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    UNDISCLOSED DIABETES T2 & A DRIVING JOB

    Hi all, I have been offered the opportunity to work for a company which specialises in the gift industry. Although I will be self-employed, the job involves visiting work places showing gifts and leaving them there, coming back to fulfil orders. I have never disclosed my diabetes, and don't...
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    I WANT CHOCOLATE ONLY..IT'S A CRAVING.

    I would appreciate some advice please. As the title suggests, I have in recent weeks developed a craving for chocolate only. Not just any chocolate, but special caramel types. I want this in place of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In fact, this is does constitute my daily diet. I don't eat...
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    22 down to 14 and not feeling well?

    I usually have high blood sugars, always in the early twenties, but this evening felt weak: my legs wobbly and head feeling fuzzy :crazy: So I took a reading and found that it was down to 14! This is low for me, and this was a reading after I had a pasta meal.. Anyone any advice? Really...
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    Metformin not working for me & no alternative!

    Any advice? :?: Tried metformin - became very tired like before and appeared to start episodes of regular dizziness...told doctor so put on Metformin slow release...no changes to above :( So off that now..but nothing given..blood sugars still reading between 21 mmol and tonight 27 mmol...
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    Erratic blood sugar levels!

    Hi, Although as some of you who have read my recent thread in the T2 will know, I am having difficulty in accepting I am diabetic :?: :?: However, I do check my BS several times in the day (I am getting bored of this though). I do find my readings are very erratic and I wonder if anyone...
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    Denial or natural reaction?

    Hi all, My plea is to those members who are both sympathetic & knowledgeable :D Yeah, ok I know you all are! :lol: But seriously folks..please I really need advice or help or whatever.. I was diagnosed T2 in september last year with a HbA1 of 13.2. Was put on metformin and led to...
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    Depression and Denial...Newbie.

    Hello, I am a newbie to this site. I must say how nice and friendly everyone is! I am 40 years old and was diagnosed with T2 a few months ago. However, I do suffer with a mental illness which also affects my self esteem and self worth. I also have a lot of personal problems including social...
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