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  1. Survivor53

    University Research Project - Opinions Needed

    Yep, most definitely, go for it...
  2. Survivor53

    the big C word

    I was diagnosed late 2013, similar to yourself, luckily it hadn't spread from outside the prostrate so I had the whole thing removed in April 2014, I didn't need any treatment after the surgery, having Da Vinci Robotic to cut it out. I was home walking around in 2 days and never been better, but...
  3. Survivor53

    Gliclazide and Januvia

    Thanks for both replies, I eat very well and healthily, reduced my carbs, so no longer eat potatoes, rice or pasta, biggest problem I have is that I work nights, and with a part time afternoon job, so sleep times are difficult and irregular, and I don't always feel like eating so when I do I...
  4. Survivor53

    Gliclazide and Januvia

    Hi All Been 18 years type 2, originally was on half a Gliclazide, put onto Gliclazide twice a day in 2014, then recently onto one Januvia only. Now put onto one Januvia and one Gliclazide daily, anybody on this split medication, side effects if any and did it work for you? Thanks Peter...
  5. Survivor53

    T2D Since 2000-HbA1c Sept 5.9% Off all Meds since July!

    That's absolutely fantastic, I've been type 2 for nearly 18 years and you have given me hope and inspiration, I'm over the moon for you...
  6. Survivor53

    Hi from orange county, ca USA

    Welcome to the forum, I too take Januvia (Sigaliptin), although been type 2 for nearly 18 years, this is a change of medication for me, so interested in what side effects you believe you are having?
  7. Survivor53

    diabetic nurse appointment

    Same thing more or less happened to me, saying I didn't need to test as I'm type 2 and I should concentrate on eating the split plate with heavy carbs as that's the way to balance my sugar levels to be healthy. I don't go at all to my Diabetic Nurse now, just to my Doctor, he does what she used...
  8. Survivor53

    stir fry sauces

    I don't use bought sauces but make my own using a little soy, splash of fish sauce, a small teaspoon of chilli paste mixed in water and a small dash of vinegar. Lovely and healthy...
  9. Survivor53

    Hi All

    Thanks for all your responses, I am very grateful. Unfortunately, nights are a permanent fixture for me at the moment so can't get out of them. Saying that, my BG is coming good, and averaging out around 6.5. Last night it was 6.8, 3 hours after a meal (21.00), and 6.5 at 2.30am. Difficult I...
  10. Survivor53

    Hi All

    Just thought that after lurking on this site as a visitor for eons it was time to join. I'm type 2 for the last 17 years and have been on Gliclazide 80mg twice a day and Simvastatin. Recently my BG has increased, not drastically, but my last check showed, 8.2 and my cholesterol 5.2. Primarily...