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    Low Carb Just "a Fad".

    This trainer? Did he once work in Weatherfield? Lol
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    Red Wine

    Tempranillo every time ;-)
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    I did it!

    Well done @Goonergal very inspirational.
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    Hello Polly

    Cold Turkey perhaps?
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    Type 2 : CHRISTMAS TREATS

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    Type 2 : CHRISTMAS TREATS

    Yes I saw that[emoji50]...so I'm going to get 25x 70pence packets from local shop!! [emoji16][emoji16]
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    Diabetes is the cause of obesity or obesity is the cause of diabetes

    Questions are always good, especially in forum like this one where we can try to educate each other. I personally see no "bad questions" in this forum. @hichamgsm, like me, is relatively new here and we have lots of questions!!! Internet research is part of the process of discovery, but asking...
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    Diabetes is the cause of obesity or obesity is the cause of diabetes

    Yep that what happened to me[emoji6]
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    Non-fasting cholesterol test?

    From one vial of blood My Hospital carry out these: test I was told that the difference results betwèen fasting and non fasting for cholesterol test is minimal.
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    Aspirin and withdrawing for it

    Did he let you have the test strips?
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    Aspirin and withdrawing for it

    None at all. I was glad to get rid of it. She seemed genuinely surprised I was still on it. The pharmacist in my practice is more clued up than doctors or DN
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    Non-fasting cholesterol test?

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    Aspirin and withdrawing for it

    I'd been taking 75mg for years. Recently the practice pharmacist asked me why I was taking it. I said the doctor prescribed it for me. She said I'll take it off the list. Says a lot doesn't it?[emoji6]
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    Non-fasting cholesterol test?

    Best of luck!. As I see it by having my information online where I can have access to them frees up the practice from having me pestering them for my results. Wow I checked again and I have details from 1978.
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    Non-fasting cholesterol test?

    This doesn't surprise me. I had a similar issue. First I was told by reception that it would cost me £50!! I spoke to the Practice manager and quoted the NHS guidelines. She then arranged for the details to be available at no cost. I did have to complete 2 forms and provide 2 forms of ID at the...
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    Non-fasting cholesterol test?

    This might help? http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/lifestylewellbeing/Yourinfoobtaininfo
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    Non-fasting cholesterol test?

    Sorry your profile said Coventry
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    Non-fasting cholesterol test?

    ...It should not cost you anything for this service. I can also book GP appointments and order repeat prescriptions
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    Non-fasting cholesterol test?

    One of your issues can be resolved by accessing your records online. I get me results via "Patients Access Take a look here: https://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/thenhs/records/healthrecords/Pages/what_to_do.aspx
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    GP ... forgot I am diabetic..

    I don't see a GP any more. I've been referred to the practice pharmacist.....we're on the same wavelength.[emoji6]