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  1. KTNIC

    Purple soles!

    My husband is type 2 diabetic on 3 metformin a day. Last night he said he woke up in the middle of the night and the soles of his feet were ‘pale purple’. I slept on! After walking around a bit normal colour returned.he is always saying his feet are cold but not to touch. Any ideas. Thanks
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    Tired of being tired

    Hi. I was diagnosed January 2019 & within 18 months through diet & exercise only was in ‘remission.’ However even now I have spells when I am absolutely physically & mentally exhausted. I have discussed this with mu dr several times with no response on how to improve the situation or identify...
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    Vitamins +

    Anyone ever had these tested? Or any knowledge of why with T2 I might need to. Folate Ferritin Active B12 Magnesium D3
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    To statin or not?

    Have had my 3 month review today and so pleased my hard work has paid off! Weight 12 months ago , 12st 2lb, now 11st. BMI spot in! BP, spot on, HCL 52 12 months ago now 39. No meds. Liver function ok. Diet alone. BUT, because my cholesterol is still not what they want it to be, gone from 7.5 to...
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    Cold medication

    Hi I have a head cold & muffled ear. Asked the in store pharmacist? If Sudafed extra strength would help. On reading the leaflet when I got home , it said no for diabetics, I am type 2 diet controlled & no for high blood pressure which I have but is well under control with medication. Apart...
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    Husband blood sugar

    Hi I am t2 under control mostly with diet & exercise . Hubby is demonstrating symptoms which I think he might be too. 2hrs after eating today he was 13.1, other day it was 18. Says he’s very tired light headed could do with losing a couple of stone he is 75
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    Fatigue etc

    Can’t seem to shake this off. Days of extreme fatigue, just want to sleep. Irritable, because I’m tired. Body feels weak. BS is ok for me. Doing everything I should I think. Oh and headaches like a vice on my head
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    Type 2 Lowering instantly

    I know today has not been a good day. Not eating on time not watching what I’ve been eating ( been doing really well too) but, circumstances. Anyway after tea 8.1 which is not usual, tested because I felt really tired. Ate some cheese, yogurt,berries. Tested 1hr later. 9.1! What should I have...
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    Dizzy

    Had a headache over left eye most of the day. Eating regularly & bg ok. Had cottage cheese, salmon, pine nuts & rocket. 2 hrs later bg 6:0. But I feel lightheaded, hungry & tired? Comments
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    Type 2 Concussion or diabetes

    Briefly. Banged right side of head Sunday, left side yesterday both on a cupboard, ice, rest painkillers. Dozy sod. T2 diagnosed 8 weeks ago no medication, not testing, don't shout! Getting the hang of food etc.lost a couple of pounds low carb. Got up today , physio bad back. Headache, shaky...
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    Itchy skin & achy feet

    Are their links with itchy ankles & forearms & T2?and achy feet? Ever since being diagnosed just before Christmas I seem to have more symptoms. Not feeling too good at the moment. Sorry
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    Desmond's

    Has anyone any personal experience of this programme? What does it involve , does it help? My nurse suggested I went on a course, I think it was this one. But I'm not keen on talking in groups etc, but can't get the information on the Internet. Maybe it was because she said it was 4hrs, reminded...
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    Writing a comment/reply etc!

    Help! New to all this, but must admit so far it looks a fantastic supportive site! Used a similar one for Alzheimer's support for my parents. Anyway, I can see where I can make a reply to a thread. How do I start a new one? How do I know if I've got a reply??? Is there more to T2 life than...