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Hello Just wondering. I'm trialling coming off Metformin with my Doctor's blessing and taking a dietary approach with supplements of cinnamon, probiotics and plant sterols.. Question is..Is there a best time of day to take them or not? At the moment I take the lot when I get up. I could be...

Hello. A few weeks ago I had a post Diabetic check-up phone consultation with my G.P because my blood sugar was high (I'm type 2). We agreed to double my dose of Metformin SR to 2 x 1000mg tablets daily (so 2000mg per day). I'm a little worried for the last week I've suffered from some...

Hello everyone. I haven't posted on here for a while. My latest hb1ac was near normal after the prior one went through the roof. Currently I take Metformin SR. Gliclazide, multivitamin, tumeric, milk thistle and Good Sugar Control by the good guru. I'd like to ditch the Metformin and...

Well hello It's been sometime since I last posted on this forum so allow me to explain my posting today in the hope someone may help. I've been med- free type 2 Diabetic for the last 5 years or so and had no issues. My hb1ac last year was 48 and my cholesterol was 5. Now brings me to my...

There’s no cure for type 2 diabetes right now, and even with the best practices and therapies, healthy glucose levels are hard to achieve. Now researchers say they're onto a potential treatment that can restore normal insulin activity, normalizing blood sugar levels with just one injection. So...

Hello Some of the more seasoned veterans on here will remember I found out 2 years ago I was type 2 Diabetic and determined to stay off the meds I managed it well for over a year. Due to unrelated complications, firstly my Appendicitis then knee surgery for a torn cartilage then a Vasectomy...

On my 3rd year now as a type 2. 2 bouts of major surgery in 6 months (appendicitis, knee cartilage respectively). Hb1ac at 48 or 6.5 in old money. Now I'm not touching the dizzy heights that I was at pre diagnosis, where I made Willy wonka blush but I was hoping for better. I can't presently...

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2 handfuls of cashews are the therapeutic equivalent of a prescription dose of Prozac. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Well ive been taking a gel capsule of krill oil now for 2 weeks and gone from a steady 8 to 5-6 mmol. Has anybody else had similar results with this? Amazeballs by it I am.:confused:

Over the pond known as Kale chips. I've been perfecting this after Tesco was throwing away large bags of it for 50p. So I remove any stalk and toss the torn leaves into a bowl with a tablespoon of rice bran oil- I like this stuff, it's got a high heat point and is cholesterol free. For a little...

Hello I was managing my Type 2 Diabetes rather well for the last 2 years since diagnosis. I worked hard to alter both my Diet and lifestyle and have manages to remain med free. About 4 months ago I developed a knee injury, this prevented me from my usual daily attack of the cross trainer. I'm...

According to scientists in the Diabetes.co.uk newsletter I received this morning Masturbation may keep Diabetes at bay. Somehow don't feel I can share it on Facebook though:lol: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2013/Dec ... 19+11+2013 Sent from my KFTT using DCUK Forum mobile app

Hello My hb1ac came in this week at 6.9 (no meds type 2) due to investigating my kidney and liver function. Turns out it was my appendix so it's now been removed and I'm on the ward. Now they've taken mostly post meal readings but here are some numbers: 22,18,14 and now 10 with the latter being...

http://dailym.ai/1f3iuo1 The great health supplements con: How firms like Seven Seas and Vitabiotics exaggerate benefits of ... #MailOnline And I use Vitaiotics Diabetone. Draw your own conclusions. Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2

Ive brought Thermobear to life via twitter @Thermobear and as I had so much (really) I've created a twitter app, website and a comic based on his exploits, you can see him here: http://cbalmer67.wix.com/thermobear There's more than a hint of Diabetes "humour" thrown in there and all I ask is...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic ... -diet.html Personally, I do not advocate starvation, but it's a thought provoking read. Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2

Had my service this week. HB1AC 46 (6.4 mmol) Meds free. Cholesterol 5.5 but triglycerides (the bad stuff) lower than last time.(4.9). I've had a knee injury that prevented me from the cross trainer for the last 3 months. So if my diet now has reasonably good control as displayed by my sugars...

Why I create a super hero.. Have a look at him here if you like: http://cbalmer67.wix.com/thermobear Everything you need you'll find there, as long as its funny ridiculous and down right silly. @Thermobear by @myroomsadisco if you tweet.

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