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    Interesting scientific developments in T2 treatment

    If the suggestion is that the brain may be responsible for some T2 then does this suggest stress as a precursor? I developed T2 at a highly stressful point in my life 2 years or so ago and have continued with significant stress since. With no familial background or predisposition and no obvious...
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    Type 2 statins and bg plus

    Thank you for your replies. I presume it will take a few days for the statins to be clear of my system fully. However I am noticing a pattern relating to oxcondone/oxycontin which I take regularly for chronic back pain. This in itself causes stress related to the pain and presumably raised...
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    Type 2 statins and bg plus

    There is no familial heart or cholesterol abnormality. I was put on statins and metformin twice daily as a matter of course as soon as diagnosed, plus bp meds. I very rarely react to meds and have no issues with CD painkillers at all. Increased stress due to increased back pain in recent months...
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    Type 2 statins and bg plus

    Can anyone confirm whether their bg readings have increased while taking simvastin or similar? There is plenty of discussion regarding the use of statins pre diabetes and possible adverse effects. Even the NHS advises in side effects that statins can interfere, yet the GP prescribes. Personally...