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  1. martsnow

    Am I cured

    I don't think your G. P. has, much ground to to stand on, to stop your medication, because you are in "remission". It would be the same, as saying, to a kidney transplant patient, that they, could come off, all their anti rejection medication, because they, had not shown, any signs of...
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    Article on 27 Nov 15 BBC news app

    Hi I have just posted a link to the article you mentioned http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-34847776 Regards Mart
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    Denied test strips

    The cheapest meter is the:- SD Code Free .......you can buy directly from home health uk http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/blood_glucose_monitor_testing.htm 5 packs of strips promo code discount 264086 10 packs code discount..975833
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    Ketones monitoring

    I also use the freestlye optium meter as it can test for glucose or if you buy the Ketone test strips you can test for Ketones The only drawback is the price of the ketone test strips they are extortionate at around up to £30 for ten strips. My GP wont prescribe these so I have to pay out my...
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    liver function test

    A liver function test, is one of a standard range, of blood tests carried out, it is usually U&Es, LFT, Thyroid function, and Creatanine. The fact that it has come back, with a raised reading. does not necessarily mean, there is a problem, directly related, to the liver, it could be that, it is...
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    Blood Sugar Testing Questions

    This was a long debate that went on for ages last week, Apparently two hours, is the optimum time, for the digestion process. The majority of people test, from the start of the meals, because that is when the hormones, are released which encourage, salivation, and the flowing of, gastric juices...
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    testosterone testing???

    C reactive Protein is a blood test that tests for inflamation in the body. The test only gives a clue as to whether an inflamation is present but does not give any clue as yo where in the body the inflamation is. I am not sure about the effects of testosterone in diabetes, but it has a strong...
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    Debbiejane

    I have just had a quick look, (but you need to know the password you used) If you click on your profile at the top of the page, your profile appears on the left hand part of the screen, it shows password, click on this and it allows you to change your password, but you have to enter your current...
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    Coffee and Type 2 - effect on Glucose and Insulin

    I have decided to stop taking the satins, the side effects are crippling me, I don't know whether, I will live longer or shorter. I would rather live live a little shorter, and not having the devastating side effects that I have with statins. I love my coffee, and no matter what, I am going to...
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    Another recently diagnosed Type 2, here.

    Hi I am 54, I have been diagnosed, six weeks, as type 2, and am on a diet, plus taking Gliclazide I had my eyes tested, a week ago, as part of ,the routine retiopathy exam. The optician was amazed, for the first time, in fifty years ,my eyesight has improved, and so therefore, need weaker...
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    Ribena juice low sugar

    I am type 2 and I drink, the dilute to taste Ribena, but I make sure, it is the no added sugar, type, I have had no problems, with a raise in BG levels, from drinking this, but as you will read, on this forum, everyone is an individual, and reacts to different foods, an drinks, in differing...
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    Prescription test strips

    I answered this question, a couple of weeks ago. I was diagnosed type 2, six weeks ago. I was given a test meter, by the GP (They are given them free by the 100s from the manufacturers) I was also given, a repeat prescription, for 100 test strips per Month. My Sister in law, goes to a different...
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    Tee2 Blood Glucose Monitor

    I ordered last night, and today took delivery, of a TEE2, blood glucose meter, from Spirit Healthcare http://spirit-healthcare.co.uk/tee2/ I paid for the meter (£12.50) but, later found out, you can get the meter for free !!!. The test strips are £7.75 for fifty, if you fill in the VAT...
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    Obesity may be misunderstood, blood sugar study suggests

    A recent study has shown that the slow metabolism of blood sugar, may be a major cause of Obesity.................................... http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/wellbeing/blood-sugar-study-suggests-obesity-may-be-misunderstood-11364017517380
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    Type 1: Prescription fine

    I put in my exemption application form on Friday of last week, The exemption certificate, came on Wednesday, and yesterday I got a £31 refund, that I had overpaid, on my prepayment certificate. The West Midland Health Authority have, as far as I am concerned, been totally on the ball, and I...
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    Why did my doc prescribe 4 times as much medication as I needed?

    I was only diagnosed six weeks ago, but the doctor insisted, that I take Gliclazide, to bring my levels down quickly, part of the reasons being, I was already starting to show, physical symptoms. The other thing to point out, is that different people, tolerate and metabolize, the same dose of...
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    Does beer and Diet Coke increase glucose levels

    I always insist on diet coke, If for any reason I am not sure, I dip my little finger in it then do a BG test on it. If it is infact diet coke it will show a hypo reading. PS I always carry my BG meter with me due to driving regulations
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    Type 2 Sudden rise in BG

    It could possibly be an erroneous reading I had one wayout reading a couple of weeks ago Instead of the usual 5-9 reading I get, it suddenly read 21. I started to panic then realised I had been eating grapes and tested without washing my hands. Upon washing my hands the reading was 8. The...
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    shoes after amputation

    You could ask your doctor to refer you to the local, prosthetics department of the NHS, the shoes themselves appear to be measured and fitted by the local, chiropody and foot health clinics, as obviously they would need to be custom made, http://patient.info/support/solemates is an organisation...
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    Hi

    Hi and welcome to the forum