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    Reactive Hypoglycaemia

    PS How refreshing to qualify as a 'newbie' after only 67 years unpaid voluntary work in support of the NHS, Forces and disability charities.
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    Reactive Hypoglycaemia

    Greetings to nosher. I am keenly interestd to know the extent of skin irritation and lower effectiveness with ceftain generic brands of Gliclazide. .Also 500 mg Metformin. Unfofrtunately this system tells me I am not entitled to read your blog. Sorry. Regards Positivo.
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    Gliclazide Does quality and effectiveness vary with brand names'?

    I do not want to 'slant' the question so will say I have considerable interest in other patients' experience with generic brands.
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    Barley kernals could reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, Swedish researchers claim

    I can vouch for a few months total avoidance of wheat in all forms. Wish all the best of British luck finding barley bread. may need to bake yourselves. But it does do what the study suggests. In my case results distorted by a course of steroid for eye problem, THAT pushed those...
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    Did anyone watch Jonathan Ross show

    All I can suggest is that people look up the real true meaning of 'Inferiority Complex' and its manifestations, and they will more clearly understand the actions and 'personalities' of most of the rather obnoxious, often foul mouthed 'comedians' and presenters that lumber our media.
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    my 10 year story

    Dear Dana Heath, As a professional writer since 1952 I applaud ther post which says you should be writing - if you want to do so. I add two bits of experience 1. There is no 'correct'' way to write; there is only YOUR way. Only you have seen the world and events as you do. 2. Hold...
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    How can I use coconut oil

    Interesting and new to me. I have not come across coconut oil as a recommended item, but coconut WAT£R has been a different thing. Could I suggest that people interested in the benefits research both items on the net? Greetings to the gentleman advocating 'salt cod and ackee' How...
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    weight loss

    I am about four stones lighter than when diagnosed, and about three of those stones have been shed in the past thirteen months. Pretty sure bet seems to have been have been a totally wheat free diet regime. (Book reference Wheat Belly) Wheat free ain't easy - it is used in all kind of...
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    Skin Problems, Itching

    I never had any kind of skin problems, and my skin is REALLY old. That is until my Hba1c went below 50 on two successive blood tests I agreed to try a new approach 3 x 500mg Metformin slow release to see if the results could be maintained. I came off it after I began, as Elvis said...
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    Statins - Your experiences please :)

    Can anyone tell me why attempted posting is so often wiped out by a pop up asking me to get involved with Twitter and Facebook. I will say frankly that as a long time professional writer I regard both as places for morons to insult one another. e None of my professional associates want...
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    Retinopathy appts

    I hope this helps: I was told some years ago by a Guide Dogs Association bloke that I would probably lose my sight. It turned out that he was selling me a pup (Sorry). When Accident and Emergency referred me to their Ophthalmology Department for a sore eye, the first of two superb...
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    All Hail the great GPs

    Positivo responds. I had no idea of the scope of Diabetes UK; glad you are there. Things can and do go wrong, but in my experience it is seldom with the real front line NHS staff. I do not waste much time listening to phone in stations, but I am astounded at the vicious attacks and...
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    All Hail the great GPs

    Positivo responds: I did not know what I was starting, as the peanut farmer said to the monkey. I could not be more aware of just how blessed, not merely lucky, I am with why GP practice people at every level. The contrast I might make with the NHS and my experience when living in Canada many...
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    All Hail the great GPs

    I was recently part of a check on my GPs. The people conducting this phoned me to say that I had ticked every category as 10 and asked me why. I said 'Because there was no 11'. On the same principle as Dolly Parton why do you wear size eight heels Because they don't make a nine...