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Old 07-08-2006, 01:02 PM
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Hi y'all!

First time here. Diagnosed as type 2 non-insulin dependant. The doc has me on Actoplus Met. Have high blood pressure as well as high cholesterol. Doing GREAT @ 42!

That's about it for now....

Rick
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Old 07-08-2006, 01:06 PM
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Hi y'all!

First time here. Diagnosed as type 2 non-insulin dependant. The doc has me on Actoplus Met. Have high blood pressure as well as high cholesterol. Doing GREAT @ 42!

That's about it for now....

Rick
Welcome Rick,

Keep it up; we're here to help, not that I have a clue what that med is
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Old 07-08-2006, 01:16 PM
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Hi Rick and welcome to the forum. Great place for information and support. Hope to see you around.
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Old 07-08-2006, 02:39 PM
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Hello Rick and welcome. What exactly is Actoplus Met?
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Old 07-08-2006, 05:39 PM
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Hi Rick and welcome to the site. I hope you stick around for a while and ask lots of questions.
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Old 07-09-2006, 12:30 AM
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Hello and welcome to this wonderful forum!

Never heard of Actoplus Met. Care to share more info please?

The very best to you,
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Old 07-09-2006, 05:16 AM
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Old 07-09-2006, 10:11 AM
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Hi & Welcome Rick. Glad you found us.

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