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That's probably the most scary aspect of all of this and the part the doctors never tell you.... The fact is -- the 'most dangerous' aspect of statins - is that the 'side effects' you get - specifically the muscle aches and weakness and the brain fog CAN BE 'permanent', for some, if the med is...

Ah yes! Good point, Catherine. The simple NO answer would need to be there. As to the other possible answers to the poll question -- my point was that they left a lot of us out from answering 'anything'.

The poll questions are worded a little strangely.. as if those are the 'only choices'. And the wording - "I don't need to because.." can be misleading and maybe illogical only from the aspect that 'we all NEED' and would 'WANT" to find a way to reduce the fat around our organs - which is the...

There are a number of places where you can read how over trusting the HBA1c, especially for T1's, can not be telling the whole story. For example an A1c of 6.0 can be the 'average' of VERY HIGH numbers AND hypos which will even out to a 6.0. The person receiving the 6.0 could be giving...

Yes - this is indeed 'discussion' - but with 'a focus' that's set by the thread starter. I frequent several forums in many fields of interest I have and I've never visited one where the 'thread starter' didn't 'define' and 'focus' the 'discussion'. So we 'are' discussing. That which we're...

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e :lol: LOVE THAT, Ladybird.. Me too.. And Welcome to the forum!

This is the hardest part for me too. The constant battles every time I'm there. In the US they're required by 'some insurance guideline with Managed Care plans' to get all diabetics on statins. We're considered STAGE 2 prevention (as if we'd already had one heart attack regardless of our level...

The vast majority of posts are still about our am numbers. Let's just 'overwhelm' the other replies with the original intent.. :D I won't engage any other rabbit trails and would ask, being the original poster, that we stay on topic as much as possible. Thanks for everyone's input!! :mrgreen:

I edited my post to more clearly state: "a vitally important number in the calculation of overall D control". So good challenge there. Thanks. It gives the starting point so that you can actually calculate the 'total point rise between it and the 2hrPP number. Blood glucose management basics...

It needed a new thread because it 'wasn't' a simple question with a two line answer. The answer would have invited debate. As the original thread starter I don't want to do that in this thread. Yes. We're in 100% agreement there. I really resonate with your signature line: "Everything in...

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e A term in psychology from the 50's: Type A= high strung; driven; results oriented Type B= laid back; easy going; process oriented

And yet you asked me precisely that - what I thought about the guidelines. I'm confused now. To answer that simple question for you, Cuglia - I think they're fine for when you're starting. And then I chose to get a little tighter control later; more long the lines of the IDF. Hope that answers...

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e There's only a 'seeming' inconsistency when you trying an contrast things that aren't 'opposites' in any way. My entire journey with D to this point has been EXACTLY what I prescribe to a newbie: moderation and time taking. I heard...

No. Sorry I don't. Again, welcome to the forum! :D

Re: A comparison of the guidelines for control; NICE, ADA, e And T1's and T2's are likely going to have a couple of different elements affecting their choices. T1's, who must be on constant insulin need to be careful not to get hypos from over use of insulin. So for them to shoot for A1c's in...

When you ask "how do you reconcile YOUR.....?" that automatically calls for 'personal story' elements to qualify the statements. But as to your question there -- it's not my place to judge what's best for others. It's not any of our places to do that. People can use statistics as weapons. And...

What have you found is the 'guidepost' for your control in terms of numbers and A1c? Is it informed by more by your "quality of life" issues, i.e "I need to eat at least THIS way - so I'll accept 'these numbers'" or does the research showing the levels where diabetic complications can start...

Hi Pianoman. Welcome to the forum. I believe each person has to decide for themselves the risk to benefit ratio for a certain target A1c number - and factor in the lifestyle they want also. Everyone can read for themselves the guidelines from NICE, ADA, etc.. and then determine for themselves...

I can see your points. The 2hrPP thread was only posted in the T2 sub forum as the use of insulin in T1's would skew the results in a sense. Though there are T2's on insulin too the pancreas being in the equation makes for some more interesting comparative analysis. If people don't like a thread...

But we've had a WIDE range of numbers on here already. And a wide range of people okay and not okay with higher numbers. I think it's been a very 'candid' and 'open' and completely - 'non-judgmental' thread. In every introduction thread on our forum - someone gives that wonderful 'newbies' list...