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Have you been able to reduce your medications?

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20/05/2020 at 17:58

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i am a diabetic 2 , I am retired so far managed to reduce medication, was on Metformin 1000mgms plus Gliclzide 80mgms twice daily, now taking Metformin 1000mgms and 40mgms twice daily. Hopefully this reduction continues.

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@Pippadog‍ Hello Pippadog, thank you for starting this discussion. That is wonderful to hear that you've made progress! What did you do to allow that to happen? 

Hello members, have you been able to made a reduction in your medication? If so, how did you do it? Do you have any tips or activities that really worked for you? Feel free to share with us here!

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Have you been able to reduce your medications? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-type-2-diabetes/diabetes-and-covid-19-3381 2020-05-22 15:23:31

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22/05/2020 at 15:40

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I had a bad attack of IBS, lost almost 2 stone in weight and my diet change. I became aware my blood sugar had dropped, this confirmed by my blood sugar. I contacted my GP who agreed to reduce my medication, so far so good. The weight loss was one of the key factors.


Have you been able to reduce your medications? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-type-2-diabetes/diabetes-and-covid-19-3381 2020-05-22 15:40:26

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I am glad that you have been able to reduce your meds.  I had terrible side effects after taking metformin, I found Chef Cynthia Louise online, she encouraged to to eat a plant based diet. The weight just fell off me and I am not diabetic anymore GP can,t believe the results I had.  I have not been signed off by the GP.  I still attend diabetic clinic.  

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Have you been able to reduce your medications? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-type-2-diabetes/diabetes-and-covid-19-3381 2020-05-22 16:40:51

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