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On my diabetes course I was told the minimum to maintain good brain activity was 130 gms per day

Can someone explain why I need to be concerned about a cholesterol level of 3.4 being too low ?

Ok Sanguine , do I just cut them out completely or take one every other day instead of every day,

I,m type 2 diet controlled for 9 months now , I was prescribed atorvastatin 10 mg as my cholesterol was 5.9 , after 2 months I have had a cholesterol test and result is 3.4, hdl =1.3 , Ldl = 1.65 and no side effects , any comments please are welcome, thanks Dave , PS I have no idea what my...

I,m diet controlled type 2 , and 2 slices of Burgen soya and Linseed bread with butter and a small amount of strawberry jam works for me. Thats about 24 grams of carbs .

Ryvita did,nt work for me, try Burgen soya and linseed bread available from any supermarket , that gives me low BG readings and is way nicer than Ryvita, try 2 slices toasted and test 2 hrs after and see how it goes.

Read the DVLA advice sheet in my opinion you are OK at present.

I am type 2 diet controlled and have just had my 2nd HBA1C test result today of 38, which I think is pretty good, looks like I have the blood /Glucose thing under control, however my cholesterol readings are high, ie 5.9, Hdl= 1.2 Ldl = 4.02 , 3 months ago it was 5.6, the Doctor wants...

Hello Charlie , I was diagnosed 6 months ago now and just want to reassure you that with a few diet and lifestyle changes you can control it without major changes to your life. I am diet controlled and have good control of my blood/glucose levels . This website is a great place to be, ask lots...

Top Result well done, thats great news.

Today, Breakfast : 2 slices of Bergen soya/linseed bread toasted with ham/cheese on top,coffee, Lunch Macdonalds grilled chicken and bacon salad, medium fries, sour creme /chive sauce, coffee, Evening meal, stir fried chicken breast, leeks, onion ,and 4 hash browns 2 glasses of red wine.

Can,t say I have tried these, but new potatoes work well for me and so do Hash Browns, just have a look at the carb content and eat to your meter, post how it goes .

Hi Sue, Alpen no added sugar worked for me, 55gms with semi skimmed milk gave me 6.7bg 2hrs after,like you i needed a quick brekky for when I am running late, Scrambled eggs on Burgen bread is good too.

I had a glucose tolerance test to prove my diagnosis and have been type 2 for 4 months, the good news is that with a good understanding of whats occuring with your body and discipline with diet it, s manageable without massive changes to your life style, check out the low carb forum and sort out...

HBA1C 5.4 Diet controlled