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  1. ButterflyWine

    Unwell and on Probationary Period

    Hi All! I started a new job at the end of September and so far I've had to take 2 week's off sick already due to feeling very unwell - bad headaches, severe nausea, vomiting, blurred vision etc all the signs of hyperglycaemia. I've been trying to get treatment from my GP but they keep wanting to...
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    Hyperglycaemia?

    Hi! For several months now I have been experiencing severe nausea and really bad headaches. I have had every test going re the nausea and everything came back clear. I have chronic migraine so the headaches were put down to that and I have been referred back to my neurologist. I also have...
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    Low fat or Full fat?

    Thanks for all your comments and support! I'm on a statin and have been on one since I was diagnosed with diabetes years ago. I had my dose increased about 4 months ago, I'm on 40mg Atorvastatin. My bloods were taken in the morning after fasting.
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    Low fat or Full fat?

    Serum Cholesterol: 6.66mmol Serum Triglycerides: 8.52mmol Serum HDL: 0.87mmol Serum Cholesterol / HDL ratio: 7.7 I've never been given any nutritional advice for my diabetes in the 12 years I've had it!! I've only just got a glucometer as well but I've been starting to get to grips with it.
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    Low fat or Full fat?

    Can anyone tell me which is best - low or zero fat, or full fat? I also have high cholesterol and keep reading conflicting things on the internet (even from reliable sources). I dabbled in keto a few years ago and it was full fat all the way but with my cholesterol my diabetic nurse says low...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Include a photo here if you wish to. Done - What is your name? Sam - How old are you? 43 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? UK - Which city/area do you live in? Sussex - Are you religious? No, but I am spiritual - Pick three words to describe your personality...
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    New here but not new to Diabetes!

    New here but not new to Diabetes!