Recent Content by Russell52

I have used statins for 17 years about the same time as diagnosed with type 2. All BG levels still at more than acceptable levels. Cholesterol perfect no side effects. Good luck!

Hi, metformin, emphaglozin. Cheers

Sorry for delay in replying. I may have badly phrased this. It’s an American study looking at hospitalised diabetics with Covid. It said 40 percent with undiagnosed diabetes reducing to 29 per cent for known diabetics but that did not differentiate between people with good control who should get...

Hi all, I’m T2 Fully controlled age 60 weight 10 stone 10 lbs. I do however have a couple of vodkas in the evening. Over the last few weeks my blood sugars at bed time are a bit too low at 3.9. During the day they are about 5. I don’t eat between 8 am and 6pm. Diabetic about 15 years. On the...

There is apparently some evidence now that good control increases chances of a good outcome. American research says 40% of patients with undiagnosed diabetes die. 29% of other diabetics. However obesity is also a risk factor and should be taken into account. Nevertheless it’s obviously possible...

Hi, I use Empagliflozin. I don’t inject anything but I do use Metfirmin. I would recommend Empaglifozin

LCHF is working for me. I am stable at 10 stone 4 ( waist 30 ins) and blood sugars significantly reduced since starting diet. Really cut down on bread, no rice and no pasta. One downside is muscle cramps which I've just started taking magnesium for. I have occasional treats knowing I'll spike...

It's a good drug. I understand a percentage of people get some dude effects but if you can stick with it. Not sure how it reacts with insulin tho if at all

Some excellent replies on here IMHO, however there is a tendency to over complicate what is actually very simple. Firstly, eat less carbs. Cut out bread, potatoes and pasta as well as the obvious cakes etc. Keep your weight as low as you can and exercise. Also not all people can keep there...

Bit irritated by this programme especially the end where the claim is that a large number of people remain diabetes free after following the diet. I'm Type 2 and I follow HFLC diet and my BMI is perfect but I will never be diabetes free and neither will anyone else! Thoughts?

Harsh but true :)

Hi what's a mug cake please

Many thanks

Hi, I take the usual medication including statins, perindopril, empagliflozin metformin. Also get constipated especially in the morning. Is thus down to medication or diet (HFLC). Any thoughts or remedies? Thanks

Well, I got most things nearly under control now and have become an advocate for the low carb diet. However still can't get rid of this craving to eat at about 9pm. I am aware thus is a daft time to eat anything but anybody got any ideas? I'm dreaming of chocolate cake and I'm about to do a...