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    Should I Stop Taking Metformin ?

    I am so glad that the depletion of B12 with Metformin has been mentioned. This is very, very important for any vegetarian or vegan. It certainly hadn't been mentioned by my DN. There is a tiny mention in the current mefformin package leaflet, a possible very rare (1in 10,000) side effect. I...
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    Cold Feet

    Yes very good point, thanks.
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    Cold Feet

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    Cold Feet

    Thanks, good point. I have taken a multi vit and some general b and d, always a good plan for this time of year. Already much better overnight, and it is relatively mild.
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    Cold Feet

    Thanks for the quick response. I am 70 and a long term veggie and this is quite sudden. I did a quick look online an hour ago and managed to find my B12 supplements. Too early to come to a conclusion, but the B12 seems to be beneficial and maybe the answer. I did have my vitamin levels checked 4...
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    Cold Feet

    I am T2 , on metformin and losartan, and almost back to pre diabetic condition after 4 years. I seem to be developing very cold feet this winter, My recent visit to my D/N showed no concerns on foot nerves. I am going to add B12 and a hot water bottle. but was not expecting this complication...
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    I wish I had listened to the people in this forum...

    Stay off statins, research statins or join some of the facebook statin user groups. There are very strong food and pharmaceutical lobbies that are exploiting our health. My gp who put me on the regular Simvastatin dose told me they were "perfectly safe" when I complained that I struggled to walk...
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    LC and veggie for February, meal ideas please :)

    May I suggest you research what Quorn is. It was developed from waste mould that could be stretched to fake meat like textures by ICI and Rank Hovis McDougal, the trade mark brand has now been sold on many times since. As a veggie I stick to real food.
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    BBC1 Wales - Fat v Carbs with Jamie Owen

    This is now available on you tube