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    help for a relative

    Thank you jopar for your help. My father-in law is nearly 70 but is mentally aware of his condition, he has had 2/3 hypo`s and knows what to take to reduce the dangers. He only has one injection per day, as mentioned 2hrs after his evening meal, but this combined with his 5 way heart bypass 10...
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    help for a relative

    Thanks moonstone very much that will put my wifes mind at ease. Allan
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    help for a relative

    Thank you Hanadr for the helpfull advise, never thought about asking his doctor!! Nothing just 'as a mere T2' by the way, as you must know but because my wife and myself have had no experience of Type 1 that is why I asked for advise and experience from T1 members. Thank you anyway for your...
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    help for a relative

    I am type 2, medication (tablets), diet and exercise. My wife is visiting her father (Type 1) for a long time due to his wife being in hospital. My wife has never had to inject but is now happy to inject for her Father. He is injected 14ml, Lantus, Solostar at 8pm every evening 2 hours after...
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    Greek yogurt

    As I live in Greece there is an abundance of different types of yogurt. Cow milk yogurt sheep milk yogurt goat milk yogurt All different percentages but low Carb. Hanadr has her finger on the pulse...Lidl Greek Yogurt is sold here in Greece, full fat (10% ) only 4 grams carb per 100. Mix...
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    Thrush

    I must agree with the previous posts, thrush around the scrotum was a problem for me until my BG came down and was stabilised. I also had thrush in my mouth, small white pieces of yoghurt/chewing gum type substances in the left and right hand side at the back of my throat, this also disappeared...
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    hyperglycemia awareness

    Thanks for the reassurance lilibet, did manage a short walk even though feeling rough and managed to lower bg slowly. Still higher than I want this am but feeling a little better. Allan
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    hyperglycemia awareness

    Normal BG levels have been stable under 7 for the past two months. No change in Low carb diet, meds or exercise. Had my 2nd Cortisone injection yesterday and just now feel bad, light headedness, shaking hands and body, metalic taste in the mouth, dry mouth checked my BG, difficulty in drawing...
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    Cortizone Injections and insulin

    After a sugar free and zero carb supper last night my fasting BG this morning was 8.2, not great but at least coming down. Allan
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    Cortizone Injections and insulin

    Today I had a cortisone injection for tendonitis in my shoulder. My surgeon stated that because I am type 2 and the injection is in the muscle then no need to worry about increased BG. My normal levels over the past month have been between 5 and 7 even after meals. Today had my normal low carb...
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    THREE WORD STORY GAME 2

    exactly as it
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    THREE WORD STORY GAME 2

    not really there
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    THREE WORD STORY GAME 2

    all the colours
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    THREE WORD STORY GAME 2

    made from mascaponi
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    THREE WORD STORY GAME 2

    over till the
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    Migraine any ideas

    I have exactly the same symptoms, like a pulsating star, not exactly in full vision but just off center. Sometimes feel nausea and sometimes follows a headache. For me, my cure is wearing a pair of sunglasses for half an hour and it then goes. Went to my opthalmist last week to check for...
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    WORD ASSOCIATION GAME 2

    valor
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    Diabetics and insulin

    Hi Mazza, I have been a steady/heavy drinker for 40 years untill I relised the damage it was doing to my health/relationships. Unlike cugila I went cold turkey. I have not had an alcoholic drink now for 130 days ( not that I am counting) Side effects, shakes, headaches, pains in liver and...
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    WORD ASSOCIATION GAME 2

    exercises
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    WORD ASSOCIATION GAME 2

    width