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Just saying hello.

I have joined this group because I have decided to stop killing myself with my bad habits and lifestyle choices. I am 71 years young obese with hypertension...

I have joined this group because I have decided to stop killing myself with my b...

FatOldMan

•3 months ago

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Loading doses of B12

I will try and keep this as short as possible. 21 years ago GP diagnosed PA and up until 3 years ago I had B12 injections every 12 weeks. 3 years ago the...

I will try and keep this as short as possible. 21 years ago GP diagnosed PA an...

Lilian15

•4 months ago

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Hello

I have type 2 diabetes since 2007 and recently was in hospital with DKA which has really shook me.

I have type 2 diabetes since 2007 and recently was in hospital with DKA which ha...

TimeAgent

•4 months ago

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Cramps on calf muscles-

Early morning out of bed I get severe calf pain on both legs - This will go after some time ! Also, I noticed a slight pain on the feet while walking:- I'm...

Early morning out of bed I get severe calf pain on both legs - This will go afte...

baboigeorge83

•4 months ago

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Misleading stuff on social media

It annoys me. My GP knows I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet as a result of type 2 diabetes. It seems there is no cure because he has never recommended...

It annoys me. My GP knows I have peripheral neuropathy in my feet as a result o...

argo1946

•5 months ago

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Hiccups ?

I am getting regular hiccups for the last three days - Is this a sign of something seriously wrong ? I am 72 Yrs old on diabetics tablets and with insulin the...

I am getting regular hiccups for the last three days - Is this a sign of somethi...

baboigeorge83

•7 months ago

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I'm experiencing problems with the mobile app for Libra diabetes sensor

This isnt a problem with the sensor but I cant get the app to work on my phone this morning., It was ok last thing at night, then I get a blank screen or the...

This isnt a problem with the sensor but I cant get the app to work on my phone t...

cathie

•9 months ago

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Any help appreciated

My diabetes reading from the Dr has come back at 72, not sure what the next step is. The Dr has asked me to get in touch with the surgery. At first, I was...

My diabetes reading from the Dr has come back at 72, not sure what the next step...

jupiterconjunct

•1 year ago

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Diabeties Champs in UK...? or specialist diagnostic centres..?

Hello lovely folks - I am searching for answers to my peripheral neurophy and weeing for England symptons. Now living with 15+ wees a day, constant fatigue,...

Hello lovely folks - I am searching for answers to my peripheral neurophy and we...

Treesong2023

•1 year ago

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Sleep effects on diabetes

https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/sleep-and-blood-glucose-levels-1503125972.html

https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/sleep-and-blood-glucose-levels-1503125972...

vyas123

•1 year ago

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PROBLEM WITH TOES

I have type 2 diabetes, since 2019 and my bloods are well controlled with Metformin. For the last couple of weeks my toes are very red and sometimes feel...

I have type 2 diabetes, since 2019 and my bloods are well controlled with Metfo...

kitkats

•2 years ago

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Test Results

Hba1c .5.7 Creatinine 0.98 egfR 88

vyas123

•2 years ago

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Urea:Creatinine

My blood urea is normal, Creatinine is normal but the Urea:Creatinine ratio is not normal, it is less. What does this mean?

My blood urea is normal, Creatinine is normal but the Urea:Creatinine ratio is n...

vyas123

•2 years ago

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Effects of Coconut

Coconut is said to increase both HDL and LDL. HDL is supposed to help cleaning up bad cholesterol. Then how come LDL also is increasing along with HDL. If...

Coconut is said to increase both HDL and LDL. HDL is supposed to help cleaning ...

vyas123

•2 years ago

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worried wifes bs

hi wife just diagnosed with diabetes put on metformin slow release well just took her readings 19.1 did it twice to make sure what should we do she says shes...

hi wife just diagnosed with diabetes put on metformin slow release well just to...

pauluk60

•2 years ago

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Is oats too bad?

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vyas123

•2 years ago

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B12 deficiency -

What are the signs of high/low B12, so that we can keep a track on the illness - Thank you

What are the signs of high/low B12, so that we can keep a track on the illness -...

baboigeorge83

•2 years ago

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Metformin changes

Good morning people My hubby has been diabetic for over 10 years. He was put on Metformin, but had trouble initially with diarrhoea and bleeding from his back...

