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    Type 2 meds and testing?

    Actually my doctor is one of the best in London and takes Diabetes extremely seriously, I've been managing absolutely fine over the lady 3 years just be following his guidelines and medicine prescribed SO you should see my doctor, I've been taking Glicaside foe 3 years and my my 5 monthly blood...
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    Statins, and why take 'em?

    Why have you refused metformin up to this point please?? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    How old were you when you were diagnosed?

    Aged 37 type 2 Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Type 2 meds and testing?

    Hi there, I'm type 2 and have been for 3 years now, I do not test my sugar levels as I'm on metformin also and Gliclazide Just go along with watching what you eat and take your medicine as prescribed, so your docs advice is the same as mine, have your 6 monthly checks and look after your feet...
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    intense pain in foot and big toe

    Just remember that when your diagnosed with diabetes it's not the end of the world I and many people live a good life style whilst also controlling your diabetes your diabetic nurse will give you all the booklets and doos & donts Go on the net and research diabetes and learn how to controll it...
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    Alcohol

    Re: Alcohol Aha cool thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    intense pain in foot and big toe

    I don't want to worry you but if it were me, I'd be straight up A&E immediately yo get the best medical treatment ASAP You don't want to end up with a whole in your foot the nerve damage spreads extremely quickly and can lead to amputation Get to a doc ASAP Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Alcohol

    Re: Alcohol Thanks fella, I've never heard of that one coors lite prob pretty difficult to find in a Boozer yeah? Thanks a lot for your input mate [THUMBS UP SIGN] Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Safe cholesterol level?

    My doctor told me toTake my simverstaten last thing at night & just before bed Hope that helps or simply make a call to your doctor Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Alcohol

    Ok pal thankyou very much for the quick response, I'm definately gona experiment with different drinks, someone told me to try holstan Pils as it has zero sugar but not sure if this is accurate info, I'll make some more inquiries Thanks again Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Alcohol

    I'm 40 years old and been type 2 for 3 years now and feel I'm managing it quite well. I'm not a big drinker as I'm an all London licenced taxi driver, so don't really get the time, but when I do go out with the lads I like to have a good drink And tend to drink Stella or Kron 1664 Over the...