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  1. Locana

    Metformin and diet changes

    That is brilliant! Well done. I’m gonna keep going with the low carb and have had no issues with the metformin (apart from the loo TMI) so here’s hoping to lower BS and the great weight loss. Thanks!
  2. Locana

    Metformin and diet changes

    Thanks so much for your help! I’ll keep doing what I’m doing..
  3. Locana

    Metformin and diet changes

    Thanks for That! The leaflet doesn’t say as far as I know. I thought maybe I wouldn’t guess yet, but ask here first. :-\
  4. Locana

    Metformin and diet changes

    I read a few posts under the Diabetes Medication and drugs section, then the Metformin bit. Some say they have read the leaflet that comes with the medication, and it says if you are doing a vlcd under 1000, then don’t use. I don’t read those leaflets as I suffer from anxiety and will think...
  5. Locana

    Metformin and diet changes

    Hi, So I’ve been on metformin now for a few weeks and have cut carbs significantly. Lost a stone! Anyway, I’ve just been on the medication part of the forum and a few posts have suggested that you cannot take metformin if you have less than a thousand calories a day. The thing is I’ve not...
  6. Locana

    Coffee

    That’s brilliant! Well done
  7. Locana

    Coffee

    Lol, it just tastes too good to be true!
  8. Locana

    Coffee

    Lol, I was thinking of the fat content!
  9. Locana

    Coffee

    Thanks! I actually hate cream, but in my coffee it’s so good! Who knew! Thanks so much :0) Just googled bulletproof coffee. That sounds like a meal! That must be gorgeous...
  10. Locana

    Coffee

    Hi, Sorry for the questions! Still trying to get to grips with changing my lifestyle lol. My BS before breakfast was 5.3 and two hours later it was 4.8 so must be doing something right. Thanks to all you guys! Anyways, I’ve discovered coffee and cream! Can I drink two cups a day or is it a...
  11. Locana

    Few more questions...

    Thanks, Will the ingredients tell you it’s vegetable oil?
  12. Locana

    Few more questions...

    Hi, Still trying to get my head around things... Currently on one metformin. Can I take that anytime of the day with food? Or does it have to be breakfast? Will soon be up to two. Can I take them both at once or does there have to be a space in between? Also, been eating low carb and...
  13. Locana

    Just diagnosed

    Thank you
  14. Locana

    Just diagnosed

    Thank you, unable to find article?!
  15. Locana

    Just diagnosed

    Thank you! I had my breakfast and tablet and have had no stomach trouble. Let’s hope it stays that way. Edit: Nope, it did not stay that way......
  16. Locana

    Just diagnosed

    Hi, Been lurking for sometime as my mum is type 2, but was diagnosed myself on Wednesday and now overwhelmed! 2 Quick questions; I don’t normally eat breakfast and have to today as I’m starting metformin this morning (needed to wait till Saturday as didn’t want tummy upset at work!) Is...
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