Good morning people My hubby has been diabetic for over 10 years. He was put on ...

fedupoffeelingtired

•2 years ago

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Been on ozoempic for 6 months, anyone else loving it? Once the side effects stop that is!

I am thinking it’s too good to be true. Anyone heard anything bad about this drug? Apart from the intensely horrible side effects.

I am thinking it’s too good to be true. Anyone heard anything bad about this dr...

amihungry

•2 years ago

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Recent report on controlling high insulin levels.

Findings published in a new report in the British Medical Journal shows that the sweetner Allulose significantly reduces glucose and insulin levels following...

Findings published in a new report in the British Medical Journal shows that the...

zaax

•3 years ago

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Metformin

I am on the maximum dose of Metformin. I find the laxative, breathing and shivering side-effects to be debilitating. My diabetes nurse is unwilling to change...

I am on the maximum dose of Metformin. I find the laxative, breathing and shiver...

bionicjohn

•3 years ago

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Problem with checks

Has anyone had trouble getting the normal checks for diabetes.

Peggy-123

•3 years ago

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Measuring fasting blood glucose on waking in the morning

I want to measure my fasting blood glucose and figured that taking a reading after getting (but before food or medication) is a good time. However I have...

I want to measure my fasting blood glucose and figured that taking a reading aft...

Cetus

•3 years ago

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Does any one else have 'fizzy feet'?

Doc says its nothing as I have very ticklish feet and over sensitive. Am overweight, type 2, on lots of different meds but sightly active with two teenage...

Doc says its nothing as I have very ticklish feet and over sensitive. Am overwe...

amihungry

•3 years ago

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Metformin

https://www.livemint.com/science/health/the-toxic-drug-impurity-imperilling-indians-11629044573070.html

https://www.livemint.com/science/health/the-toxic-drug-impurity-imperilling-indi...

vyas123

•3 years ago

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Background retinopathy

Hi have been diabetic type 2 for a few years diet only, had a letter back after having the yearly diabetes eye screening saying I have background retinopathy....

Hi have been diabetic type 2 for a few years diet only, had a letter back after ...

valrene

•3 years ago

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Apixaban

Foreign11

•3 years ago

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Feet pain and calfs pain

I have diabetes type 2 and since 10 years. Now a days I am taking only one medicine in day time (Zalra M 50/1000). I am just 43 years old. I am getting pain...

I have diabetes type 2 and since 10 years. Now a days I am taking only one medi...

lalitchoudhary

•3 years ago

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Swollen feet 😞

I have diabetes type 2 and since I was put on empagluflizin my feet have got really swollen to point its hard to find shoes that fit. Has anyone else had this...

I have diabetes type 2 and since I was put on empagluflizin my feet have got rea...

Bigfoot1708

•3 years ago

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Am I diabetic

Are there any statistics on the likelihood of a 65 yo male with a BMI of 40 having type 2 diabetes? That describes me but my docs are certain (using only...

Are there any statistics on the likelihood of a 65 yo male with a BMI of 40 havi...

Cetus

•3 years ago

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Posts - Diabetes & Hypertension Help Society | HealthUnlocked

Diabetes & Hypertension Help Society

Just saying hello.

Loading doses of B12

Hello

Cramps on calf muscles-

Misleading stuff on social media

Hiccups ?

I'm experiencing problems with the mobile app for Libra diabetes sensor

Any help appreciated

Diabeties Champs in UK...? or specialist diagnostic centres..?

Sleep effects on diabetes

PROBLEM WITH TOES

﻿Test Results

Urea:Creatinine

Effects of Coconut

worried wifes bs

Is oats too bad?

B12 deficiency -

Metformin changes

Been on ozoempic for 6 months, anyone else loving it? Once the side effects stop that is!

Recent report on controlling high insulin levels.

Metformin

Problem with checks

Measuring fasting blood glucose on waking in the morning

Does any one else have 'fizzy feet'?

Metformin

Background retinopathy

Apixaban

Feet pain and calfs pain

Swollen feet 😞

Am I diabetic

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