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    Statins

    Had phone call from the pharmacist at my practice about my cholesterol figures - Serum Cholesterol/HDL 3.3 Serum LDL cholesterol 4.8 Serum non high density lipoprotein 5.2 Serum Cholesterol 7.5 Serum trigs 0.8 Serum HDL cholesterol 2.3 She said that I should definitely be taking statins, She...
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    Statins

    After my latest blood test I was told that the pharmacist would be phoning me. Thought to myself - this is going to be cholesterol. Correct. Tried to put the frighteners on me. Got very shirty when I refused statins. 'new studies show that I am a risk of a heart attack and I should avoid...
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    Exercise

    I'm seeing the 'diabetic nurse' on 22nd July, I'll ask her to explain.
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    Exercise

    Had my yearly blood test this morning, Haven't got all my results yet but there is one line on my record - GPPAQ physical activity index: inactive (XaPP8). I walk most days and my Fitbit says I walk more than 40 miles a week. Why does my record say inactive. Is it because I don't go to the...
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    OK Rant, apologies in advance

    This is my rant. After Covid restrictions were lifted I started getting dizzy spells so phoned surgery and got an telephone appointment (helpful). Doctor phoned and I explained and was given an appointment (can't send a photo) Checked what doctor had put on my record - no diabetes (I have been...
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    High carb day - a day in hospital

    Allan Carr was my friends FIL. I had a session with him in his house. He died of lung cancer.
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    its been a minute !! but it can be done

    Well done
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    Cateracts!

    I have had both eyes done. Doctor was brilliant. She asked how I have managed my whole life with my right eye very very short sighted, in fact I didn't use that eye at all. She said she would alter my lens and I now can see out of that eye, not enough to actually read but good enough. (don't...
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    Hba1c

    Well done and keep up the good work.
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    Hba1c Now in the Normal Range

    Well done
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    My new HbA1c test result is...

    Well done
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    Lack of low carb options in stores!!

    I carry a small magnifying glass in my bag because sometimes the nutritional information is so small. Is the Carbzone bread any good, I think I would like a toasted bacon sandwich. I've just looked and it's 3.7 per slice - not worth it.
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    Hba1c progress

    Well done
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    Oldvatr; sad news.

    So sad -RIP
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    Newbie with alarmingly high test results

    Having lost 5 stone on a low carb diet, one word of advice - don't buy new clothes use a charity shop until you have got to the weight you are happy with. Good luck
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