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    injecting into stretch marks

    Was also told the same - not to inject into stretch marks. I restrict to basically the area between my belly button up to my boobs - sort of midriff I guess.
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    Type 2 Insulin Treatment

    @DCUKMod - thanks for the considered response. I agree that no doubt starting on insulin was to get the blood sugars down quickly prior to the surgery in April 2017 - just wish that afterwards with the quick recovery I had, combined with the amount of walking and physio exercise I was doing...
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    Type 2 Insulin Treatment

    Interesting comment - should I be concerned, do you think?? As per my signature, I was diagnosed as Type 2 in Nov 2016 with no symptoms at all - high blood sugar readings were discovered during routine testing prior to double knee replacement surgery. I had 4 weeks on increasing levels of...
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    Transition to Insulin

    Hi Colin - good luck with it all. As per my signature I was put onto insulin within 4 weeks of diagnosis as Metformin alone did not bring down levels sufficiently - have to say though that unlike many people I had absolutely no symptoms prior to diagnosis (discovered during pre surgery blood...
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    Type 2 Weight gain

    Very interesting piece of info from a new endo I saw on Thursday - " of course insulin will increase your weight - for every 2 percentage points you reduce your HbA1C level you can expect to put on 2 kgs" Went to see her as I'm concerned about weight gain - steady 75kgs for months before...
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    When did Insulin therapy become common practice?

    I appreciate that before the NHS was established, payment for medical treatment was involved - but interestingly this wasn't a dirt poor family - dad had a reasonably responsible white collar job and by 1939 (according to the Register) was also a Special Constable - so not convinced that money...
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    When did Insulin therapy become common practice?

    My ex mother in law (92 - still in her own home and ...gulp... still driving!!) lost a sister to diabetes in 1935 at the age of 14 in England - so obviously took a while for it to be generally available over there too. Interesting question @fletchweb
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    Metformin slow release

    Good luck with it.............
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    High temperature affects on blood sugar levels

    Bonjour @george21744 - ca va??? I am very envious.......to answer your heading - I haven't found high summer temps here in Australia make any difference to my readings - though maybe I'm more used to them than perhaps you and your wife are. Was in Bali at Christmas high temps and very high...
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    Metformin slow release

    There seem to be varying opinions - right from the beginning I was told to take it at night - no mention of with food. I take 2 x 1000mg tablets just before bed and it seems to work for me - never had any stomach issues at all. I have been told by posters on here that it's not the correct way to...
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    Lotatoes - new low carb potatoes in New Zealand

    Thanks - I've seen the Coles ones - that's where I buy my Helgas's Lower Carb bread. Will see how they are.....
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    Lotatoes - new low carb potatoes in New Zealand

    Seen something similar in Australia - wondered if anyone had tried them - um - good to know they store well too @Tipetoo !! Will have to give them a go - miss spuds.........
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    What is considered a high dosage of Insulin?

    Hi @JohnEGreen - May depend on what type of insulin he's taking - I'm using Novomix 30, which is a mixed - 30% quick acting, 70% long acting combo. I inject twice a day, before breakfast 22 units and before dinner 16 and also take Metformin XR before bed. This dosage happily gives me readings...
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    Tip Top Thins in Australia

    Hi @Tipetoo I know that both products and prices can vary tremendously from state to state here - I'd say definitely shop around - there are also several different 'flavours' - including I think one with soy and linseed. Coles here have it as "an everyday low price" item - so hope it stays that...
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    Tip Top Thins in Australia

    Talking Australia again - I haven't seen those thins - but I have started using the Helga's Lower Carb bread. I love the wholemeal and seed variety which are 19g of carbs per serving (2 slices). I realise this will be WAAAAAY too high for the ultra low carbers, but it suits me to be able to have...
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    Supplements, for those with an open mind.

    Thanks for that @Bluetit1802 - I'm taking twice that dose - pretty desperate I guess - a large area of my calves are completely numb to the touch and feel as though they are really badly sunburnt. I also have waves of pins and needles/electric shock type pains at various - not consistent -...
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    Supplements, for those with an open mind.

    Hi @Bluetit1802 - can I please ask how long it took before noticing the neuropathy improvement?? I've only been taking the Alpha Lipoic Acid for a week now - my neuropathy isn't diabetic related either - rather apparently the result of nerve damage from tourniquet useage during my double knee...
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    Type 2 Lipoic Acid

    Interested in how people get on with this - have some on order - knew about it anyway but confirmed to me as worth a try for neuropathy pain by a specialist Pain Doctor for nerve pain in my lower legs following my double knee replacement. Have had it confirmed that it is not diabetes related...
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    AUSTRALIA - Alpha Lipoic Acid

    Thanks for that - looks good. @Johnjoe13 and @Kristin251 - ha ha - I've had so many drugs pumped into me since my double knee replacement, that I've just about forgotten what normal unadulterated pee smells like!!!! This is something else to look out for I guess. I was quite impressed that...
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    AUSTRALIA - Alpha Lipoic Acid

    Thanks for clarifying @Kristin251 and of course valid points @Johnjoe13 - I'll keep on with the research and source some from the varied suggestions. Have an appointment with a Doctor specialising in "Pain Medicine" tomorrow afternoon so will also listen to his thoughts - I know my GP said that...