Recent Content by Jibba Jabba

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    Levels and COVID-19 vaccination

    my readings were raised for around 4 weeks after the second Pfizer jab. Anything between 7 to 9. They seem to have levelled out now. I tried to tell myself it was more than likely down to the vaccine and to not read too much into it. If they’d have carried on longer than the four weeks I would...
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    Suddenly out of control

    Thank you for your reply. I didn’t realise that meters would differ that much but I’ve been having a search through the forum and it seems this is quite normal.
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    Suddenly out of control

    My levels have been abnormally high for me over the past 3 weeks. I had my second Pfizer vaccine 3 weeks ago today. If they continue to stabilise, I’m putting it down to that. I’ve also got some strips for a new meter (GlucoRx Go) that I bought about a month ago so that I can compare the...
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    Fibre

    I have “porridge” every day. I found the recipe on here quite some time ago. 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons ground almonds 1 tablespoon flaxseed or linseed 1 tablespoon oats (large size, not dust) I cook it in a saucepan with some water and then when done I add some double cream...
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    Pfizer Vaccine and higher waking levels

    I didn’t think to take it which, in hindsight, would have helped. I don’t have a Libre, just test strips. Do you find the Libre expensive? I confess I haven’t been on this sight for a long, long time. I lost grip of testing as I was comfortable with what food affected me and I got lax. I’m back...
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    Pfizer Vaccine and higher waking levels

    I had my second vaccine a week ago yesterday. I’m hoping it will settle soon. 7.6 on waking this morning :(
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    Pfizer Vaccine and higher waking levels

    Thank you for your reply. My levels before were anything between 4.9 and 5.9 I don’t feel that great health wise but I suffer from fibromyalgia so I’m never normally feeling that great anyway. I did have a sore arm that was uncomfortable to sleep on and a headache. I’ve only been doing a waking...
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    Pfizer Vaccine and higher waking levels

    Hello I’m sure this has been asked before but... I had my second Pfizer vaccine last Friday and my waking levels (taken at various waking times) have seen a bit of a jump from normal: Saturday 6.8 Sunday 6.1 Monday 5.6 Tuesday 6.7 Wednesday 5.5 Thursday 7.2 Today 7.1 I’m T2, LC diet controlled...
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    High cholesteral,high blood pressure and LC diet

    Are you eating salted peanuts? Too much salt can raise your BP
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    Statins - general advice

    Thank you so much for your help. I'ts much appreciated. I'll ask for full lipid when I'm next tested. I have online access to my test results, which is great. I remember when the GP's charged for a printout
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    Statins - general advice

    Bulkbiker these are the types of figures that confuse me :( How did you work out my Trig/HDL ratio please? Is HDL the bad cholesterol? I'm presume that if I want my Trigs tested I'll have to request that when I have my next test. My GP obviously doesn't do it automatically
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    Statins - general advice

    Hi Bulkbiker Here's the information that I have: Oct 2020 Serum HDL 3.0 mmol/L Serum Cholesterol 5.5 mmol/L Serum Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 1.8 Se non HD Cholesterol Level 2.5 mmol/L SerumTrigs not taken Oct 2019 Serum HDL 2.8 mmol/L Serum Cholesterol 4.9 mmol/L Serum Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 1.8...
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    Statins - general advice

    Thank you for your reply. I have my last cholesterol test results but I don’t think they’re the full panel. I’ll dig them out
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    Statins - general advice

    I have been on Statins for around 2 years or so after caving into my GP’s advice. I was never happy in taking them. I had good diet control of my sugar levels but then started to be a bit lax in watching my carb intake. I’ve woken up to the fact that I need to get back in control and have...
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    Apple cider vinegar

    Thank you!