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  1. xyzzy

    Back after a few years

    Oh that's such very sad news. Fergus was a star who inspired everyone. You couldn't have had a nicer guy, he gave me loads of support and advice that meant a lot to me. I'm really sorry for your loss Janice.
  2. xyzzy

    Back after a few years

    Thought I'd give you peeps an update. I am now officially no longer Type 2 and am currently Type "God Knows" and waiting to do the range of c-peptide and GAD tests etc in the coming weeks. On 20g of carbs a day and BG's are pretty flat but stuck between 8 & 9. Told the doc I want to maximise...
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    Low Carbing and Physiological Insulin Resistance

    What an interesting thread! I'd think so long as your levels remain in safety it's not anything to worry about. I was always told your insulin response for a meal is based on the recent history of carb intake thus if you suddenly up carbs you'll get a few days of higher readings until your...
  4. xyzzy

    Back after a few years

    Hey just a quick update on how things are going. Just over a week into VLC and the BG's are now averaging at roughly 8 so a bit higher than I'd like but certainly down from the mid teens averages from last week. Apart from carbs I'm taking in green veg I've done around 5g / day for the last few...
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    Type 2 Trying

    I love it when people say that. Whoever invented that phrase (on this site at least) was an absolute bl**dy genius :)
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    Sainsbury's have got the message!

    Its their cheapo brand (haven't got any here at the mo). It's just called Chicken soup and comes in a yellowy beige can. Just look at the label on the back of the can to confirm.
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    Offended by official, mandatory training material...

    SNAP - Exactly what happened in my case 5 years ago. It makes me so angry that I religiously followed the 5-a-day type dietary recommendations and ate what was apparently a "healthy" diet then get blamed for being fat and lazy cos it gave me diabetes. The highest my BMI has ever been is slightly...
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    Sainsbury's have got the message!

    I find ALDI is far more low carb without them even realising it. I think it must be down to their suppliers. They do a great can of chicken soup - 2g in the whole can. They also do a range of full fat cheeses and yogurts and their veg is always far fresher than other supermarkets and best of all...
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    Sainsbury's have got the message!

    I wonder if they'll ever dare to have a high fat section :)
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    Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

    Why would I need to send evidence to NICE about DPP4's are already recommended by NICE in their latest guidelines? I have nothing against Januvia or any other diabetes medication in fact I would actively encourage the use of medications to anyone who either wants to or is not or is unable to...
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    Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

    Nope that's not entirely true. I agree there is no definitive evidence but there are many studies that link sulfonylureas to a significant increased risk of pancreatic cancer and a large study in 2013 found a 58% increase in all-cause mortality as opposed to those like me who just take Metformin...
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    Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

    So most guidelines around the world say you should try to be around 100 (5.5mmol) pre-meal and 140 (7.8mmol) or below 2 hours after eating. Your readings are worse than that but they're nowhere near "uncontrolled". Most T2's find cutting out sugar and cutting down on starchy foods (rice, pasta...
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    Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

    ... and of the ... and the half who did control their diabetes by losing weight, controlling their sugars etc. went on to live happily ever after and pretty much had normal lifespans.
  14. xyzzy

    HbA1c

    Well done!
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    Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

    Ok, so I've got me, brother, son, nephew, sis-in-law, bro-in-law, nieces-husband and had mother, grandfather and a few aunts who are now sadly deceased. We have the full deal, T1, T1.5 & T2 spread across us but everyone of us just get's on with life and deals with it in their own way. You make...
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    Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

    Agreed it's not one I'd consider either as like you say weight loss is the best long term aim.
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    Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

    Hey Douglas long time no speak etc. Last time I was posting you were on it. What was wrong with Januvia if you don't mind me asking.
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    Type 2 Can I take 2 x Metformin without the ok from my Doctor?

    Unless you shift loads of weight you could take as much Metformin you like but it won't make much difference if you have to eat rice and bread. The bottom line is unless you lose the weight you've pretty much got no choice but to take stronger meds on that kind of diet. You could try asking for...
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    Can you get fake readings meaning that you going on in your body

    Mate you have a lot of things going on some are recognisable and some not. You really need to get some specialist advice so get yourself to the docs and if you don't get anywhere ask to be referred to the local clinic.
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    Can you get fake readings meaning that you going on in your body

    Well currently I'm on 6 x 500 and was told that was the max.