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  1. Richram

    Doxazosin

    It's difficult isn't it Doxazosin is no where near the front line of treating hypertension It's used when other agents and combinations are not working It's a centrally acting antihypertensive ie it works on the adrenoreceptors It's always a difficult balance
  2. Richram

    Rare test, shock result!

    Yeah I see that Sorry I meant to say I'm also calorie deficit to try and loose some weighy
  3. Richram

    Unclear diagnosis

    Hi Can I just ask 1) what is your Dr "specialist" is it a GP? 2) take a dietician with a pinch of salt 3) HbA1C doesn't really differentiate between the two or possibly other type 4) I'd say see a diabetic specialist, which is often delivered in the community no mattter what your diagnosis...
  4. Richram

    Hello

    I really like it, though a little obsessed. I know the evidence about testing in type 2 is that overall it doesn't improve things and it's short lived by many. But some of this is probably the pain in the fingers. Libra is expensive but amazing. I plan to use it intermittently every few months...
  5. Richram

    Hello

    Thank you all
  6. Richram

    Possible Type 1 although diagnosed with type 2

    Yeah I can see how it's confusing, best of luck, always a shame that HCP leave you feeling confused
  7. Richram

    Hello

    Hi everyone Ive decided it's time to take control and sort out my diabetes I'm 35 Diagnosed when I was 30 with type 2 diabetes with a BMI of 36 Parents diagnosed with DM2 in 50's, parents Indian descent from Trinidad. Which means my genetics are against me. Have a young family and was busy...
  8. Richram

    Possible Type 1 although diagnosed with type 2

    Surely unlikely type 1 otherwise you would have become very ill in such a long period from diagnosis? And more likely type 2? Do you mind ,e asking why the uncertainty?
  9. Richram

    Rare test, shock result!

    It's normal fat as in not low fat products but don't hammer the fats
  10. Richram

    Rare test, shock result!

    Hi Reading with interest and just joined Ive just started the low carb diet Have to say it should be normal fat not high fat diet Your cholesterol is often high when your blood glucose levels are This is a phenomenon and doesn't represent your actual cholesterol levels, check them again...
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