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    Channel 4, Dispatches 10th June.

    The 3 drugs mentioned in the program were Byetta.Sitagliptin and Victoza I commenced Byetta in 2009 Quite effective with HBA1C of 7.Felt so well on it that I started forgetting to take the evening dose Saw the consultant in January 2013.He decided it would be easier to take Sitagliptin.One...
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    Anyone else the same?

    Re: Anyone else the same? I am a 4th generation diabetic. My great grandmother was one,no treatment available then My grand-mother( her daughter) had late onset and developed diabetic ulcers that never healed Her 2 sons,my father and his brother both died of complications of diabetes My father...
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    Januvia users - info please

    I am T2 diabetic for over 22 years I have just completed 2 weeks on Januvia after stopping Byetta twice a day Should the Byetta been gradually reduced before stopping it My blood sugar remains elevated and unstable since I am also on Metformin 1000mg morning and evening,Gliclazide 160mg...
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    Porridge Recipes

    My porridge winter warmer: porridge oats 1/2 cup half water and half milk 1 cup some whipping cream after cooking and a good dash of whisky added and I can brave the elements.. Marie-Frances
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    byetta versus sitagliptin

    I have been diabetic type 2 for 22 years I was on Byetta 10mcg bd,metformin 1GM bd.,gliclazide160mg od with fairly good control.HBA1C =7.5 Two weeks ago my consultant stopped the Byetta and put me on Sitagliptine 100mg bd instead Since my blood sugar is very unstable,I crave and eat...