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    Meds change... Wegovy experience.

    Hi, following my last post Ive had a chat with the GP, he said that Mounjaro wasn't available on the NHS for diabetics, which I'm sure isn't true, he did however prescribe Ozempic, chemist has called to say its out of stock and is changing it to Wegovy which is the same drug. Debating wether to...
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    Revising Meds

    Thank you, It was more is there known issues with the 3 medications, or if anyone else is on the same regime. Desperate for some weightloss assistance but not sure what could be introduced or recommended and often you guys know more than the GP ! Thanks
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    Revising Meds

    Evening, I am currently on 200mg Metformin and Dapagliflozi my bloods are starting to increase and weightloss has ground to a halt and really struggling. I was thinking of asking the GP to start me on Rybelsus? Is that possible Combined with the meds im on or is there a better combination of...
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    Long Term Trulicity Effects

    Thank you I'm already on Metformin, have asked GP for full drug review See what she suggests
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    Long Term Trulicity Effects

    Afternoon all, I've been on 1.5mg Trulicity for several years now once a week, but I've recently noticed a pattern that within 12 hrs of injecting, I have nausea & vomiting, really bad put of the stomach hang over type vomiting [emoji1785] Is it common to develop side effects after so long on...
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    Newcastle diet Magic 800 cals

    I'm feeling fine, thank you. Not hungry at all, U have a set if those scales that measure body fat and that's going down. Energy is much the same as usual, so hoping when a few more llbs off I'll feel a bit more energetic, but I have a hectic life. That's a great loss. [emoji106]
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    Newcastle diet Magic 800 cals

    Thanks Roggg, I'll stick to it a bit more rigidly now. Thanks for the explanation, I can understand that.
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    Newcastle diet Magic 800 cals

    Hi, Lost 6lb in the first week, 2lb second 3lb this week,. Haven't measured yet.. I'm doing soups & shakes supplemented with some low carb veg. Feel absolutely fine,
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    Newcastle diet Magic 800 cals

    I do, a more normalised low carb diet
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    Newcastle diet Magic 800 cals

    Hi, I've been following the Newcastle diet for 3 weeks, really happy with progress so far. But been wondering... Is is the Magic 800 cals that potentially reverses type 2 or the fact that you lose weight? Sometimes I've pipped over the 800 with a ni carb snack, boiled egg or ham but still...
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    Hairy Bikers New Cook Book

    Thanks everyone I'll give some of these a go, Im not very good at going it alone, I like a plan to follow...
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    Hairy Bikers New Cook Book

    Hi Really need to kick start my eating ways. Has anyone had a look at this book? Is it worth it? If not can you recommend something else, needs to be family friendly [emoji16] Thank you x
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    Clinical Drug Trials? Would you/Have you?

    Sorry wrong bit on end of link.
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    Clinical Drug Trials? Would you/Have you?

    www.improvingtreatments.co.uk/diabetes-trial
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    Clinical Drug Trials? Would you/Have you?

    Does anyone know anything about this trial ? http://www.improvingtreatments.co.uk/copd-trial They said it's a stage 3 drug trial for a once a week drug that will assist with weight loss and bring down sugar levels ? It's not paid, ? Your thoughts? Thanks MrsD
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    How important are fasting readings ?

    Hi all, Just had my diabetes review my last HbA1c Nov 15 was 55 (7.2) and i'm now 45 (6.3) Cholesterol is 4.1 so pleased with that. I have decided against inslutard and continue with my diet and metformin twice a day and review in 3 month. Ive been low carbing for 6 weeks and lost 15lbs, still...
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    How important are fasting readings ?

    Morning I don't seem to be able to bring down my overnight fasting levels. I can go to bed on a 5.9 and wake up on an 8.4. My overall control is good h1 was 6.4 I expect it to be lower as have been stricterror with my diet. 1 am on 2g metformin. Discussed using inslutard overnight with the...
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    Meal Plan for Blood SUgar Diet

    Thank you
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    Meal Plan for Blood SUgar Diet

    I'd like to try this. Does anyone have a meal plan they would share? Im on a budget! Type 2 Controlled by Metformin and Inslutard Very overweight... Many thanks
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    METFORMIN QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

    Help with meds please Hi, I could use some help, Since I started low carb dieting my bg levels have come right down they generally they look like this. 6-7 fasting 7.5 post breakfast then they level out around 4.1 - 4.5, I'm on 4 x 500 glucopharge (SR metfromin) 2 am 2pm Do you think its...
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