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New CGM System Started Today (10-8-23)

Today, I have started using the updated G7 system since the G6 was no longer bei...
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United Through Diabetes Wellness event in Kennilworth UK.

DRWF is hosting our first United Through Diabetes Wellness event on 16th Septemb...
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What's happening to me

Hi all , I just had my gallbladder removed and went for bloods. I will admit I p...
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TV programme Tonight

There is a tv programme being shown tonight iin ITV called Tonight. The edition ...
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I’m really anxious about my appointment

I had my HBA1C this week and had the results back and it came back as 98. I star...
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HbA1c has gone down!!!!

Saw the diabetes nurse yesterday, my HbA1c is 63, down from 88 (not sure when it...
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Vitamin B12 and Metformin

As a diabetic, I have been prescribed Metformin which I tolerated well. Recently...

Remo 100 side effects

Please any one can tell the side effects of remo 100.iam taking it twice daily

New Sensor: DEXCOM

Yesterday, I had changed the sensor since it was the 10th day of the session. I...
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10-Days!: DEXCOM

I have had a sensor recently that lasted the full 10-day period as it was suppos...
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Dapagliflozin

hello, I found out in august last year that I’m type 2 diabetic. I went for a...

Flushing 90 mins after food.

Just recently started to feel a hot flush after meals, particularly carb heavy. ...

Extremity pains caused by Diabetes?

The soles of my feet are very painful and my fingers are also sore, I have diffi...
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Just been advised I am pre diabetic

Please could anyone advise me on a diet to change this high reading. How can I m...
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World Diabetes Day 2022

Hi all, We know a lot of DRWF supporters are interested in the research we are...
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Condition checking

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (to be controlled by diet) in June. I had m...
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Newly started on insulin…. What are the DVLA rules?

Hi. I’m new to the forum. My husband was recently started on daily insulin. The...
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#hypoawarenessweek

This week marks hypo awareness week! We want to know what kind of things people ...
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Where do you all get the latest info on diabetes? Any recs for good blogs, newsletters, etc?

Hi everybody, my name is Rory. I have type 1 diabetes. I am curious to know how ...
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Hi all

Thank you for the welcome, I am Type 2 on medication, changed diet, was exercisi...
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Dexcom Smart Watch

Anyone recommend a good smart watch that is compatible for DEXCOM g6? Also, can...

Another Great 10 Days: DEXCOM

Well, another great 10 days with a sensor. Really happy and not anything to wor...
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Diabetes Detection Dogs

Hi everyone! Apparently it's international dog day! Does anyone have any exper...
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10-Days!: DEXCOM

Wow! The sensor that I used recently had lasted the entire 10-day period. Ther...
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Summer advice for people with diabetes

We may be moving towards the end of summer, but in case of anymore heatwaves, o...
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Difference between the Keto diet and Diabetic diet

My son has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, having been prediabetic...
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SGLT2

My Doctor has recommended I move to these rather than Metformin as my HbA1c leve...
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Hot weather and Diabetes

How much does hot weather affect your management of Diabetes? With the UK experi...
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Another New Sensor: DEXCOM

Recently, I had to replace the sensor that I had used before July 1st. That one...
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New Diabetes Medication: ATR - 258

This Diabetes medication is developed in Sweden. Is it being tested? It makes...
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