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  1. soppyone

    Statins affecting Diabetes

    hope you are in less pain now x
  2. soppyone

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Yup, this looks like my problem. checked online and symptoms tally. I do have a stroppy liver, jaundice last year, and up and down during the night due to removal of various internal bits. Long time to go without eating and higher in the morning sounds like a liver dump. And, I like the sound of...
  3. soppyone

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    ah. far too complicated for me. I don't count carbs. I tend to eat a variety of stuff and check regularly to make sure it is okay, which it usually is during the day. the morning is the worst. I am looking at morning phenomenom now on the advise of 'grumpy granny's' post.
  4. soppyone

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    8.3 this morning. doesnt seem to matter what I eat, always high and I have been asleep. No idea what I do wrong, low carbs, low blood pressure, I don't do supper.
  5. soppyone

    Statins affecting Diabetes

    thank you Daphne. Dancing in the rain it is then !!
  6. soppyone

    Statins affecting Diabetes

    Hi. levels similar to the last two years read, which apparently didnt reach treatment levels. This year a different doctor saw me. You need statins, everyone with diabetes should be on statins he says. Heart is not my problem. acceptable blood pressure and despite having a horrible 64 over 35...
  7. soppyone

    Statins affecting Diabetes

    Hi . I already take questran to reduce cholestrol as have gallbladder removed. Your persistance was longer than mine! I don't want to get the tired all the time stage. I think I will go with your move and stop taking them as levels are not exceptionally high considering after festive period...
  8. soppyone

    Statins affecting Diabetes

    anyone had this? put on statins just before Christmas (I see the papers today say 1 in 4 uk adults should be on them!!) 40gm strength.. Instant doubling of blood sugar levels. Came off them and back to normal. Put on 20mg from a couple of weeks ago. I understand statins accumulate in the...
  9. soppyone

    Relationship issues

    hi Shah I wonder if your partner is using diabetes as a reason for you two to stop arguing? It sounds as if mentioning diabetes sidetracks you from the issues at hand. I have some general suggestions on arguing which might help? First of all, the sitting down at a table is a good idea...
  10. soppyone

    What do you do with high blood sugar?

    [QUOTE="Bluetit1802, p hi Bluetit. Yes, other problems. Gluten intolerant for years. Crohns so had colon and gut removed in january. Then gallstones and liver issues. Result is I can eat nothing with fibre eg wholemeal anything, any beans, sweetcorn, coconut, nuts, mushrooms, most salad...
  11. soppyone

    What do you do with high blood sugar?

    Thank you. No bananas then.That will probably make an impact. Ah, another one to add to the list. Gluten, fibre, and now bananas and carbs. I am resigned to living a life on brocolli from now on! LOL, good to have support. Thank you for responding.
  12. soppyone

    What do you do with high blood sugar?

    i was diagnosed with diabetes two weeks ago. Given tablets and told to see a diabetes nurse and look online for info. Appointment is still 2 weeks away, ie a month after diagnosis. Problem is, I have no way of knowing what my sugar level is, even if i bought a test thingie, i don't know how to...