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I have just had another run in with my GP who seems only interested in getting me on statins - even though I have got my HBA1C down to 6.4 (which, when challenged, she grudgingly admitted was not actually diabetic) through weight loss and low carb diet. My total cholesterol is 5.7 (HDL and LDL...

Totally agree - I was gobsmacked when told diabetic as never eaten sweets, cakes, biscuits etc. But did eat pasta, bread, potatoes ...

Yes - sorry, total cholesterol 5.8, HDL 1.36, LDL 3.41, Trig 2.23

My main concern with statins is the side effect of increasing blood glucose - when I am working hard to keep blood glucose under control why would I want to take a drug which increases it? - but GP insisting cholesterol is more important for diabetics than glucose control??

I was diagnosed T2 last year and have been controlling my blood sugar with a low carb diet and exercise. I have fluctuated between 6.3 and 6.8 HBA1C, and my total cholesterol is 5.7. My HDL and LDL are within range - triglycerides are too high. GP is insistent on me taking Simvastatin 20mg. I am...