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Although high cholesterol is associated with diet , there is also a genetic component as well @fendertele . A far more accurate test around risk would be an Apo B test (Apolipoprotein B ) . I take statins, currently 20mg daily. It has brought my LDL ‘s down and increased my HDL’s . I’ve...

Those low readings on your CGM are you confirming the reading with a finger prick test? CGMs are know to show low numbers, when in fact ones blood sugars are in the 4’s. You are , however, having symptoms that may be low blood sugar , but if was me I would definitely cross check with a...

Not sure if this is any help to you @NeetaMD . I got very ill with sepsis pneumonia a few years ago. I was on massive doses of antibiotics. They totally wiped out my good gut bacteria , probably the bad ones too. The reason for my post is that it did not take long for my gut to recover . So I’m...

@grantg I have to take Tylenol ( Acetaminophen ) for minor ailments as I cannot have NSAIDS due to peptic ulcer disease. For my multi joint arthritis , my spine being seriously affected , I take meds that contain Acetaminophen and Methocarbamol . I only take it when absolutely necessary, which...

@NeetaMD I was a competitive runner , not now of course, but I do try and keep myself fit. Yes, I agree it’s not normal to have to restrict your diet, particularly ones carb intake, but for whatever reason your body is having some problems with glucose regulation. Insulin resistance is one of...

Hi there @NeetaMD. It sounds like you have had a stressful time, but glad you had some good news health wise. I’m in the same position as you, lean, fit good diet, but raised blood sugars. It sounds like your body is not coping with the foods you are eating, hence the raised blood sugars in the...

@grantg I cannot take any form of codeine , no matter how small the dosage.Apart from inducing vomiting it also causes me to have a complete disruption of my digestion.

Happy New Year to you too @julieclarke

Yes there is a genetic components to LADA/ T1 . Having a genetic susceptibility does not mean you will have T1, in your case it did, but generally it just increases your risk. Several genes have been identified as influencing a gene response, they are the HLA DQ8 and DQ2 and HLA-DR3/4/5 alleles...

Sorry @nyimah I should have asked, are you still on steroids ?

Hi and welcome to the forum. We are not allowed to diagnose on the forum @nyimah , but we can offer our own experiences. Have you had a HbA1c test recently? It’s a blood draw that tests to see what your average blood sugars are over the past 3 months. That would give you a clearer picture of how...

@Glu Koce are you asking if powdered sugars raise insulin secretion faster, to counter the rise in blood sugar, if they are ‘free sugars’ . Might I suggest you test your blood sugar levels with a glucometer or use a CGM device. That way you can see just how quickly your blood sugars rise...

“showing signs of low” means that when your blood sugars drop , because your blood sugars are running high, you make get all jittery and feeling off, that’s because your body is used to your blood sugars being high. When you feel jittery and off, maybe check to see what your blood sugars are...

Thanks @grantg

Can you provide us with a source for the ketosis prone subtype of T2 @Peter OConnor . :) I’m familiar with this T2subtype, but it may help members to read about this subtype in more depth.