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  1. magjam

    Gluten free diets/diabetes

    Hi I'm new to this forum, Have type 2, IBS, have a benzoate allergy, and am gluten and lactose free. I've asked GP's, consultants, dieticians etc etc to help put a diet together, and have been refused by all. They say it's not possible. Any comments or suggestions???? By the way, there was...
  2. magjam

    Funny feeling

    I don't know if this is anything to do with my diabetes or not. When I was in hospital years ago, I was getting this sensation in my body, and it comes back every now and then. It's really difficult to describe - the best I can do is a "thrill" running through my body. It is almost unbearable...
  3. magjam

    Metformin and weight loss

    I've been on Metformin for years and suffered bloating, weight gain and chronic diarrhoea. No-one seemed interested until a year ago, a new consultant (to me) changed the tablets to Metabet SR. They've changed my life, no diarrhoea, presumably better electrolyte levels, far less bloating and a...
  4. magjam

    Glucose levels

    Hi I am a veteran well-controlled Type II diabetic, blood levels very good, but have been craving sweet things lately. They changed me to Metabet (instead of Metformin) a few months ago, with my insulin. This stuff is wonderful! Any ideas why I'm getting these cravings?