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Over the last week I have notice a urine like smell on my body (even after my daily shower). I do have 'ops' moments and wear pads which I change through out the day so thought they might be the smell source. But I don't think it is that. I also still have hot flushes a couple of times a day and...

Hello all, My doctor has prescribed Xelevia along with my usual Metformin and Glicazide. Reading about the side effects I am now worried about having hypos because of the Glicazide. Also retinopathy as a side effect. Anyone have any thoughts for me?

Hi all, I have been losing weight over the last year and I am now in the range they call over weight, not obese, as i had been for 15 yrs. Diagnosed in '95 with type 2 I was perscribed metformin and then, several years later, glicizide was added. Recently, probably because of weight loss, my...

Hi All Just wondering if anyone has come across the "wonder drug" made from Maitake Mushroom (Grifola frondosa). Supposedly helps with Type 2 and cancer. It has been tested and FDA approved in the US but I have never heard of it? A top nutritionist at the cancer research hospital, Memorial...

"Why breakfast" is written on a local wall and it always makes me smile - not one of my favorite meals either. My usual breakfast is too carb based I think: cereal and toast or an egg (organic) on toast. I can never think of any other good alternatives that are fast, simple and relatively...

Has anyone come across a good and reasonably priced travel insurance for us diabetics? I am trying to source something that will not cost the earth. So far I have found policies from £229 - £331 for my US trip. If I was "normal" it would be less than half this :( Ginger