Recent Content by Melgar

The diagnostic criteria must be different here @Antje77 . I tested positive for one of the auto antibodies, my blood sugars are raised, but not high. I Haven’t been diagnosed with LADA (thank goodness) even though my C-Peptides are low/normal . Here you have to have two of the four antibodies...

Yes, I can smell cinnamon apple pie, but it is an abstract smell if that makes sense. As for external imagination, I don’t think seeing something with eyes open indicates external imagination as I cannot translate it into a format that others can read or see. It’s stuck in my own mind, so to me...

Ha, this is interesting. I don’t have to close my eyes to see an apple. If I imagine it I can see it whether my eyes are open or closed. I can utilize all my senses. I can smell the apple, feel it and taste it. I can hear myself eating it . Funny, because I have no external imagination, but I do...

Have you done a non-fasting C-Peptide test @LittleGreyCat ?

It’s primarily the presence of auto antibodies @LittleGreyCat . Yes, low C-Peptides is a strong indicator, but the presence of the known T1 antibodies is a core requirement. I believe it is the same with most if not all autoimmune disorders, unless the person is seronegative. Seronegative is...

@nirishdaisy I don’t avoid my cholesterol levels. Cholesterol levels are one of those areas in health care that is confusing, every person and his dog has an opinion. As far as Drs receiving kickbacks from statin uptake from their patients I personally couldn’t care less. I dare say it is true...

Hey @NCC1701 my brother has LADA. He was diagnosed after losing a lot of weight, high ketones, very low C-Peptides, and positive auto antibodies. He was put on insulin immediately. I believe the current medical opinion aligns with starting insulin therapy early to help extend beta cells life...

I’ve never tried them , but they are available to buy from local garden centres here.

One reason why healthy people have heart attacks, and what experts say could help. This article was published today by Jennifer La Grassa, Christine Birak · CBC News · Apr 26, 2026 1:00 AM PDT. It’s a Canadian publication, but very relevant to everyone. It concerns Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), a...

800 mls whipping cream , ground beef , lettuce , toms , lactose free milk , chicken breasts , gluten free Worcestershire sauce , new potatoes , cucumber .

I have Fuchs Dystrophy , one of the symptoms (There are many), are dry eyes during the daytime, but very blurred vision when I wake up in the mornings because the pump cells in my eyes don’t work well so my eyes become water logged. So completely the reverse of your situation @Julie27318 ...

Sorry, at the risk of cross-posting bread would send my blood sugars high. Unless it’s a ‘low carb’ bread the flour in breads is a carbohydrate . A typical thin slice of bread contains around 15g, a thicker slice around 20g . It matters not whether it’s white bread or whole-wheat.

I have osteoarthritis, it’s in all my joints. I have had several operations on my knees due to the osteoarthritis. It’s hard, strengthening muscles to support your joints brings about pain and swelling, but if you don’t the muscles around your knees become weakened creating more strain on your...

@Royjk I’m in agreement with @Moony , hard cheese has low lactose levels. I am lactose intolerant. I tested positive for lactose intolerance in my early 40’s by my gastroenterologist . I can cope with very small amounts of regular milk, like what I put in my tea . If I have 3-4 teas with...

As I said your body , your choice and your risk . Statins have helped bring down my Lipoprotein (a) , raised my HDL and contrary to what most people experience , stopped my aching legs. I simply don’t buy that high ApoB results are not a major risk factor for CVD and stroke. I’m simply not...