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I Take Metformin. The Instructions Say To Take With Food. Is This To Avoid Stomach Disorder Or To Interact With Food For Better Results?
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Hello Timothy2
I learned the hard way about making sure I ate when taking Metformin years ago
I took my metformin and got busy doing things around the house, went and did a little food shopping… read more

posted 6 days ago
I Am Curious To Hear Who Has Additional Autoimmune Diseases? And, If You Do Have, How Many? We Are Absolute Warriors!
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I'm type 1 diabetic on insulin for 37years old and asthmatic for 5 years. I've gained so much weight and don't know how to rid it. I'm thinking to use metformin as I was told that the other meds are… read more

posted 1 day ago
Good Evening, Friends. Hope You Are All Well. How Long Does A Fungal Infection Last. Thanks
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Type 2 Diabetic Experiencing Some Nerve Discomfort In Either Of My Back Legs ONLY In The Evening
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Is this the result of cramping from dehydration and poor electrolyte levels
Just a thought.
Is this from peripheral neuropathy from poorly controlled blood glucose numbers over time.

See your… read more

posted 7 days ago
Medication
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Does any of my diabetic friends take or have taken Tradjenta and if so have you had any issues with it? I was just put on this medication a few days ago and I'm having some stomach issues. Thank you for any information

A DiabetesTeam Member

Thank you AngelaDemo

posted 7 days ago
Can I Be Sure That I Won't Be Flooded With Adverts And Offers With Price Tags?
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I've never received an ad from this site.

posted 6 days ago
Good Morning To One And All God Bless . My Finances!! Cannot Handle All The So Called Must Be Followed Recipe 's To The Tee
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What I can afford is the best place to start. 2 slice's toasted brown bread with half a teaspoon of peanut butter(cheaper than to bake ), except if someone of the team has a tried and tested cheap option
2 . Wheat-Bix 2 bricks/blocks full cream milk with lots of hot water,in my case any artificial sugars turns into a hypo from Zero-0 to 30min flat,so in my 3 weeks hospital stay(open heart surgery)The Diabetic Sister and Dr found that 1 and a half of normal sugar is my safety net . with black… read more

A DiabetesTeam Member

So adjust and do what you can.

posted November 21
Substitute For Metformin?
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Any information concerning this suppliment being used in the place of Metformin?

A DiabetesTeam Member

Looks great

posted November 20
Where Can O Get Help To Get Artificial Feet. Recently Hot Amputated. (Phone Number Can Only Be Seen By DiabetesTeam Users)
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What Aspects Of Diabetes Are You Grateful For And Worried About Lately?
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I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in my early 40s (genetic Type 2 diabetes, my Mother's side of the family) and I will be 72 on 1st December, so close to 30 years. I'm grateful I'm still here and… read more

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