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  1. witchfire

    Diabetics and diarrhoea

    Hi thanks for reply ,I am on metformin only 1000 mgs a day but have been okay till now ,doc thinks viral but I had two separate bouts , any solutions on stopping diarrhoea or slowing it as after can feel really ill .both times sent home from work on one I was like the exorcism both ends lol
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    Diabetics and diarrhoea

    Hi all ,just had couple bouts bad diarrhoea ,I am on metformin and lisiniprol plus others .went to doctor as felt really ill ,he said metformin and lisinprol excellent for treatment but when you get dehydrated the tablets become dangerous .so if suffering stop tablets till clear .my levels have...
  3. witchfire

    weightloss and when will it stabilize

    yes type2 and yes i test and seem to be on track
  4. witchfire

    weightloss and when will it stabilize

    Hi everyone , A question hopefully some will be able to answer , 1 was 13 1/2 stone before type 2 diagnosed i am now just under 12 stone ,this had a demoralising effect as i had to completely change wardrobe and buy smaller and could lose even more ,yes yes i know people...
  5. witchfire

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Hi 5.3 Happy seems to be settling ,now watch lol
  6. witchfire

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    4.9 very pleased plus my daughter has investigated some recipes posted on this site and made me a cake and it was gorgeous so thank you people for posting recipes .
  7. witchfire

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Morning everyone 6.3 this morning at 0600 just before work .
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    5.3 before work looking good hope it stays ok lol
  9. witchfire

    Foot/Heel Pain

    Hi yes its only a foam pad and it fits in shoe but it stays on nearly 2 weeks very comfortable ,they shave the hard skin off ,sounds bad but actually very relaxing as they do it .
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    Foot/Heel Pain

    Hi , i had a foot ulcer start on bottom of foot ,i was put uner the care of a Podiatrist who took all the hard skin off the bottom of my feet and padded them up .i go every 2 weeks at moment but soon will stretch out i was advised to use heel balm which helps quite a bit . my feet are prone to...
  11. witchfire

    Sugar free treats yummy

    I thank you all for your replies ,and will try the slow cooker cake sounds good any other recipes send my way please .as a newbie coping with this its a learning curve and all advice taken . with that happy spring equinox to you all .
  12. witchfire

    Sugar free treats yummy

    i totally agree but in this dark world of diabetes i thought a little glimmer of light could brighten up some peoples day yep be very careful but even the thought that a small slice (very small lol ) of cakeeee makes me smile lol ..
  13. witchfire

    Sugar free treats yummy

    Hi everyone a happy smile to you all , Just putting something in the air about treats ( yes we do miss them even if we have them occasionally ,,,) i recently found a company http://www.sugarlesstreats.co.uk/ started by a diabetic lady...
  14. witchfire

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Yahoo 5.3 my best yet ,thats before brekky ect
  15. witchfire

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Hi ,did mine on getting ready for work 6.3 happy with that goes up later after lunch then down was 18 at on point so im happy its between 6 and 9 recently ,think i got food and exercise on a happy par . Now i said that i expect it will jump just to prove me wrong lol.
  16. witchfire

    Working different shifts and on call

    Hi every one . recently diagnosed type 2 , had eyes checked retinpathy on eyes ,feet checked ulcer on bottom foot all being addressed staff wonderful ,i am on various tablets for blood pressure plus statins and metaformin .i had 2 hypos at start now diet well in order , my...
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    Recently diagnosed T2

    Hi i was recently diagnosed type 2 but also on other medication for blood pressure ect .Coping ok i think was a shock at first but this site was recommended and all my questions i needed answering were on here ( Hooray ) . I am managing with taking measurements ect and food i have totally...
  18. witchfire

    Newly Diagnosed type 2

    Hi ,i am recently diagnose too was 19 then i cut all actual sugars and check all foods for sugar content (suprising how they are ) i have had some amazing meals all natural ingredients down to 6.3 spikes now and again but persevering . It will improve and look at forum posts everybody here so...