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  1. Oldoak

    Type 2 Stomach / Digestive Troubles

    Thanks for replies. Wasn’t expecting diagnosis, just perhaps if someone had similar symptoms I would have something to compare with, seeing doc on Thursday to see what he suggests going forward. Wasn’t prescribed Victoza for weight reduction but coz I couldn’t take gliclicide and the like...
  2. Oldoak

    Type 2 Stomach / Digestive Troubles

    Hi. I’ve been T2 since 2000 and take Metformin (timed release) and inject Victoza for diabetes, amongst other drugs for other things. Been on Victoza just over 12 months. Since September I’ve been having problems with my stomach / digestion and have numerous tests endoscopy, MRI scan...
  3. Oldoak

    Traveling with injectable medication

    Thanks for your help x
  4. Oldoak

    Traveling with injectable medication

    Hi all, quick question. Anyone who takes injectable medication on holiday, do you have a special bag or pouch that keeps the pen/medication cool? If so please could you tell me where you would get that from. Thanks
  5. Oldoak

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    What is your name? Nicola - How old are you? 50 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? UK - Which city/area do you live in? Preston, Lancs - Are you religious? Yes - Pick three words to describe your personality - Quiet, mischievous, reflective - Do you have any...
  6. Oldoak

    Doctor's Letter for Travel

    Thanks for your reply. I'll see what my doc says
  7. Oldoak

    Doctor's Letter for Travel

    Thank you Tipetoo. The receptionist told me it was £25 today. My brother didn't pay for his letter (he's on insulin). I've made an appointment with the doctor to get it from the horse's mouth so to speak. I asked the question here to see what the general consensus is.
  8. Oldoak

    Doctor's Letter for Travel

    Hi all, I'll be flying on holiday in May and have just started taking Victoza injectable medication. I know I'll probably need a letter - do you pay for your doctor to do a letter or not? Thanks
  9. Oldoak

    Diabetes and Job applications

    I live in the UK, and have recently been made redundant. Am currently completing job applications and a lot of the online application forms ask the question "are you disabled" to which I have always said no. However the question now includes ... "Are you disabled (including any unseen...
  10. Oldoak

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hi, new to the forum - here goes... - Include a photo here if you wish to. Don't want to scare anyone! - What is your name? Nicola - How old are you? 48 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? UK - Which city/area do you live in? Preston, Lancs - Are you religious? Yes...