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    METFORMIN QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

    Re: Metformin : How long before side effects start ? For me side effectcs kicked in on the second dy with a gut like a volcano on one tablet per day . I had been warned to expect it was no shock. It calmed down at the end of a week then when I went onto two tablets per day, one night and...
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    About meters

    , almost 72 years old, diagnosed 5 weeks ago now and have studied almost every column I think and now no longer nearly so confused about it, but still dissapointed to realize that this REALY is going to be part of my life. My question is, do we HAVE to meter, does everybody need to or have...
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    Coconut fat to treat Diabetes?

    Coconut Conections on line for the very best virgin oil. I have used it for years prior to diag nosis and read all the books they offer Morrisons do have it now too and I think it is slightly cheaper than it was My chlolestral always tests normal I use all fats in moderation of course
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    Hello from another newbie from Surrey

    Hi there fellow sufferer. Misery isnt it? You and I seem to be in the same boat with the bereavement bit, not noticing thet we too were getting ill. I am 12 years older than you but still devatsed to be told I have this, reading the forum is such a help as I dont feel so alone in it now. I have...
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    A diabetic christmas.

    all your postings have cheered me up no end, thanks floss
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    Hi another newbie

    Hi. I am Flossie. aged 72 and pretty overweight. had all the symptons for type 2 but overlooked them, esp. the fatigue as I had been putting it all down to bereavement. Should have picked up on that and the thirst if nothing else. Locum doctor saw me with Kidney infection and ordered a blood...