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  1. T2 Med free

    How long do the batteries last in your BGL meter?

    Never really gave that a lot of thought as I have used the same tester for the last 10 years and probably changed the battery about 6 times it came from Boots chemist hanging onto it because they are not available anymore its probably down to profit first!!
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    Hi blood sugar

    What is Victoza for type 2
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    When to test?

    Hi Graham I have just turned to diet only I checked my blood this morning and then at 3pm I rec' pm is the best time well that works well for me I had no side effects to my tablets I just wanted to control my life with medication and with docs blessing no sugar no salt and it's working well for...
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    Metformin in animals

    I know cats, dogs and horses what other animals suffer from diabetes I feel so sorry for them because they can't tell us how they feel but humans can moan and groan [emoji22]
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    Type 2 do you think it is self inflicted?

    Mike 1973. We certainly learn a lot on this site what on earth did people do before Insulin was available for T1 as for me I am type 2 and after taking medication for eleven years I have turned my life around and live on diet only.. In many cases others can do the same unfortunately listening...
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    Type 2 do you think it is self inflicted?

    Don't take it to heart. Which would you rather be type 1 or 2
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    Poll - side effects from statins?

    To whom it may concern I take 10mg Satin each day I must be the lucky one no side effects down to 2.2 1 Question please when is it recommended to take Satin morning or night?
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    Type 2 do you think it is self inflicted?

    Thank you everyone everything taken on board only came onto this site this weekend even after having this problem for 11 years this last year I got so fed up with taking tablets I changed my life style ( food wise ) I am not a drinker I have loved my food over the years but I want live a little...
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    Type 2 do you think it is self inflicted?

    My daughter believe type type 2 is Self inflicted because you are over weight I tried to explain that even slim people have the disease. To top it all After 11 years I no longer take medication I control my life by what I eat so now she thinks I no longer have diabetes what complicated minds...
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    Red Bulls and Diabetes

    Ray you can't go wrong with spring water as long as no one flicks a butt into the spring?
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    Coke and Diet Coke: The Facts & The Fiction

    Hi I used to drink a lot of Pepsi Max no sugar but very sweet ... More than happy with COLD sparkling water what are your views? Please
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    Type 2 DVLA - HGV Driving with Certain Tablets

    Well Mike I have been type 2 for 11 years and I admit I am just a taxi driver but a great responsibility carrying passengers so I have changed my lifestyle completely to avoid that problem I am now free of medication if you can do it you will feel better but do keeping testing your blood.
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    How much weight have YOU lost?

    Keep on dieting and watch your sugar intake safer bet is ice cubes and water and your weight will drop off lol
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    Metformin side effects

    People will disagree with me Because of my work and my doctor being a little old fashion I just went with the flow then I changed my lifestyle and now without 5 tabs and 1 injection not insulin free. And I feel great
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    Metformin side effects

    Sorry to hear about your tablets those side effects do go with Metformin if you have just started with Type 2 have you asked your doctor if you can go strictly on diet only and nip it in the bud now but you need to be stricter than strict?
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    Slimming World

    Do I laugh or cry with Slimmersworld
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    Please I need some help

    Hi Bob welcome I have just joined this afternoon. All the symptoms and more but it's you that Is more important I have over come my problems I am as my name says just 3 weeks ago strictly died. Cornflakes a no no milk has sugar in it ugh. I am very lucky I have a fantastic dr who looks after me...
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    Does over eating give you Type 2 diabetes or does diabetes make you over eat

    Type 2 they say it is due to being excessively overweight no necessarily so.. It takes time to cut back on your food intake mind over matter believe me it is possible and of course watch your sugar intake and you will feel fantastic.
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    NHS Spending per patient

    A load of rubbish
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    Can't eat due to tooth infection, advice needed!

    Your best bet change your Dentist he must be a total idiot ask your doctor. I had the same problem with my face I know I need the tooth removing I asked for penicillin so she gave me a private prescription only a £5 well spent.