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Hi Go to YouTube and type in 'Low Carb Down Under'. Plenty of very informative videos explaining the modern science behind high fat diets.

Ken Surkaris's graph showing the correlation between A1c and blood insulin levels (using c-peptide). "Most Australians who die from a heart attack, are doing so with pre-diabetic A1c's (higher blood insulin)" - not a direct quote.

Maybe the whole population (yeah, I know it's not going to happen) should be given a OGTT with their c-peptide tested at the same time (pro insulin is cleaved into one molecule of insulin and one of c-peptide). Anyone with raised insulin levels (indicated by raised c-peptide) could then be...

High morning Cortisol levels may be the problem.

3 cappuccinos (Nespresso) with 2 sweeteners, every morning; 3 or 4 mugs of tea (black with 6 sweeteners in each), along with 2 or 3 pints of diluted, sugarfree, squash throughout the day; the odd bottle or 3 of red wine, just to be social

You may need to up your salt intake. Watch this, it explains a lot

You may wish to Google 'reactive hypoglycemia' (the lunch choice may be at fault).

Well, I would predict that it would............................. :twisted:

Re: Statins. WhAat happens if I don't take them? You may want to print off the following, and take it with you to your next appointment. From http://www.drbriffa.com (my second favourite blogger ) Claims regarding the impact of foods on cholesterol are simply irrelevant Posted on 6 December...

Have a look here http://www.archevore.com/get-started/ I know it may seem daft, but could you be 'over training'? From http://www.livestrong.com/article/41773 ... eight-loss Weight Loss Attempts Backfire Weight loss is a common overtraining symptom, but some people who work out too much...

Hi HpprKM Probably not what you'll want to here (re. cholesterol), but lowering your LDL level has been shown to compromise your immune system!!!! But, all is not lost. Omega 3 has been shown to increase LDL (the 'big fluffy, good ' LDL) levels, thereby, one would assume, boosting your...

I buy my omega 3 off eBay. The best value at the moment (550mg of omega 3 per capsule) is £9.99 for 365 capsules (I take 8 per day) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150656373186? ... 1497.l2649 If you can, try to cut down on your omega 6 (linoleic acid) intake (I have cut out all 'vegtable' oils)...

Hi Have you looked at niacin (B3) and chromium? You may be interested in this re. omega 3 (your linseed) and cholesterol lowering: http://www.oilofpisces.com/cholesterol.html

Hi grh Here are a few (from http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14046942.php) : In the section below I've flagged a couple of drugs that are commonly prescribed to people with diabetes. Many people take them with no problems, other people develop the serious side effects listed. If you believe you...

You are more than welcome, Doug. Although, I do find it strange that you feel the need to thank me, especially as you were not the OP. Kindest regards, and season's greetings Peter

Hi Doug No, not disappointed - why would I be???? I don't deny that statins have a lowering effect on TC levels (they lower the level of 'big fluffy' 'good' LDL particles), but, as TC does not cause CVD (it is only one of many [I believe there are some 320] makers), why take a 'dangerous' drug...

Re: is diabetes reversable Another interesting post by my favorite blogger - notice that he states that, in his opinion, the big D can be cured!!!! http://www.archevore.com/panu-weblog/20 ... -diet.html

Hi Doug Conspiracy theory - :shh: . You say that statins have worked for you (although you are now taken a different statin than the one in the study), could you elaborate please? The Wiki article used, the data from 'your' study. Are you suggesting that 'your' data was somehow flawed in...

Hi Doug Do you think that the 1.02% absolute risk reduction in cardiovascular events displayed, in this manufacturer-sponsored study (http://www.ukmicentral.nhs.uk/headline/ ... ewsID=6740), may be due to the 'accidental' inflamation lowering effects that statins have been shown to have...

Interesting post on statins, LDL, HDL, ect. http://www.archevore.com/panu-weblog/20 ... art-i.html