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  1. Kirktown

    Glucophage and hair loss.

    Hello, I just watched a TV programme featuring a woman who had severe facial hair growth. Part of her treatment plan was to be prescribed Glucophage. Was I hearing things or could this be the same drug I take for Type TC3 diabetes? I have noticed my own hair has thinned considerably of late but...
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    Drastically reduced medication

    Hello, I started a Low Carb diet two weeks ago and so far I have lost 5 lbs. I put on 2.5 stone since I started injecting insulin and am keen to get rid of it. I have secondary T3C diabetes and take Metformin 750 mg twice a day, Aphidra after meals and Lantus at night. My question is this...
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    Hypo With A Normal Blood Sugar Reading?

    Hello, I was only diagnosed insulin dependant 2 weeks ago. So far I have had 3 hypos but the weird thing is that my blood sugars have been around 4.8 each time. I thought this is what I am aiming for? They were definitely Hypos - I was shaking, nauseous with a cold sweat and dizzy.
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    Menopause And Insulin Dependant Diabetes

    Hello, I am newly diagnosed with what they call 'secondary' diabetes due to complications with pancreatitis, Basically it's the same treatment as type 1, with insulin injections 4 times a day, blood sugar monitoring and careful diet. So far I have been on the insulin regime for a week and am...