Recent Content by steph81170

Good idea! Thanks.

Many thanks. That is exactly what I am doing! The carbs I am consuming are all wholemeal/high fibre; am also increasing the water intake. Fingers crossed.

Another problem now I had an ultra sound scan on my gall gladder on Friday,( following an agonising bout of pain), which showed an inflamed, non~functioning gall bladder full of stones. I'm now waiting for a MRI scan and appointment with a consultant. In the meantime, research suggests a low...

Many thanks for that. Will enquire.

Another cholesterol related question: Where in the SW can I get an LDL Particle Test? The 'closest' I can find is London and I really don't want to go there just now for obvious reasons. I'm trying all the private hospitals that I know of in my area but am being greeted with "Oh, never heard of...

OK.

Yes, over the past 5 years at least, it has been high. Do you think the QRisk results are worth anything?

Many thanks for your reply and for the link and video. More than anything it's the possibility that my high cholesterol is genetic, that concerns me.

Hi, I'm in a dilemma over my high cholesterol (details later). I was diagnosed a pre diabetic 5 years ago, started eating LCHF and within a short time BS levels were in the normal range, where they have remained but cholesterol did not drop. As long as I can remember, my cholesterol has been...

It does, help - thank you! HBA1C was 42 when first diagnosed.

Feeling confused now as to what is 'acceptable' and what is not!!

:)

Oh - OK - I wonder if I can be brave enough to ask for that next time I go!!

OK, will do. Thanks for your advice.