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WHY don't they give meds names you can actually pronounce
WHY don't they give meds names you can actually pronounceI'm still on metformin ... Not sure if I still should be tho!
I was on sitagliptin for a few weeks, it made me very ill... Too ill that I nearly ended up in hospital
I've been on Forxiga since December 2014 and could see a reduction in blood sugars from day 1
Lost a few pounds, not a lot, about 1/2 stoneClothes are quite loose... In fact I'm pleasantly surprised I can now wear dresses that were a wee bit snug before
Haven't had any unpleasant side effects that the DN mentioned, such as urinary tract infections.
My tip is ... Drink lots and lots of water and I drink ocean spray low sugar cranberry juice, everyday!
Can't think of anything else atm but please let me know when you're going to start on Forxiga ... And I really hope it works for you
I know a couple of other people on here who have been on Forxiga and achieved fantastic results, much much better than mine!
WHY don't they give meds names you can actually pronounce....esp ones that seem to be doing a lot of good. Is it because they don't want folks to ask for them?
Well, it's maybe a bit much to expect my other half of 30 years to suddenly take an interest in them, but I am quite bendy and can't resist raising them to my nose and having a sniff. I really can't understand it. The amount of quite new slippers I have had to bin because they made me gag! TMI?Who's going to be nibbling on your big toe thennow they smell good enuf to eat
Hi Rose, glad to hear it's working for you, I am hoping I see some good results. My DSN mentioned about the UTIs too; I drink loads of water anyway, good tip about the cranberry juice I have used it before and it's really helpedI'm still on metformin ... Not sure if I still should be tho!
I was on sitagliptin for a few weeks, it made me very ill... Too ill that I nearly ended up in hospital
I've been on Forxiga since December 2014 and could see a reduction in blood sugars from day 1
Lost a few pounds, not a lot, about 1/2 stoneClothes are quite loose... In fact I'm pleasantly surprised I can now wear dresses that were a wee bit snug before
Haven't had any unpleasant side effects that the DN mentioned, such as urinary tract infections.
My tip is ... Drink lots and lots of water and I drink ocean spray low sugar cranberry juice, everyday!
Can't think of anything else atm but please let me know when you're going to start on Forxiga ... And I really hope it works for you
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-medication/forxiga-dapagliflozin.html
I know a couple of other people on here who have been on Forxiga and achieved fantastic results, much much better than mine!
Cauliflower Bread:How do you make cauliflower bread pls?
Well, it's maybe a bit much to expect my other half of 30 years to suddenly take an interest in them, but I am quite bendy and can't resist raising them to my nose and having a sniff. I really can't understand it. The amount of quite new slippers I have had to bin because they made me gag! TMI?
Sounds really nice. Got a cauli in fridge needs using up......garlic granules will have to suffice and no basil but got the restCauliflower Bread:
1 cauliflower - put it in the blender with a clove of garlic
mix in 2-3 eggs, 100grammes grated cheese or parmesan, pinch of oregano & basil
turn out onto baking tray lined with greaseproof paper (pat down & shape)
cook in oven 40mins @170C (325F)
turn over (turn out onto another baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, removing the original greaseproof paper)
cook for a further 20 mins
remove from the oven and cool on a cooling rack
simples!
excellent as a pizza base
Best way is make as much of your own food as you can, get a few books; I find the GI/GL Counter by Winnie (Wynnie?) Chan is best for me but others like Carbs & Calls which shows pictures of foods on a plate (size of plate/dishes are given). Not keen myself but both can be bought "pocket" sized. If you were referring to the avocado, "fruit" being high in carbs, they are quite low and higher in fat. If you don't have a meter yet that's the way forward. Test pre meals and post 2hrs....guessing being on insulin you do tho. I've heard people say that being on insulin you can pretty much eat what you like so long as you balance it? Can't say as I'm diet only....which got me out of prediabetic to "normal" HbA1c but as you say, healthy eating is the way. Welcome to the thread by the wayWow you have a lot of control! Do you not get hungry? Fruits are carbohydrates though. Do you not eat any meat? I really need to stopping eating so much! Especially junk food! I think insulin just makes me want to keep eating! I'm going to take a leaf out of your book and eat more healthily.
B - my usual Greek yoghurt, unsweetened stewed rhubarb, flaxseed and flaked almonds and coffee with cream and coconut oil - BS+2 =6.8
L - avocado with tin of mackerel fillets in olive oil, pinenuts, balsamic vinegar on a bed of romaine lettuce leaves. BS+2 =5.0
D - half side of organic salmon oven backed with fennel, rocket and orange salad. BS+2 = 5.3
2 cups of fresh fennel tea.
Nasty unexplained hypo around 2pm. BS was 4.3. Not nice. Slowly back to 5.4 before supper
I've heard people say that being on insulin you can pretty much eat what you like so long as you balance it?
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