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    Please help

    Okay, I tried cinnamom, fenugreek, metamorfin and gynema.Nothing worked.I have problems with metamorfin,I feel weak with it and it caused me pain.Liver problems.I m vegetarian and metamorfin could cause my defiency in nutrients.Also problems with digestion.Im using probiotics.Could anybody help me?
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    Hi! Newbie here.

    Hey people! :) My name is Cristiana and I'm 27 - I've been riding the rollercoaster of the 'betes now for 16 years. My fiancé told me to explore the world of forums because it's something i've never really participated in. Up until about two years ago I was very reserved about my diabetes and...
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    venipuncture blood tube
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    medical alert ✻dog tag✻
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    silicone ✻medical alert✻ bands for diabetes
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    ✻test strip✻ pot
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    ✻single use✻ blood lancet
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    ✻grab-and-go✻ caddy
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    ✻glucose✻ tablets
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    ✻sterile✻ urine collection cup
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    I think I have diabetic gastroparesis

    I have not been well the past couple of months. I’ve had ambulance trips and hospital admissions that I have really found difficult emotionally. I’m so anxious that something is wrong and it’s so hard to get a face to face doctors appointment at my GP due to corona. I am scared for my health. I...
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    Type 1 Diabetes and Sleep study for dissertation!!

    Hello! My name is Shivani and I am a MSc Health Psychology student from De Montfort University posting to advertise for my dissertation study regarding experiences of sleep in adults with type 1 diabetes. I am looking for volunteers to complete a sleep diary and participate in an online...
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    My First Day of Keto Diet having Diabetes

    Its my first day of Keto Diet and Intermittent diet. Your comments are greatly appreciated.
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    Cake Recipes

    Hello! My mothers birthday is coming up soon and I want to make a cake for her but the problem is, is that she has type 2 diabetes and I'm very new to this kind of stuff. All I know is that there can't be any sugar and carbs(?), is it possible if you could recommend some recipes for cakes that...
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    1 minute coconut bread

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    Coronavirus and working..

    Hi everyone, I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for nearly 20 years now and I also have coeliac disease. I take 4 injections a day and also 4 metofirm tablets. I am 25 years old and I am a retail worker so I be up close and personal with the general public on a daily basis, as my field of work is based...
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    Chronic Wounds Studies (DERMA project) - University of Portsmouth

    Hello everyone, My name is Florence Nguyen, a research assistant at the University of Portsmouth. I am a part of a research team who are developing new interventions for the management and treatment of chronic wounds (chronic wounds are wounds that have failed to heal within 3 weeks). We are...
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    My Story - Left it late

    Hey everyone, I wanted to share my story with you guys because my diagnosis got me inspired to start a blog. I have been wanting to do it for years and this finally gave me the push. If anyone thinks they have symptoms of diabetes (drinking a lot, weeing a lot, weight loss, feeling tired, etc)...
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    The Joys of Diabetes

    Hi All, I haven't posted for a while, but have been reading threads and using Learning Zone. I have my retinopathy appointment today (eek) - I am useless at keeping eyes open for any type of drop/dye. And yesterday when testing BG I got the needle stuck in my finger. An incredibly painful...
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    Help

    Hi all. This is my first post so go lightly on me please :-) I am 30 and have diabetes type 2 (well after a couple of years and they still don’t know which one ) I’m a delivery driver and do 8hour shifts, which I struggle with ☹️ I have to nap at least once in the day or there is no way I would...
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