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  1. Swanny57

    Carb counting apps

    Can anyone recommend a good app for tracking my food and carb allowances ? Also what is the amount of carbs I should be having daily . [emoji848]thanks
  2. Swanny57

    First time keto

    Thanks everyone for the advice and I will let you know how I get on [emoji106]
  3. Swanny57

    First time keto

    Hi folks been T2 for 7 years tried all weight loss programmes but starting low carb tomorrow any good tips as seems to good to be true [emoji6]
  4. Swanny57

    Empagliflozin

    Hi I am on it too and I am always so thirsty and very constipated which makes me feel very bloated but numbers are better [emoji4]
  5. Swanny57

    Type 2 Feeling Awful

    Thanks for the replies, I am going to phone my gp tomorrow and also be more vigilant checking my blood sugars also when feeling better been reading about a low carb diet see if that helps love the forum it's so helpful
  6. Swanny57

    Type 2 Feeling Awful

    Hi folks I have been taking Jardiance for a while now and just before Christmas put on insulin lantus , said I would feel much better and would help but feel ****, really tired , anxiety issues, sleep problems and severe depression in fact feel worse than have been in ages. Is this all linked do...
  7. Swanny57

    I am spitting feathers today...FURTHER UPDATE

    I will need to check with my gp as I am having problems with my diabetes too and am on this med as well, need to check it out
  8. Swanny57

    Insulin for type 2 diabetics

    I have started on my insulin just before Christmas, going well on a low dose in the evening but my levels have dropped so much already hoping will improve more.
  9. Swanny57

    Insulin for type 2 diabetics

    I am struggling with losing weight but I really want to get my head into gear and do something about it, just a bit worried about the insulin and the effect it will have
  10. Swanny57

    Insulin for type 2 diabetics

    Hi I have been feeling very unwell after starting sitagliptin, and also other diabetes meds, went to see nurse and said I am going to start on insulin and it is scaring me just seems drastic, but my levels are so bad I need to try it I think. Will I get side effects? Help
  11. Swanny57

    Make a sentence from five letters :D

    Never eat sausages till Sunday Table Sent from my iPad using DCUK Forum mobile app
  12. Swanny57

    A to Z of FILM STARS.

    Robert Downey jar Sent from my iPad using DCUK Forum mobile app
  13. Swanny57

    New medication forxiga

    Just started new meds but it's not getting good reviews now worried about side effects help need advice
  14. Swanny57

    Blood glucose testing

    Thanks will look at costs of buying my own
  15. Swanny57

    Blood glucose testing

    Saw nurse and she changef my meds but wouldn't let me keep the monitor said its not policy! !!!
  16. Swanny57

    Blood glucose testing

    I am type 2 diabetic, been on metformin but levels way to high, was given meter to check levels and go back to see nurse tomorrow think will change meds. Do you feel it's a benefit to check your levels a lot? Not sure whether to ask if I can keep meter[emoji848]
  17. Swanny57

    Best low carb info book please?

    Thanks loving these forums so helpful [emoji106]
  18. Swanny57

    Best low carb info book please?

    Trying to get carb content of various foods thanks
  19. Swanny57

    Best low carb info book please?

    Trying to get as much info as possible any recommendations please[emoji848]
  20. Swanny57

    I know nothing (yet)

    Hi new to this too welcome