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    Ozempic or SGLT2

    I've been on Ozempic for a while but it gives me terrible constipation and makes me so very tired that I have stopped taking it. I've explained all to my DN so she has suggested I try SGLT2 tablet to take alongside Metformin. I've read up on Dr Google about side effects but just wondered if...
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    When to test with Keto Strips

    I've been on a Keto diet plan for a week now, all seems to be going well so far apart from tiredness and a little bit of lightheadedness which goes away as soon as I eat something, my blood first thing is 6.9 which is good for me so heading in the right direction. I've purchased some Keto...
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    Cramps with LCHF

    Hi, I've just started the Keto diet which seems to really suit me but my big problem is muscle cramps. I've always been prone to cramp but now it is more regular. I'm on 125mcg of Levothyroxine per day which I take first thing in the morning followed by 5mg of Folic Acid for Foliate Anemia...
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    Levothyroxine And Diabetes

    Good morning, Does anyone else take Levothyroxin and Glucophage SR and if so how does it affect you? My thyroid has not been right for a long time but I'm wondering how much pressure I can put on my GP to sort it out, he tells me I'm within normal range. I've been on thyroxine since 1986...
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    When To Eat

    Hi all, I was diagnosed T2 at the end of January 2018 and, as seems to be the case, was sent away from my surgery with a factsheet about NHS approved sensible eating and enough tablets to fall an elephant! Then I joined this community and learned stacks of info, got into self-testing and am...
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    Always Thirsty

    Good afternoon, Recently diagnosed and spending a lot of time trying to get to grips with diabetes, food and medication I am having a problem with thirst. I'm taking 1 x 500 GlucophageSR with my evening meal. I've also joined Slimming World to try to loose weight and walking 3 miles a day 5...
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    Newly Diagnosed

    Hi there, I was diagnosed T2 at the end of January this year and given a prescription for Metformin, 500gm in the morning for the first week increasing by 500gm in the second week increasing by 500gm the third week and to the maximum of 2000gm by week 4. I managed week one with no problems but...
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