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Are conventional attitudes towards saturated fat going to be challenged in the next generation. Does cholesterol really indicate susceptibility to heart diseases? Very watchable Aussie video about the flawed research used to create the typically recommended western diet. Get it while you can...

I'm not proud of it and it was a long time ago. A good few years ago I was pulled up after I'd been to a club with some friends after recently splitting up with my then girlfriend. I'd a couple and after a road side test was taken to the local station to have a proper test. There, the police...

Being pressurised to take a statin by doc. Have held out thus far, but will probably be compelled if next test result is still high. Simvastatin is out of the question as it effects my muscle. Doctor suggested Lipitor. Just wondering what people's opinions and experiences have been in...

Just got a box of Accuchek Aviva test strips and have no chip thing in the box to stick into my reader to allow the strips to be used. What's happened? Has someone forgotten to put it in the box?

I generally try to keep my chin up against the ups and downs of life but recently the thought of being misdiagnosed has been preying on my mind. One of the many annoying things about this condition is having to second guess those in the medical sector, many of whom, frankly talking, frequently...

Just started reading this, am quite shocked at its contents. Anyone else read it here? What do you make of it? Read Simon Singh's book on alternative medicine just before, which sort of pushes the opposite view.

So what exactly is the situation with regards to applying for a driving license and having T2? What is the decision making process at the DVLA? What do they ask for/need (i.e. Hba1c etc.) to make the decision? How about insurance? Is it more expensive for t2s? Experiences/knowledge appreciated.

Just read Simon Singh's 'investigation' into alternative medicines (forgot exact book name sorry) and noticed that the herb Gingko was particularly highlighted as effective in improving blood flow through the legs for those with circulatory problems. Just wondering if anyones tried the stuff...

Got a few bottles of Mayple syrup with sucralose from a Canadian relative (they are lower carb). Does anyone know of any reasons why i shouldn't use them? Opinions appreciated.

A late night thought just occurred: What's the record (in terms of time) for controlling T2 with diet and exercise alone? Can we use our collective heads to figure out just how long this might be achievable? How many years have other people managed to keep the diabetic 'wolf' from the door...

I’ve been generally having cold showers in the hot weather but I recently came across sites claiming contrast showers (hot then cold) where good for stimulating blood circulation, but warned against diabetics doing it. Anyone care to share experiences/opinions on the matter?

I went from a 2.6 TSH reading last year to 3.6 this year. In the UK the normal range is <5 but I think the US has set it to <3. Can the knowledgeable shed any light on the matter or share their opinions? I'm wondering what caused the jump? I'll have another test again in 6 months and am...

Don't know what to say about this....... Been T2 for 2 years now my hba1c on diagnosis was stonking 15.1 (I know!!), this was in May 2010. At that time I had lost A LOT of weight and after reading this forum I very quickly went low to no carbs. This then I have been steadily getting slack...

Was wondering, if ketoacidosis manifests as a result of your body processing fat for energy. Is there a danger of one's blood changing in acidity as a result of a low carb, high fat diet?

Haven't had one in years (literally). But this morning I forced myself to grab a McDee's Big Brekkie as I had an unusually low fasting reading and wanted to check the effect (as I have a few odd test strips left). So: At 1 hour I was a stonking 9.3!! At 2 hours I was 6.5. Make of it what...