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    Bye Folkes.

    Hi folks . Just tried to post asking why whelk is allowed to remain a forum member when many others far more deserving are being banned. the post has gone / deleted / missing I can't believe the double standards . Sorry but goodbye all. All the best for the future
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    A rare breed - secondary Type2 diabetes..

    Hi Ben. I'm on both Metformin and gliclazide.both drugs work in totally different ways, and you may find that because of your reduced insulin production metformin will not work for you. Metformin in general works by reducing insulin resistance, stopping the liver producing glucose and slows the...
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    Metformin question

    hi Grace, My understanding is that metformin has two functions, it improves insulin sensitivty in your cells and slows down the bodies absorbtion of carbohydrate. Its this second action that causes the stomach upsets. I think some of the bio chemists on the forum will be able to explain the full...
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

    Hi It looks like this could be the only thread left by this time tommorrow. Who will win !!!!
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    1st Time meter testing advice....

    hi colin. The best advice I can give you is to start a diary and log down each meal, with carb, fat and protien content. Test before you eat and them one hour and two hours after finishing the meal, and write the results in your diary against that meal. You will find when you have the same meal...
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    Metformin question

    Hi I would suggest that you change your breakfast to lower carbs rather than taking you meds at night. The standard form of Metformin is fast acting and will be at its most effective a few hours after taking it. To take it before you go to bed will means that its working whilst you are fasting...
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    diabetic nurse

    Hi carlos. Your bm's seem to be very high for just an omelette or salad as a meal , both of which are low in carbs. Have you had a C-peptide or GAD test done. It would make sense for you to push your doctor for a quicker appointment. With the problems you are having with just light meals, two...
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    Metformin question

    Hi It might be worth trying to change how you take your tablets. If you are taking them before you eat, try taking them when you have just finished your meal, or even part way through. This simply change has helped many. I find that when I take my metformin, I have to keep the carb content of...
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    vegan

    Hi Izzi , I tried a vegan diet for about 6 months, it was in the early days of being diagnosed. I found it easy during the warmer months, but found it very difficult once the weather got colder and i wanted something like a nice hearty stew to eat. i low carb, and try to maintain around 20g of...
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    RAT FOUND IN HOSPITAL OPERATING THEATRE NOTTINGHAM

    Hi all. Based on the appauling attituded of the DSN at my last review, and the fact that I live in Nottingham. I think it must have been her they spotted.
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

    I'm still here !!!!
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

    nightshift signing in, must be in with a chance of winning to night
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    Somebody noticed

    I hope it does. Unfortunately the worse the news, the bigger the chance of someone taking notice. We can't forget the culture of Diabetes, I'm sure if you asked the majority of non diabetic they would still believe we inflict the condition upon ourselves. There has been a number of similar...
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    Somebody noticed

    Hi All, the book refered to by bellx15, whilst being very good at explaining the endocrine system and diabetes, it does fall short when it comes to diabetes management ideas, particularly with reqard to carb intake . Most of us on this forum are of the opinion the the high carb diet recommended...
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

    Something to raise a smile late at night, not me flyinmg http://www.youtube.com/EFwUMX5hLEM
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

    Don't you ever go to bed
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

    noooooo it must be meeeeeee
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

    so who wins now the lost one to hit the submit button or post. maybe patch has given up
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

    sounds ok to me. Does that mean that the last one to hit the submit button is the winner
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    I don't care WHAT happens...

    I think the last poster is the winner, but does this make me the last poster