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    bladder infections

    Iv'e had lots of Bladder infections lately. and been on three day Anti bios. However having had two falls they say its through that. And getting run down. As for Grapefruit and Also Cranberry Juice its on my medicin tray Not to have them ever. Hope this helps someone .good luck. :angel:
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    Exercise and going hyper afterwards

    I do Brisk walks two or thee times a day. which is very good. Also find that my sugar levels seem to steady themselves more than when I did exercises. It might help someone to know this. :wave:
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    High blood sugars and dental problems

    Iv'e just lost a filling on the front of my eye tooth. My Dentist said she only wants to see me once a year. Because I am 86yrs old. And Iv'e Spent a fortune keeping my teeth in good condition over the years. Also I have the most annoying bit of lose skin where a top tooth was removed. She...
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    Have you ever had mental health issues related to diabetes?

    Re: Have you ever had mental health issues related to diabet I'm now stuck with Feeling angry at things like having to take a Tablet to make me eat. My doc is concerned over my weight loss. Also lost my voice for no reason, Have had Throat X ray Stomach scan and Thursday will see what is...
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    Cinnamon

    Hello everyone. I have used Cinnamon on my Porridge for years and years. Plus eat Cinnamon Fruit Bread. Its not done me any harm. also they say its good for the memory. I'm 86yrs old and My memory is good. They say ginger is fine too. :)
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    statins, why?

    I know a lot of people including myself, who were given Simvastin. They made us feel like cripples the pain they caused. but docs keep dishing them out. yet they know wer'e throwing them away. I was asked to saw mine in half as if?? :roll:
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    Hayfever and Diabetes

    I suffer all year round with cough and runny nose. Now Sneezing has having ago at me. Its so embarrassing when i'm in a supermarket and it sets of worse, I'm terrified of taking anything for it .As Iv'e had so many bad reactions to medications. And while i'm coughing and sneezing people ask...
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    Hayfever and Diabetes

    Iv'e always had hay fever. And a cough that drives me nuts. I'm scared of trying any new Tablets or Nasal Sprays. I was treated for Asthma for over ten years. A Brown inhaler and a Blue one. I saw a professor a few years ago who deals with Asthma. To find out I never had Asthma. He said...
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    Leg pain

    Leg Pain and other bone pain Was worse when I took my Simvastin. A lot of people who are not diabetic can't get on with this Tablet. I tried twice my doc said take half it was just as bad. So I don't take it. I take a cod liver oil capsule every day which can help. however my ankles can be...
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    Porridge

    Regarding Porridge! Iv'e had it for breakfast all of my life. am now 86yrs old. Also I have a teaspoon of Rowse honey on it. no milk. I use scotts oats . Its not done me any harm. also I sometimes have a slice of toast with it. I was raised on porridge and I still like it. :clap:
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    Type 2 and Statins

    I was given Simvastin 40 some years ago' Was always in pain or feeling lousy. the doc said cut the tablet in half and just take half . Still no good And I stopped taking it altogether. Starting early this week I thought I'd try half again. Already I hate my food Also feel sick and pain when...
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    Have you ever had mental health issues related to diabetes?

    Re: Have you ever had mental health issues related to diabet Only in tne past year. Iv'e had overwhelming horrible feelings. But it passes . No Idea why. Its like a cloud hanging over me. :(
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    I thought we weren't meant to walk barefoot outside?

    Years ago I was told to walk Barefoot indoors. that was at the hospital. I have done it ever since. I might on odd occasions put a pair of soft socks on. I was told once to wear sandals outside. But that caused a problem . I got a tiny stone under my left big toe nail. It causes no end of...
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    Most embarrassing moment with diabetes

    Suddenly starting wetting yourself :oops: I often wonder how men cover up the fact. I now make sure I wear a panty liner. :clap:
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    Do you tell people you have diabetes?

    Most people know ! having it for 12 years . plus must have had it without knowing before that. till I had a funny turn one day. It runs in both sides of my family. I don't worry about it. And always take afew wine gums out with me. just in case. I'm 86 yrs old. :clap: So I'm lucky I'm here...
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    diabetic neuropathy

    Hello I'm Renee ! I don't get too much feeling in my fingers on occasion other parts. Some one asked about Metformin on here. Iv'e been Diabetes 2 for 12 years. Our Doctor does not think more than 500 metformin is a good Idea. He says it increases the chance of more than usual Hypo's. Also my...