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  1. Dave4jackie

    metformin, diarrhea , low carb diet

    I am on the slow release version Sukkarto SR, although better than before I still get terrible wind at both ends and then diarrhoea every few weeks where my metabolism speeds up and my tablets go straight through me so my blood glucose go up
  2. Dave4jackie

    Diabetic log tracker apps

    I have a 4sure smart duo blood glucose and Ketone monitor and was wondering the best app to use that will connect by bluetooth and store my readings for me. Thanks in advance.
  3. Dave4jackie

    Life insurance

    Hi I am type 2 diabetic and I also have gout I recently tried to renew my life insurance but have been refused cover because I have both conditions. Can anyone suggest a company that may insure me.
  4. Dave4jackie

    Life Insurance

    I have been turned down for life insurance by legal and general because I have type 2 diabetes and gout does anybody know why? They would have just charged me a premium but the gout makes me uninsurable it seems
  5. Dave4jackie

    Type 2 non insulin

    I just noticed that when I go into discussions on this app the only type 2 option is for insulin users so where do non insulin users go.
  6. Dave4jackie

    Which Bread?

    I have been a type 2 diabetic for over 12 years and had been having problems keeping my blood glucose under control lately. I learned about the low carb diet on here and have given up all bread, potatoes and pasta and restrict rice to a little whole grain only. The results are great I have more...
  7. Dave4jackie

    Milk

    Thanks I used to use unsweetened soya but wanted to check.
  8. Dave4jackie

    Milk

    Thank you for the advice. I will ask I only saw dietician because doctor sent me to her. I personally think their a waste of time for diabetics. But I asked because the doctor denied telling me to stop carbs when she asked him.
  9. Dave4jackie

    Milk

    Is it better to drink decaf coffee black or is soya ok for type 2. Also have been given conflicting advice doctor said cut out cards diabetic dietician says I need to eat carbs which is correct.