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I agree.Dont be too hard on your Mum.Information was not so easily obtained when I was diagnosed in 2001.The fear overshadowing our family was the risk of stroke,several members had already suffered and needed care.My reaction was,head down,take the tablets and continue to eat a healthy diet...

Welldone!Those are excellent results.Youve achieved great results very quickly.

I have been on BP meds for 45 years when my youngest son was born and I was very ill.Believe you me I was given a lot of info over many years from both my GP and the consultant I saw annually for 30 plus years.Over that time meds were changed as and when necessary.I can assure you those...

The pharmacist/chemist if you are lucky, may have a more recent awareness of contra-indications of some drugs.Mine had spotted my longstanding cough could be connected to a BP med.The med was changed,cough gone!When you see a different locum at each visit it's difficult to have any sort of...

I'm so sorry you are feeling so overwhelmed.I have an idea how it feels.Since I began learning more about D2 there have been days when I have felt the same.There is so much conflicting information out there some days my head hurt trying to take it all in,and understand.I felt I was studying for...

That seems to be good advice ringi,I've had a conversation previously with the pharmacist in our health centre Boots.Much to my surprise she really approved of low carb diets for diabetes,as did the trainee,who was very enthusiastic.Ill ask her to review my medication,I'm sure she will be very...

I am also on meds three types for BP,there may be a connection here Rachox.Ill check the leaflets for side effects.It is complicated.

Thankyou Ringi.These are very helpful suggestions.Im beginning to understand the science better and the link between salt,water,and staying hydrated.I shall certainly use the stock cube in water drink.The book recommendation sounds interesting,and will go on my next read list.

I have also given up bananas which pre low carbing I ate most days.I have just two small potatoes as a treat now.I can see that I need to address several points.Id dropped the nuts for a while in tweeking my diet to lose a little more weight.Ill add them to my shopping list.Hope things improve...

Thankyou,Resurgam.Ive had quite a few problems with dehydration in the past and have ended up in hospital several times.The good advice I had from my GP was to be like the young ones and carry bottled water everywhere!Only the Edinburgh hospital linked dehydration and diabetes.As I collapse...

Thankyou John,from a Lancashire lass living in Scotland where we have lots of lassies and lads.A lovely old English folk song beautifully sung.Perhaps the debate should end on that harmonious note.

ThankyouJimH,'I'll look out for the slimline tonic.I think if I take it in moderation it won't interfere with IBS problems.Your suggestion for low salt is also noted.Im off to the shops with a list!Can be forgetful a list solves that problem!

Thankyou badcat,I shall have a spray at the ready.That and the footbaths are a good idea.

Thankyou will try to find a sugar free one.

Thankyou iickihun.You must be psychic!I forgot to say I had just taken myself off statins after reading more about them and after my son (52) was being pressured by his GP to have them.This was the same dr. who was unaware there was a Parkrun every Saturday a few yards from the health centre.My...

All fine here.Many thanks for all your work behind the scenes.You are all appreciated,what a fantastic resource!Thankyou.

Thankyou,I shall try that He_in.Ill try the tonic water first(minus the gin I expect!)

Thankyou for such a fast response Brunneria.That fits in with the warmer weather,plus getting ready for visitors and being on my feet all day,it all makes sense to me.I will tweek my diet as you suggest now I understand better.Thankyou.