Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

[Jenniewren1958]

4.9 this morning. Given all the evidence against taking statins how many of you are still taking it. I’m still taking it but would like to stop just a bit frightened to bite the bullet.

Hi Janet I was on statins for few months & bg went up loads so came off

 

[JanetMcDowell]

Hi Janet
When I was given Statin a few years back and the side effects : I couldn't walk very painful (the nerve under my feet ).
I put myself on strict diet and it worked
It seemed that the HbA1c reduce also the cholesterol.

Were you low fat as well or just low carb.

 

[geefull]

good morning all

4.3 today

 

[NewTD2]

6.7 today!!! Didn’t sleep well.

Will check again in an hour.

 

[Prem51]

Good Morning! 6.4 at 0450.

No Meds.

 

[JohnEGreen]

4.9

no meds

 

[bigjim19]

4.9 this morning. Given all the evidence against taking statins how many of you are still taking it. I’m still taking it but would like to stop just a bit frightened to bite the bullet.

I’ve been on statins over a year now have have had no side effects doesn’t bother my BG in fact don’t think there is any difference but I have read all the stories and I know how you feel !!!

 

[bigjim19]

6.5 today can’t understand this at times practically starved myself yesterday had a pretty good sleep and I’ve struck my average figure again of late any thoughts??

 

[oh_dear_me]

7.0 pretty normal for me. Last night though 5.8!!!! Yay!

 

[NewTD2]

Dropped to 5.7 after an hour from 6.7!

 

[Down-Jai 001]

Hi Jenet
I followed the Diabetic Menu at the time. Now started the Low carb diet so that I could get off the evening insulin

 

[Granny_grump_]

Were you low fat as well or just low carb.

Hi Janet not had statins for years due to terrible night cramps, but I was on LCHF diet for just over 12 months cholesterol went up from 4.5 to 7.4 so I gave into doctors and was given Atorvastatin 20 mg around a month ago this seems ok.no cramps better than Simvastatin. But no intention of staying on them once cholesterol comes back down, I've now changed my diet to low carb low fat and cut out loads of carbs eat more veg. K

 

[Granny_grump_]

6.7 today!!! Didn’t sleep well.

Will check again in an hour.

Lack of sleep can give higher readings was 6.7 your waking reading!K

 

[Granny_grump_]

6.7 today!!! Didn’t sleep well.

Will check again in an hour.

Hi@NewTD2 there is another type2 forum called blood glucose with some chat! Click on Home button top of page scroll to the with some chat you can post questions get answers to anything that may be bothering you on there. Have you had type 2 information from @daisy1 yet will help you why your new type2 .K

 

[Greg1957]

9.3 this morning, improvement on yesterday.

 

[NewTD2]

Hi@NewTD2 there is another type2 forum called blood glucose with some chat! Click on Home button top of page scroll to the with some chat you can post questions get answers to anything that may be bothering you on there. Have you had type 2 information from @daisy1 yet will help you why your new type2 .K

Thank you!

 

[Granny_grump_]

Thank you!

@NewTD2 your welcome will tag @daisy1 for you so you can get a better idea about looking after yourself with type2 diabetes, wish you well and don't be afraid of asking any questions that's what this site is all about to help you through it all. So much help and advice on here takes a little time to work out how to navigate the different forums and threads but you will get the hand of it, I'm sure! Again just ask. K

 

[Chocomin]

4.9

 

[Granny_grump_]

9.3 this morning, improvement on yesterday.

Hi @Greg1957 when where you diagnosed,just trying to workout how long you've been trying to get your BG down,and what foods are you eating to help you reduce them! K

 

[Granny_grump_]

4.9

Very good for a newbie, but if you need help and advice this is definitely the place to be so good luck on your new journey and hopefully you will keep your BG levels low. K