Zilsniggy
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi everyone,
So after speaking to the nurse today my hba1c has gone from 85 to 64 currently on 500mg metfomin twice a day. My cholesterol is 5.4 and she has told me I need to start statins because I'm diabetic and my cholesterol is high. Is anyone else on statins with that sort of level? I'm a bit scared to take them, she has also upped my metformin to 1g twice a day. Diagnosed with diabetes last November and this is the first time I have spoken to her. Feeling very anxious and down
I'd find a more progressive nurse, it would appear that this one is stuck in a time warp! Do some research for yourself on a low carb or even Keto diet. These have been known to reverse the symptoms of diabetes, or more accurately, put it in remission, for many of us.
A new diagnosis of diabetes needs a lot of advice and support, and it seems that yours has been lacking.
Try the DiatDoctor website for loads of info on both ways of eating, plus the Low Carb Programme on here has had huge success and is award winning.
Don't just accept what ill informed people tell you, you have made great strides already in lowering your HBA1c!