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  1. Ann1982

    Low carb and Statins

    7.5 but it went down to 5.4 on LCHF
  2. Ann1982

    Low carb and Statins

    HDL 1.86, LDL 1.3triglycerides 1.2
  3. Ann1982

    Low carb and Statins

    I do have a heart murmur but am on the very lowest dose of statin for “protection” but my cholesterol is 3.1!
  4. Ann1982

    As its Christmas...?

    I will too no doubt but I will only have a less lethal desert. ( sugar and lactose free trifle, with berries instead of sponge)
  5. Ann1982

    at very confused dot com

    Hi and welcome to the forum. I will tag @daisy1 who should be able to offer some good info and advice.
  6. Ann1982

    Coffee

    and btw “kn*****s” to the practice nurse who told me that cream was ver bad for me. My cholesterol last week was down from 4.1 to 3.7!
  7. Ann1982

    Coffee

    I drink up to about 4 cups a day of fresh ground coffee and single cream. I can’t do cappuccino when out or my glucose shoots up. There are very few places willing to give you black coffee with cream. I wonder why ?
  8. Ann1982

    Itching

    I have it too but it’s only on my left side and only on waking. Goes away after I get up! I did try tea tree and aloe gel which helped a bit.
  9. Ann1982

    Low Carb Question

    I feel the cold ever since I was diagnosed 27 years ago. I just wrap up well and never go out without gloves.
  10. Ann1982

    GP changing my meter to save money

    Dr changed my meter as well to the true you meter. It kept losing readings and wS hopeless at downloading data. I actually self funded for the contour next one after my HbA1c went from 50 to 64! The doc finally agreed with me and now prescribes the test strips for me yay success. My HbA1c is...
  11. Ann1982

    T1(LADA) or T2?

    I had the same scenario re typye1 or 2. I’ve never had any c peptide tests or any other type to confirm one way or the other! But again that was nearly 27 years ago. I think my doc just said oh she’s overweight type 2!!
  12. Ann1982

    Where can I get rid of unused pump supplies?

    Try IDDT who collect supplies for 3rd world countries they might be able to point you in the right direction.
  13. Ann1982

    HBA1C risen sharply over a year

    Lactose free milk works for me and there are less carbs in it. I have tried it as my daughter in law is lactose intolerant and she loves home made trifle. You can make a good one with sugar free jelly with some berries added instead of the sponge fingers. Then make a custard either with eggs or...
  14. Ann1982

    Canesten cream unavailable for prescription

    Much the same problem but I had to return to the docs as the pharmacist wouldn’t give it to women over 60! I get a slightly milder generic cream now which works just as well.
  15. Ann1982

    Abscesses on stomach

    Regardless of you managing it on your own I would go and get it checked. I have no idea what it could be but with diabetes it is always better to get it checked. Take care
  16. Ann1982

    Courgettes

    As a slightly higher carb veg and for kids who just won’t eat them cooked with tinned tomatoes and onions. Be cautious with the onion and tomatoes tho not too much.
  17. Ann1982

    Coffee

    I found ground coffee with hot milk or cappuccino put y sugar up. However black coffee or black coffee with cream made no difference at all.
  18. Ann1982

    Portion sizes do you weigh

    The books carbs and cals shows pictures with potion sizes and weights so it is very helpful when you are unable to weigh your food.
  19. Ann1982

    Any Known Issues with Pharmacy2U?

    Our local pharmacy can deliver to you if you are medically unable to collect scrips or are just plain unwell. Must be lucky here!
  20. Ann1982

    Socks for us??

    Never mind the socks or the whole ad. I’ll just have the guy in the advert!