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    Statins a blanket policy

    Newly diagnosed T2. My doctor said that whilst my cholesterol wasn't high, she recommended statins because of the T2. I'm working on diet at the mo and hope I've made some progress. I'm only a bit overweight so not obese. Not happy about the statins tho. I'm a much happier person not taking...
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    Prescription charges I am confused

    Does the exemption certificate cover nhs dental costs too?
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    recent diagnosis type 2

    the diabetes, cause they say its lifestyle related
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    recent diagnosis type 2

    I am an older woman :) I am a bit overweight but not obese. So losing a bit would certainly help. This leaflet I was given doesn't really help me at all.
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    recent diagnosis type 2

    I may have to do that too. I have tried brown pasta but not brown rice. cauliflower rice is an excellent alternative. I also use butter because its natural not like the other stuff. I'm finding it all very tiresome to be honest. I am now wondering if its cause I don't eat enough
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    recent diagnosis type 2

    cut out cakes bread biscuits etc she only seemed to mention carbs I dont actually eat much in the way of cakes and biscuits, only as occassional treats. I buy a small wholemeal bread per week, so I dont overeat on bread. She gave me diet sheet with a list of how much of what I should eat. Much...
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    recent diagnosis type 2

    Hi I was recently diagnosed with early type 2, this was a bit of a shock. Dr suggested diet change to see how I go, and will check in 3 months time. My hb1ac says 49 mmol/mol and above high reference limit, and plasma fasting glucose level says 7.0 mmol/L, My cholesterol was 5.7. Dr says that...
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