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    How long have you been diabetic and any complications?

    Have been diabetic for 5 years, no complications, but I also have coeliac disease. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Exercise, type 1 diabetes and healthiness

    I have already signed up to them, but thanks for the advice. I'm finding it very daunting and emotional, as I've never really accepted being diabetic. As I'm sure in a lot of areas, sadly very few people understand or even know about it. There's very little resources either. Sent from the...
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    Exercise, type 1 diabetes and healthiness

    Faith - I also have coeliac disease as well as diabetes. Just getting used to the idea! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Newly prescribed Simvastatin - Help

    I had a reaction to begin with but it soon went. If you have it for a while then see your GP. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Is there anybody out there that is happy to have diabetes

    Re: Is there anybody out there that is happy to have diabete Certainly not! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    diabetes and sympathy?

    Thanks RRB, I totally agree with you. All the best WNTE Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    diabetes and sympathy?

    I'm the opposite. No one cares that I have diabetes let alone feeling like a burden. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Diabetic with Stomach Gas problems !!

    I had the same problem, after being wrongly diagnosed with reflux, IBS and stones, I was finally tested for coeliac disease. Be persistent with your GP Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    What BG meter

    I get lancets and test strips on prescription but bought my own meter. Not sure if you're able to do that? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Statins!

    I took statins in my late 20's, as soon as I was diagnosed. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    What have you eaten today?

    Homemade gluten free nut roast Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Anyone else been in denial?

    Yes still in denial after 5 years! Can't seem to shift the weight either. Hope things work out for you, you are not alone :) :wink:
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    Does being diabetic get you down?

    Have also been feeling low and can't seem to shake it. Have never accepted being a diabetic. Hope things work out for you :thumbup: :D
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    WHO'S ON STATINS

    Was put on statins as soon as I was diagnosed :shifty:
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    How long have you been diagnosed?

    5 years :wave:
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    Metformin and digestion

    Sorry if I've posted in the wrong place but I need clarification. I had an endoscopy today to test for coeliac disease and had to fast for 6 hours. I was told I still had food in my stomach despite this, so they're on about changing my medication. Does Metformin aid digestion then and what are...
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    Whats the most annoying thing people say about diabetes?

    If I'm not feeling very well, the blame instantly goes on diabetes. Whether it be doctors or colleagues. Like I can't get ill from anything else. What Not To Eat www.facebook.com/WhatNotToEat Uniting those with coeliac disease, diabetes and gluten sensitivity.
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    Anyone else the same?

    Re: Anyone else the same? Me and my twin sister are type 2 :-) Also my mum, nan, father and great grandfather. What Not To Eat www.facebook.com/WhatNotToEat Uniting those with coeliac disease, diabetes and gluten sensitivity.
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    Whats the most annoying thing people say about diabetes?

    That I might as well have sugar cos sweeteners have chemicals in them? I'm constantly preached at, can anyone clarify? What Not To Eat www.facebook.com/WhatNotToEat Uniting those with coeliac disease, diabetes and gluten sensitivity.
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    Sweetners

    I use canderel. Though I hear stories about how sweetener is not really good for you, something about the chemicals in them? What Not To Eat www.facebook.com/WhatNotToEat Uniting those with coeliac disease, diabetes and gluten sensitivity.