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    Dapagliflozin

    A keto diet isn't advised as dapa *could cause DKA https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7924151/ I've been on it for years without the usual issues, but I've always been a big drinker (a slow day for me is 3 litres of fluid) Your body does get used to a higher hydration level and slow...
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    Newcastle Diet - Recipe sheet

    I've misplaced my printed copy of the ND recipe sheet - not a problem I thought I'll just log onto the site and download it. THEY'VE CHANGED THE RECIPES !!!!! and the one I wanted isn't on it. Does anyone have a copy of the tomato pasta sauce please.
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    When it goes wrong, it really goes wrong!

    SAD is a (insert rude word here), mine was terrible before Christmas although not as bad now, I find one of the SAD lights a huge help, and not just for the hour that is recommended. There are LOTS of alternatives, it's just a case of finding what works for you. I'd be making a right pain of...
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    Newbie

    10 plus years in and I still need my (phone) alarm to remind me to take my lunch and evening medication and weekly injection:banghead:
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    Why does my evening meal keep making my blood sugars unstable?

    I'd agree with @EllieM and @ViktoriaM that it's the "pizza effect" and the fat in the roast potatoes that are slowing the carb absorption - as a type 2 I have no idea how you would combat that with your insulin dosage, but I'm sure that there are much more knowledgeable folk than I here
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    High protein breakfast ideas on the go

    Chaffles? If you've got a waffle maker - they're basically Cheese omelettes cooked in an electric waffle maker you can batch cook and refrigerate/freeze them
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    Reassuring to know

    So my chronic leg muscle pain that started 3 months after starting simvastatin and disappeared when I stopped taking it was all in my mind?
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    What to expect at first appointment

    If you're diagnosed as a Type 2 there is a slim to zero chance of a CGM, however bothe Abbotts (Libre) and dexcom run free trials for their "basic" sensors If you sign up for both you can get about 3 weeks of free data
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    Diabetic Nurse

    I have the opposite issue - to much haemoglobin and have a frutosamine blood test instead of a HbA1c which my DN then converts into a A1c equivalent, the results take a little longer to come back as my local hospital has to send them out
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    Today's HbA1c result

    Winner, winner (low carb)chicken dinner
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    Which CGM is best?

    The main 2 for self funding are the Libre Freestyle 2+ and the Dexcom One, both (usually) have a free trial so you could register and give them both a try. The Libre runs for longer 15 days as opposed to 10 for the Dexcom, but you can't calibrate the libre like you can the dexcom. Both run...
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    Expectation of readings post mealtimes

    "perfect" is below a 2 point rise at the 2 hour mark ie pre eating 5 post lower than 7, but the closer to your starting point the better
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    Newly diagnosed and scared

    Leek, Butternut squash, courgette are also good alternatives, courgette also makes a good spaghetti alternative, slice it thin (I use a peeler) and just add it to your hot sauce, doesn't really need cooking 1st
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    5:2 fasting advice please

    For "fast" days are you aiming for 500-800 cals or just fewer cals? If you google the Newcastle diet there are some good very low calorie recipes which you can use without following the shake idea. I still eat the pasta sauce/courgetti and the red pepper soup. And if you like salad a big bag...
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    removing salt from peanuts

    If you have an Asda nearby they have unsalted peanuts in their own brand range (I think KP also do them in a pale blue packet)
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    Metformin side effects and how to cope

    I personally haven't had the common side effects, but a good friend of mine did and despite asking to change meds several times their GP practice was resistant. In the end they had to insist on a change and bluntly (but politely) informed the prescriber that they would simply not be taking the...
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    Berberine.

    I'll let you know after my next test at the end of this month. I've been taking a low dose, I've also been testing a low Creatine dose(5mg) on anecdotal evidence
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    upset tummy - looking for little advice.

    Your GP/DN should have given you a copy of the "sick day rules" for any meds you are on. If not please see if you can find them online
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    Day off Christmas day?

    Christmas Day I'll try and keep lowish carb - No potatoes but 1 Yorkshire pud (We're having Beef this year). It's Boxing Day I'll let a little loose. Family tradition is Cold bird with real (homemade, deep fried) chips and cold sage and onion stuffing
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    How to get the support and advice I need from the NHS

    It's only 10 days , but can be a really eye opener as to what affects your levels, Libre used to do one too, but I think that's currently not available in the UK
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