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    My GP does not take cholesterol tests for me

    I am a Type 1 diabetic since 1974 and now I am in a conflict situation with the medical doctor whom I meet once a year. She refused to order cholesterol tests in the lab for me because I have refused to take statin medication any more, due to some side effects which I got. My normal cholesterol...
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    When I was working, I also had much much worse HbA1c than now on pension. High BG in the morning until noon and every stressful day raised the sugar to high levels. Stress affects s lot and the situations when you cannot focus on the treatment fully. Do not blame yourself! After retiring...
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    I had exactly the same HbA1c as you (36). I was very pleased with the result as I am not using pump. My diet consists of youghurt, rye bread, cheese, olive oil and mainly vegetarian dishes. Also a bar of chocolate now and then, especially during long biking trips. I do avoid dishes which raise...
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