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    How soon does Sitagliptin work?

    First took about two weeks for the medications to start getting in balance. Sitagliptin was a lifesaver for me, bout 2 years ago, I got really ill, largely due to the heating system at work causing massive dehydration, my diabetes control deteriorated and it seemed my pancreatic function was...
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    still not losing any weight

    Couple of things from my own experience here. High glycaemic diet is not so much a diet to lose weight as a diet to control diabetes and slow release of energy. Eating eggs and meat even in small quantities for me is a big no no. Eating brown rice, is good for some and bad for others...
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    Doctors letter rip off

    Well not quite the same thing, but while in Cleethorpes I had to pay £15 for my GP to stamp and sign my lighter life diet form. You would think going on a low calories diet, would be eagerly encouraged by GP...
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    metformin and agression?

    Firstly I am type 2 diabetic. 1. 13 is high but not really bad if you have just eaten. Ideally the range you should be looking for is somewhere between 5.4 and 6.3 (some ppl say 6.6), that is before eating and an hour or two after eating, It can be useful to do readings directly after eating...
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    metformin and agression?

    Diagnosed diabetic 5 years ago, now on 4 metaformin, 4 glycozide and 1 sitagliptin. Never had an issue with rage from metaformin, however I have noticed when my blood sugar levels are high I am more susceptible to irritation, possible anger at inconsiderate ppl :).