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    Rybelsus 7mg

    I began rybelsus 3 months ago because the injectable version was out of stock. We all know why that is. However I have been on a long holiday and feeling increasingly off colour and my long term vertigo has got far worse. I’ve been dizzy and generally unwell. I find now that the Rybelsus is...
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    Empagliflozin and infection prevention

    I was put on canigliflozin just over a year ago and had to be taken off it because my prostate seized up. I have an enlarged prostate which need treatment beyond pull medication but that seems unavailable. Recently I was put on Empaglifozin and the same thing happened. I now no longer trust the...
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    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    Good to see so many success stories and whilst the many struggles are sad to read about, they are also heartening because most of us have those too. I did NC diet way back at the beginning of this Topic and it worked but for some reason I thought 600cal/day was the target. For me that was too...
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    Type 2 Is weight loss the silver bullet?

    I know that feeling Robyn. I’m retired now so not “driven” to achieve as I was when I was working. I also know the the Newcastle diet would help because it had helped before. But it needs willpower. For the first time in my life I can travel and do things I like doing....but I don’t because...
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    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    Low carb or low GI are the best way after the VLCD. Fat can only be laid down in the presence of insulin so eating in a way that limits insulin production is essential. Dietary fat is needed for various reasons but should be kept separate from carbs in a meal. The Australian nutritionist John...
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    Newcastle diet starting Monday, done it once who gonna join me on my journey??

    First time to post anything. I've been my own worst enemy but reading through this thread I'm encouraged to join the group. I've done very low calorie dieting before. Years ago I used Cambridge because there was no other choice for full nutrition on 600cals a day. I have tried Exante and that's...