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Hi, I haven’t been to the site for ages; could you recommend a good thread on statins and blood sugar raises. Is that a ‘known’ thing here? Many thanks Dillinger

Hello, Are any members involved with this? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60133358 If so could you let us know how you are finding it? Is it a game changer or does guestimating carbs make it unwieldy? Does it have low glucose alarms like the Freestyle Libre? Thanks Dillinger

I was on Lantus for a long time and found moving to Levemir really helpful; for one thing you can split it so the action is flatter. Whatever the drug companies say no long acting insulin lasts as long as it is claimed. See if you can persuade your GP to prescribe you some.

Great post! Have you seen Kendrick on potassium? https://drmalcolmkendrick.org/2013/03/04/potassium-your-invisible-friend/ It's very interesting but bizarrely it's impossible to get potassium supplements at the levels he talks about for improving all cause mortality; about 4500 mg of...

A measured deficiency would be the best indicator. There is evidence that for Type 1 diabetics at least one of the issues is reduced thiamine (B1) levels which according to this artice "definitively has a role in the diabetic endothelial vascular diseases (micro and macroangiopathy), lipid...

I'd always take your medication in hand luggage; the last time I travelled I seem to remember that there was a note in security to display medication so I put mine in one of the clear plastic bags. They also 'advise' you to have documentation (such as prescriptions) showing that the medication...

I'd say don't let perfect be the enemy of good. If having a bit of sugar helps you keep on the straight and narrow diet wise go ahead. But, in general I agree with your mum. You should always listen to your mum right?!

That's a great result. How do you feel about it? Are you having hypos? If you're happy and you are managing to avoid erratic hypos (i.e. ones where you can't explain them - we all have hypos at some point) then keep doing what you are doing. The absolute worst piece of advice I ever got was a...

There's also an article in The Guardian about this; https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/feb/28/diabetics-eating-disorder-diabulimia What is so sad about being caught up by this (NUANCE alert!) is that the people who suffer from it are on the right track - i.e. it's good to reduce your...

Is the pharmacy that you normally get insulin from near your work? They may be able to give you an emergency supply - you may have to get your GP's surgery to confirm.

A couple of things; you are pushing a classic 'argument from authority' position with your 30 years experience, impeccable HbA1c, support for dietary expert researchers and full analysis of the study text. But none of that matters; it is the song not the singer. As has been repeatedly...

Afternoon. Here is the link to the study that is being discussed. The bulk of it is behind a paywall. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31809-9/fulltext I'm guessing the reason many are having a pop at this is these types of study are relatively common, are...

It's puzzling that it doesn't retain all the data it receives isn't it? I also use an app by Sugarmate that gives slightly better analytics i.e. averages, median, estimated HbA1c and the like. Anyone else have analytic app suggestions?

Hi @Indy51 - you've summoned me back from beyond the beyond! Hope all's good. That was one of mine. Is everyone still arguing about statins and low-carbing on here? I hope so; we need SOME continuity in our lives! Best Dillinger

There are many threads on here just like this. It’s very distressing to read. What this HCP is suggesting is magical thinking not science. Food either has carbohydrates or it does not. All carbohydrates are just chains of glucose, some longer than others. One’s body responds to glucose in...