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Be careful as you will lose weight but if you have diabetes retinopathy, it might make it worse.

I had this in my feet and while waiting for my Hba1c to get under control, I would vape hemp CBD (totally legal) and not going to lie, it helped. It took 2 weeks to take effect but after that my Hba1c got better and it disappeared.

Just found out on Twitter that my insulins will stopped in May as they will no longer be manufactured!! Not sure what they will now put me on!

You need diawipes little packets of wipes that you can carry in your case or purse. Absolutely recommend.

Metformin reduces your weight and is actually given to women with PCOS to help reduce their testosterone/insulin sensitivity and to help reduce body weight. I think T1D see Metformin as a type 2 drug and are like “No, that’s not for us, its for them” The benefits of Metformin as a...

Humalin I-Ling acting and Humalin S-Rapid acting

O it slows down your digestion so please get some laxative but it will take a good 6weeks to three months to settle in your system but the results are worth it.

Hi Yes, you’re right and this is why it’s the first drug of choice for women with PCOS. Maybe worth speaking to your doctor about it.

Why would she say that? Did you ask?? Metformin is known to prevent cardiovascular issues associated with ALL types of diabetes. Even a small 500mg daily dose.

The guidelines of Nice has now been rectified. T2D on insulin are now under NHS guidelines entitled to a FSL prescription.

The best thing to do is to go to Specsavers and pay £10 extra for the back of eye scan. Do this six months after your diabetic eye screening. This will ensure that your eyes are being checked every six months.

Hi Does anyone know how many hours, there needs to be between long acting insulin and fast acting insulin? Thanks NC

Apologies Auto correct and dyslexia.Ozempic has been known to cause issues with diabetic eyes. Ozempic has never been clinical tested on pregnant women so it can not be presumed safe.

NO NO NO! Please do not do that! 0.25 is what is known as a therapeutic dose. After it’s been processed by your liver, there is very little left to be of any benefit to your body.

OMG!!! I am injecting my Humalin like it’s water and it’s doing NOTHING for me. I’ll speak to DSN about trying another version of insulin.

Hi Just to let you know that I was successful today with getting a prescription for the Freestyle Libre. As some of you may know, the NICE guidelines have changed to insist that Type 2 on insulin should be prescribed FSL. I brought it up with the doctor and she said yes straight away. Please...

Hi not at all. The 0.25 is what is known as a therapeutic dose. It doesn’t have any health benefits but I would suggest some nausea and diarrhoea medication and possibly some gaviscon. Good luck.

Hi I’ve just come off Ozempic and I have to talk about what a wonder drug it is. I started off on the 0.25mg dose and was expecting Metformin symptoms like nausea and Diarrhoea but I was extremely lucky that I only got a slight nausea. I did on some days get heartburn but a little bit of...

Hello. Please see your doctor for a condition Hidradenitis suppurativa.