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    Advice needed - insulin and epic challenge!

    Hello 18 months ago I completed the London Moon walk marathon for breast cancer causes. At that point I was on Bydureon for type 2. Since then I've lost a 2nd aunt/Godmother to ovarian cancer and have signed up for a 100km walk to raise funds for Target Ovarian Cancer. All the generation below...
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    Advice needed please

    Hi I've been in denial over my T2 for a while but having now been put on insulin I'm keen to get my act together and sort myself out! The biggest thing I think is to sort out my weight with dieting and exercising. I'm currently classed as morbidly obese. I enjoy swimming so will do that but I...
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    Possible cancer - how does it affect diabetes?

    I was wondering if having cancer can affect your BS levels as I've been struggling to keep mine in check for some time, and am about to get results of tests for suspected cancer. I know general illness can affect BS and I know that my levels rise when I have a heavy cold etc. Any insights...
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    Help re early morning exercise/food

    I'm type2 on Januvia and Bydureon, and about to start training for the Moonwalk (marathon length power-walk). I think the only way I'm going to fit so much walking into my hectic life is to walk very early morning before work. I'm not sure what is best to do regarding food before and after my...
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    Metformin and Januvia

    Hi I struggle with metformin due to the side effects and haven't been taking it as I should. Earlier this year I was prescribed januvia as well and initially showed an improved HBa1C. My latest results were up and we had the metformin discussion yet again. I should point out that I've been in...
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    Newcomer

    Hi, I'm Sue, I'm 46 and have had type 2 since 2005. Ashamed to say I'm currently in denial, but have turned a corner and determined to do something about it! A bit of background; I have PCOS, it took me 10 years to fall pregnant. During the pregnancy I got gestational diabetes and was on...