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when do doctors give you Ozempic?

Hi My Hba1c has just gone upfront 46 to 51 about 4 years ago it was about 39 , it had gone down from 44 after loosing weight on slimming world , but I regained...

Hi My Hba1c has just gone upfront 46 to 51 about 4 years ago it was about 39 , i...

junik53

•16 days ago

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latest HBA1C test

Just done a HBA1C test with Medichecks and now it’s 40 mMol my last test was April this year and that was 41 mMol so it’s coming down ever so slightly I’m...

Just done a HBA1C test with Medichecks and now it’s 40 mMol my last test was Apr...

Nesting

•1 month ago

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Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

Hi folks , I have nephrogenic diabetes which was caused by taking lithium and I know this isn't really the right chap group as its not related to diabetes as...

Hi folks , I have nephrogenic diabetes which was caused by taking lithium and I ...

Chocolate1970

•1 month ago

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helpPlease

can someone please help my Gp won’t help at all I am sleeping day and night sweats shakes blurred vision cramps fainting my Gp won’t help

can someone please help my Gp won’t help at all I am sleeping day and night swea...

mjm1929

•2 months ago

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T2D / insulin resistance tips please 😊

Hi everyone, I'm just over a year into my T2D journey. I've managed to avoid going on meds so far by cutting down carbs to under 130g per day.... and really...

Hi everyone, I'm just over a year into my T2D journey. I've managed to avoid go...

Sinkingfast

•2 months ago

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Mody type 10

Hi, I’m Rexi and I’m from Germany. Over 30 years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I spent a year without insulin and have been taking insulin since...

Hi, I’m Rexi and I’m from Germany. Over 30 years ago, I was diagnosed with Type ...

Rexi99

•2 months ago

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Can normal people get hypoglycemia

I'm diabetic now, but many years ago, I don't know if I had had diabetes or not, but one thing for sure is, I had not taken any diabetes or sugar lowering...

I'm diabetic now, but many years ago, I don't know if I had had diabetes or not,...

bennyahoo

•4 months ago

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When to take Metformin for maximum reduction of HbA1c?

I take metformin 850mg three times daily and no other anti-diabetic medicine. I have been taking it for some time without adverse effects and now, mainly...

I take metformin 850mg three times daily and no other anti-diabetic medicine. I ...

kangaroojohn

•5 months ago

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Semaglutide not working

My daughter recently restarted oral Semaglutide after not being able to take it due to its unavailability. It really helped when she first started it with...

My daughter recently restarted oral Semaglutide after not being able to take it ...

Cinka

•6 months ago

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Metabolic symptoms at 3am

With increasing frequency, I wake up at about 3am feeling unusually hot, like a hot flash. Lasts about 30 minutes. As it tends to follow a larger than normal...

With increasing frequency, I wake up at about 3am feeling unusually hot, like a ...

dmart7

•6 months ago

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Type II Diabetes Research

I am looking to understand and find out more about Type II Diabetes. I was wondering if there happen to be any current trials, studies, or research programs...

I am looking to understand and find out more about Type II Diabetes. I was wonde...

Richard-Allen

•6 months ago

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Prediabetes

Hello all I’ve just done a HbA1c test with medichecks and it’s come back as 42 mMol/Mol The reason I took the test is i have the usual aches and pains but...

Hello all I’ve just done a HbA1c test with medichecks and it’s come back as 42...

Nesting

•7 months ago

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Change to diet

Plodding along for years with T2, first metformin but now insulin twice per day. Reasonably good diet, try to avoid added or high sugar, although carbs can be...

Plodding along for years with T2, first metformin but now insulin twice per day....

50568789

•7 months ago

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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 being used by those who don’t have insulin pumps. Unfortunately, the last G6...

Today, I have started using the updated G7 system since the G6 was no longer bei...

Activity2004

Administrator•1 year ago

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United Through Diabetes Wellness event in Kennilworth UK.

DRWF is hosting our first United Through Diabetes Wellness event on 16th September at Chesford Grange Hotel. The day is for everyone living with diabetes. The...

