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    Statins

    Had phone call from the pharmacist at my practice about my cholesterol figures - Serum Cholesterol/HDL 3.3 Serum LDL cholesterol 4.8 Serum non high density lipoprotein 5.2 Serum Cholesterol 7.5 Serum trigs 0.8 Serum HDL cholesterol 2.3 She said that I should definitely be taking statins, She...
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    Statins

    After my latest blood test I was told that the pharmacist would be phoning me. Thought to myself - this is going to be cholesterol. Correct. Tried to put the frighteners on me. Got very shirty when I refused statins. 'new studies show that I am a risk of a heart attack and I should avoid...
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    Exercise

    I'm seeing the 'diabetic nurse' on 22nd July, I'll ask her to explain.
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    Exercise

    Had my yearly blood test this morning, Haven't got all my results yet but there is one line on my record - GPPAQ physical activity index: inactive (XaPP8). I walk most days and my Fitbit says I walk more than 40 miles a week. Why does my record say inactive. Is it because I don't go to the...
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    OK Rant, apologies in advance

    This is my rant. After Covid restrictions were lifted I started getting dizzy spells so phoned surgery and got an telephone appointment (helpful). Doctor phoned and I explained and was given an appointment (can't send a photo) Checked what doctor had put on my record - no diabetes (I have been...
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    High carb day - a day in hospital

    Allan Carr was my friends FIL. I had a session with him in his house. He died of lung cancer.
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    Cateracts!

    I have had both eyes done. Doctor was brilliant. She asked how I have managed my whole life with my right eye very very short sighted, in fact I didn't use that eye at all. She said she would alter my lens and I now can see out of that eye, not enough to actually read but good enough. (don't...
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    Hba1c

    Well done and keep up the good work.
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    Hba1c Now in the Normal Range

    Well done
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    My new HbA1c test result is...

    Well done
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    Lack of low carb options in stores!!

    I carry a small magnifying glass in my bag because sometimes the nutritional information is so small. Is the Carbzone bread any good, I think I would like a toasted bacon sandwich. I've just looked and it's 3.7 per slice - not worth it.
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    Hba1c progress

    Well done
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    Oldvatr; sad news.

    So sad -RIP
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    Newbie with alarmingly high test results

    Having lost 5 stone on a low carb diet, one word of advice - don't buy new clothes use a charity shop until you have got to the weight you are happy with. Good luck
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    Becoming a little obsessed

    When I was losing weight, 5 stone, I found that charity shops were the best bet rather than keep buying new clothes that will be too big in future.
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    Diabetes and hypothyroidism - medical negligence?

    I've had an underactive thyroid for many years well before T2 diagnosis. I've never had any symptoms of UT. Doses of T4 have gone up and down over the years. Paid for a blood test through Blue Horizon which showed that I do not convert T4 to T3 (had a zero score) so I need T3 but cannot get...
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    HBA1c - please tell us how quick you reversed your numbers

    Here's mine 7/3/15 97 13st.1lb 19/8/15 55 11st.10lbs. 28/10/15 49 11st.4lbs. 22/6/16 44 10st.1lb 21/12/16 41...
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    Very Unwelcome News

    So sad to hear this, rest well my friend.
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    all is not well

    Sending love and good wishes for the future