bored!
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    Type 2 Getting down to an HbA1c of 7.5

    I can never convert my HbA1c but in the last 7 months I went from 8.7 to 8.4 which to me was the good way. However my diabetes nurse seems I should be down to 7.5 or below. I'm type 2 and have been since 2010. I'm on Metformin 500mg 1 - a - day, Metformin 850mg 2 - a - day. Gliclazide 80mg 3 -...
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    Latest HBA1C - stunned!

    Excellent news MONDAY12.
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    Sugar free soft drinks / mixers with NO ASPARTAME!

    I've said it many times now. The new Coca Cola 'Life' is the best if, like me, you can't steer away from the fizz. I'm type 2 diabetic and I'm also asthmatic. I found that when ever I drink anything with Aspertame it narrowed my airways straight away. I suffered a lot when I was younger. R...
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    Why can't weekends be as long as weeks?

    Why can't weekends be as long as weeks?
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    I think your a very luck person to only have to pay £96! Since 1998 how many Prescriptions have you handed over the counter? Think that a prescription nowadays is now £9 odd it only takes 10 prescriptions to be paid. I'm sure you've had more than 10 scrips. I started paying when I was first...
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    T2 and a New Vegetarian

    I had my annual review in December and all my results have been lower including Cholesterol Blood fats down from 5.4 to 3.1, HbA1c down from 7.7 to 6.5 and Blood Pressure down 139/87 to 128/80. I've also lost 3Kgs too. My Diabetes nurse was impressed and asked if I was the same person, my...
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    DVLA Petition- Action for Diabetic Drivers

    Hi Helen, all done, signed, shared on face book and linked hopefully many more people will help. Either that or I will keep annoying them until they do!