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I had exactly the same problem, on the same statin as you. My GP too denied any link so I stopped taking them after a fortnight and sent my team a message. Within 48hrs I was back to normal They then admitted that this is listed as a side effect. There are other statins. Some are fat soluble and...

Hi Rebecca I love these, keep in the fridge for 3 days when cool If they last that long! Also make a good pudding! Low carb ‘muffins’, quick easy and delicious. Beat with electric whisk mixer 100g ground almonds with 3 eggs, beat in 50ml of milk/ cream/almond milk or I use creme fraiche. Mix in...

You could get an nhs referral to a physio or osteopath via your GP if they are agreeable. Might be cheaper in the long term for them

Forgot to say congratulations on fantastic HbA1c ! You are obviously doing all the right things.

@Antje77 Any links to info on preserving beta cells ?

I too started on basal and bolus but had to drop the bolus due to many hypos but as time has gone on I had to gradually reintroduce the bolus. I think this is quite common. It’s early days for you, sounds like you are doing well. I too read up about beta cells I remember reading Dr Bernstein...

Hi My nurse tells me the honeymoon period can often last 6 years. I am 4 years in and am still in honeymoon phase. It’s normal to see an initial improvement at the beginning when starting on insulin and I too have much better control when eating low carb. Walking and the weather really effect me...

I made the same errors at the beginning not enough blood, too much, strip at the wrong angle and too much directly on top rather than letting the strip ‘draw up’ the drop of blood. Think I watched a good video on YouTube in the end. You will soon get the hang of it.

My dietitian recommended me for the Libre, she put my name on ‘the list’ and a couple of months later I got a call out of the blue from an endocrinologist. He ask a few questions and then my diabetic nurse phoned the next day say8ng I had got it approved and it was on my repeat prescription list...

I am 54, and was diagnosed type 1 at 50. I too honestly don’t know what I would have done without this forum.

I do have a ‘tortilla’ recipe that I haven’t tried yet.. let me know! Whisk 2 eggs and 40ml coconut milk until frothy. Whisk in 2 teaspoons olive oil, 15g coconut flour, half teaspoon Seasalt half teaspoon black pepper. Add a little olive oil to the pan depending on how non stick your pan is...

I don’t know about flat bread but these muffins are quick easy and delicious. Beat with electric whisk mixer 100g ground almonds with 3 eggs, beat in 50ml of milk/ cream/almond milk or I use creme fraiche. Mix in half tablespoon coconut flour. Add 100g raspberries. Put into 8 muffin cases bake...

Would it be worth an appointment with a physiotherapist? I would have thought they would be able to rule sciatica or other trapped nerve in or out.

We had a cooler box that you connected to the cigarette lighter in the car and kept things pretty cool. I think it was from John Lewis It was about 10 years ago now but it was definitely better than a cool bag with ice packs.

Hi Yes I always have terrible stomach issues after antibiotics and randomly on and off. I was referred to a nutritionist who specialises in diabetes (I am also type 1) and she has been excellent advising me on foods to eat and to avoid. She thinks I probably have mild IBS, possible...

You got through it! And you didn’t lose your temper or hit her!! So extremely well done. I know from experience how hard this must have been. In 6 months time you can always agree to the meds and then not take them Or ask for the lowest dose possible. It’s your choice. My aunt does similar...

I have a book that mentions reverse T3 I will try and find it tomorrow and post anything that might help you.

Hi I assume you were borderline type 2? I also take Levo for hypothyroidism. An endocrinologist deals with both diabetes, hypothyroidism and cortisol issues. I would definitely ask to see an endocrinologist and I would keep a food diary, does this happen when the carbs are below 50g a day? Have...

Ooh really nasty looking. Clearly a lot of bleeding under the skin. Might take a while to go I would keep an eye on it if I were you.