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  1. Vangellis0

    Trigger Finger

    I had same problem with my right middle finger fixed mine by fastening a wide elastic band to the offending finger and its mate next to it the elastic band gives some freedom of movement i wore this on top of thin pu gloves in a month the problem cured it self and never returned told a few...
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    Absolutely tired and hopeless

    been diabetic since 2000 i am so glad i had non of the above 'just cut out all carbs and sugar .and now 80 still do a 8 hour day working love to garden only meds were metformin still wake up ready for my day a head wow so lucky wish i could help but how ,my outlook on life only one chance at it...
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    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

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    How dos one cope with fake lows

    I have lost 15kilos in a effort too get better control of my diabetes trying to lose 20 more but find now i am getting fake lows which i ignore but they make me feel really bad .Had the keto flue but managed that now what do i have to get rid of fake lows changed my monitor just in case it was...
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    Not just an infection...........

    Just a note for everyone i have been a diabetic for 21 years and work in my 2 acre garden and always scratching myself or take lumps out of myself i found very early on to use silver plaster or colloidal silver spray i have never had a infection and my wounds heal in days as bugs don't grow in...
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    Substitute for bread

    Do you know tesco make a sugar free marmalade it is very nice and i use on home made spelt bread toast yummy vangellis0 ps also have strawberry and blackcurrant and raspberry all very nice
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    HELP ME PLEASE! Never had a craving like it :( Struggling not to give in

    I have whelks cockles or prawns with salt and vinegar on them also pepper satisfies my craving and no spike vangellis0
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    Forced to change to Omnitest 3 Meter

    I to have been forced to change from my meter to a new one and the manafacturer of my old meter has sent me a brand new one still in box with test strips its a abbot freedom free now to any one who wants to pay postage for it .Just in case there is someone out there with out acess to a meter...
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    What test was used for your diagnosis?

    I was in doctors for a health check for work I was tested with a urine stick in the surgery by the practice diabetes specialist GP The shorted version of this storey i lost my job as a paramedic i was devastated that was 20 year ago feel cheated ever since
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    New Potential Problem With Metformin

    When i tried this link got this Notice Something Went Wrong Sorry, there was a problem with this link:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131212123321.htm You can now continue to this website, or go back to the page you were on before. Remember: Only follow links from sources you trust.ken
  11. Vangellis0

    has anybody gone from meds to insulin

    Many thanks to everyone ,seems I should be less worried than I was ,i start early January doc needs to find a hour to go through thinks with me .vangellis0
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    has anybody gone from meds to insulin

    Hi i have been a type 2 diabetic for 20 years and everything has been ok .But this last year my sugar is heading for the sky and my doctor says it is time for insulin as he things there's no insulin left in me.But my diabetic nurse is not so sure.My Question is has any one made this transition...
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    Does insulin cause weightgain in Type2 ?

    :sick: I am type 2 diabetic 15 years and now doctor wants me to go on to insulin as nothing now is keeping my blood sugars low i have 2 dbn one says its ok the other says not has any one done this and felt better or worse? and any major pitfalls :sick: