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Blood sugar testing

Hi I'm type 2 diabetic and I currently manage this by taking metformin 3 times per day weight each meal. I am concerned that I never know what my blood sugar...

Hi I'm type 2 diabetic and I currently manage this by taking metformin 3 times p...

WordsleyGirl

•6 years ago

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Been for Laser treatment today.

Have been for laser treatment today at a local eye hosp. The staff where brilliant & very caring. Sunderland Eye Infirmary is one of the best in the UK. Did...

Have been for laser treatment today at a local eye hosp. The staff where brillia...

HOBIEONE

•6 years ago

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Dvla

I had my HGV licence revoked due to me being on insulin, due to the medication I was on it turned out to be the medicine that caused my diabetes I know don’t...

I had my HGV licence revoked due to me being on insulin, due to the medication I...

GlutenLadYorkshire

•6 years ago

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Medicated induced diabetes

Last year my neurologist prescribed me with a drug called olanzapine this caused me diabetes that caused me to go into a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state I was...

Last year my neurologist prescribed me with a drug called olanzapine this caused...

GlutenLadYorkshire

•6 years ago

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Dvla

I was on insulin after taking the drug olanzapine prescribed by a doctor, I contacted dvla and they revoked my hgv licence but I kept my car licence, after I...

I was on insulin after taking the drug olanzapine prescribed by a doctor, I cont...

GlutenLadYorkshire

•6 years ago

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Metformin for insulin resistance

I have insulin resistance. I'm constantly hungry no matter what I eat. I'm overweight and on the pathway for bariatric surgery. To get the surgery I need to...

I have insulin resistance. I'm constantly hungry no matter what I eat. I'm overw...

Bearfam

•6 years ago

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Been to A & E today

My insulin pump was set wrong. Too high in afternoon in the last two days. It is normally really good & I love my Medtronic. This June is my 53 diversary so...

My insulin pump was set wrong. Too high in afternoon in the last two days. It is...

HOBIEONE

•6 years ago

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It's Saturday! (5-18-19): DEXCOM

Well, it's Saturday and I'm getting ready for inserting a new sensor this afternoon. So far, the one that needs removing is still working! I got...

Well, it's Saturday and I'm getting ready for inserting a new sensor this aftern...

Activity2004

Administrator•6 years ago

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Metformin

I have just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and have started on Metformin. Was just wondering has anyone experienced any pain in the chest, shoulders or...

I have just been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and have started on Metformin. ...

carly1971

•6 years ago

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Low carb diet

Following a low carb. diet moved my blood sugar levels in to the normal range.

WorriedLou123

•6 years ago

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Sensor Update: DEXCOM

Well, the sensor for last week lasted for the entire 7 days-- with a few hiccups here and there. Not really too much to worry about since this morning, I got...

Well, the sensor for last week lasted for the entire 7 days-- with a few hiccups...

Activity2004

Administrator•6 years ago

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Looking After Yourself

It’s in your best interest! Keep active as much as you can & eat carefully. It pays.

It’s in your best interest! Keep active as much as you can & eat carefully. It...

HOBIEONE

•6 years ago

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Semaglutide

Has anyone here tried this? I’ve been on it for 3 weeks and I certainly won’t be carrying on. The side effects-for me anyway-are far too much. The nausea is...

Has anyone here tried this? I’ve been on it for 3 weeks and I certainly won’t b...

sue32

•6 years ago

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Busy Week For Son

This Friday, "Driving Test" then on Sat., he is playing in the final of the league. Good luck to him & team!

This Friday, "Driving Test" then on Sat., he is playing in the final of the leag...

HOBIEONE

•6 years ago

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New Poll: What Type of Diabetes Do You Have?

We have a new poll today. It's: https://healthunlocked.com/drwfdiabetes/polls/140666764/what-type-of-diabetes-do-you-have-please-say-what-other-is....

We have a new poll today. It's: https://healthunlocked.com/drwfdiabetes/polls/...

Activity2004

Administrator•6 years ago

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This Week's Update/News: DEXCOM

I have just changed the old sensor and inserted the newest one. It's still in the warm-up period, so there's time before I have to do any of the calibrations....

I have just changed the old sensor and inserted the newest one. It's still in t...

Activity2004

Administrator•6 years ago

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Pre-Diabetes Topic

Since we have had some postings/questions recently on the subject of Pre-Diabetes, we've decided to add it as the first topic for the Topics section. When you...

Since we have had some postings/questions recently on the subject of Pre-Diabete...

Activity2004

Administrator•6 years ago

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diabetes and weight loss nhs trials

The NHS has been doing trials of diet for weight and diabetes england.nhs.uk/2018/11/very... and its proving very succesful with peeps loosing large amounts of...

The NHS has been doing trials of diet for weight and diabetes england.nhs.uk/201...

pauluk60

•6 years ago

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Neuropathy

Hey you guys jus wanted to introduce myself and see if i can find any similar stories or people who are going thru something similar and can offer support i am...

Hey you guys jus wanted to introduce myself and see if i can find any similar st...

destiny05

•6 years ago

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Medicine induced diabetes

Last year I was given a drug by a neurologist called olanzapine it was to aid me to go to sleep but it was not a sleeping tablet it was more of a mind relaxant...

Last year I was given a drug by a neurologist called olanzapine it was to aid me...

GlutenLadYorkshire

•6 years ago

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Disappointed

I am really disappointed in the lack of feedback I am getting from you guys regarding my carbs daily intake. Don't see any point in being a member. Guess it...

I am really disappointed in the lack of feedback I am getting from you guys rega...

Piano333

•6 years ago

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Frequent Urination

Need information, type 2 diabetes. Medication: Glicazide. Does anyone have the same problem?

Need information, type 2 diabetes. Medication: Glicazide. Does anyone have the s...

Mono1234

•6 years ago

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New to Forum

Hi, New to the forum. Looking forward to finding out more on type 2 diabetes.

Mono1234

•6 years ago

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Posts - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation | HealthUnlocked

Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation

All posts for May 2019

Blood sugar testing

Been for Laser treatment today.

Dvla

Medicated induced diabetes

Dvla

Metformin for insulin resistance

Been to A & E today

It's Saturday! (5-18-19): DEXCOM

Metformin

Low carb diet

Sensor Update: DEXCOM

Looking After Yourself

Semaglutide

Busy Week For Son

New Poll: What Type of Diabetes Do You Have?

This Week's Update/News: DEXCOM

Pre-Diabetes Topic

diabetes and weight loss nhs trials

Neuropathy

Medicine induced diabetes

Disappointed

Frequent Urination

New to Forum

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