Westley

I was put on Rosuvastatin. I resisted for a year or so as my Triglycerides were very low, but my LDL’s were high. My Dr wasn’t pushy and...

I put off starting statins for years because of fear of side effects, probably influenced by what I'd read online, and some aversion to...

I am a T1 diabetic for 30 years. I have fasted for breakfast (time restricted windows) for the last 11 years. Here are a few basic...

This is why it is so good for you. Interesting watch which explains insulin sensitivity & fasting. This is what made me start fasting.

I do occasional fasts (Also T1 but MDI not pumping), and one thing that surprised me is how long it raises my insulin sensitivity for -...

No doubt. I take statins @Westley. They brought my cholesterol down to normal levels. My ApoB results are great. Sadly my Lp (a) results...

Thank you for clarifying. I don't want to suggest anything nefarious, just that those working (even voluntarily and elected) for a...

@Westley Moderators of these forums are not paid by DCUK. They are unpaid elected forumites whose opinions are their own and whose...

Again, problems with one study from the 50s do not invalidate the huge amounts of better studies and high quality evidence since then...

While it's true that the old Ancel Keys 7 countries study had some flaws, it's very far from the only evidence we have linking LDL to...

My sugars climb steadily from around 4am, then more rapidly once I actually wake. I also keep the pen by the bed and bolus very first...

This is what I do, I inject before getting out of bed for the rise I know will happen, regardless of breakfast.

I came to the same conclusion with all the points, through personal experience

Ketoacidosis can occur with normal or low blood glucose levels - known as Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis. It is rarer than the more...

Are these fingerprick readings or CGM, if CGM they could be compression lows. How does she feel? I'm usually not too worried if I wake...