DRWF is hosting our first United Through Diabetes Wellness event on 16th Septemb...

DRWF

Partner•1 year ago

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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 put on a few kgs now 70kg and was told my cholesterol is a little high amd my...

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

Contra21

•1 year ago

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TV programme Tonight

There is a tv programme being shown tonight iin ITV called Tonight. The edition tonigh is about aging well and I have a small piece in it regarding getting...

There is a tv programme being shown tonight iin ITV called Tonight. The edition ...

Koalajane

•1 year ago

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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 started taking mirtazapine after my last test. I feel absolutely fine and have...

I had my HBA1C this week and had the results back and it came back as 98. I star...

GemGem95

•1 year ago

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HbA1c has gone down!!!!

Saw the diabetes nurse yesterday, my HbA1c is 63, down from 88 (not sure when it was 88, but who cares!) I've been on Ozempic for about a year, but couldn't...

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

Hidden

•1 year ago

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Vitamin B12 and Metformin

As a diabetic, I have been prescribed Metformin which I tolerated well. Recently I have been feeling really tired and am now being tested for B12 deficiency,...

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

24yearsandcounting

•1 year ago

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Remo 100 side effects

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

Ashrar81

•2 years ago

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New Sensor: DEXCOM

Yesterday, I had changed the sensor since it was the 10th day of the session. In the early morning hours, I was woken up by the alarm on the receiver because...

Yesterday, I had changed the sensor since it was the 10th day of the session. I...

Activity2004

Administrator•2 years ago

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10-Days!: DEXCOM

I have had a sensor recently that lasted the full 10-day period as it was supposed to. I was very surprised since the sensor seemed to be having a few...

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

Activity2004

Administrator•2 years ago

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Dapagliflozin

hello, I found out in august last year that I’m type 2 diabetic. I went for an appointment to see the nurse and she put me on Dapagliflozin which I have to...

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

Nicolaclare01

•2 years ago

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Flushing 90 mins after food.

Just recently started to feel a hot flush after meals, particularly carb heavy. I'm not diabetic but am prone to hypoglycemia if I don't eat regularly. I have...

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

celticlady

•2 years ago

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Extremity pains caused by Diabetes?

The soles of my feet are very painful and my fingers are also sore, I have difficulty operating switches and opening bubble packs of medication. Could this be...

The soles of my feet are very painful and my fingers are also sore, I have diffi...

TeresaMay

•2 years ago

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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 manage it myself. I am a little over weight at 75 kilos but what else can I do...

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

KC2906

•2 years ago

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World Diabetes Day 2022

Hi all, We know a lot of DRWF supporters are interested in the research we are funding about diabetes. For this year's World Diabetes Day we have produced a...

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

SamDRWF

Administrator•2 years ago

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Condition checking

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (to be controlled by diet) in June. I had my eyes photo'd, my feet checked. I was given eating advice which you could sum...

I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (to be controlled by diet) in June. I had m...

TeresaMay

•2 years ago

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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 nurse made no mention of informing DVLA re.: his license. He’s only been on...

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

Runrig01

•2 years ago

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Posts - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation | HealthUnlocked

Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation

when do doctors give you Ozempic?

latest HBA1C test

Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

helpPlease

T2D / insulin resistance tips please 😊

Mody type 10

Can normal people get hypoglycemia

When to take Metformin for maximum reduction of HbA1c?

Semaglutide not working

Metabolic symptoms at 3am

Type II Diabetes Research

Prediabetes

Change to diet

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

United Through Diabetes Wellness event in Kennilworth UK.

What's happening to me

TV programme Tonight

I’m really anxious about my appointment

HbA1c has gone down!!!!

Vitamin B12 and Metformin

Remo 100 side effects

New Sensor: DEXCOM

10-Days!: DEXCOM

Dapagliflozin

Flushing 90 mins after food.

Extremity pains caused by Diabetes?

Just been advised I am pre diabetic

World Diabetes Day 2022

Condition checking

Newly started on insulin…. What are the DVLA rules?

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