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Thanks for that. The thing is my cholesterol is only 2.6 when last tested three months ago. Not sure what to do.

I always thought that once you started statins you had to keep taking them. Is that wrong?

Have a look at the 8 week blood sugar diet by dr Michael Moseley. It has worked wonders for me. On my sixth week now. I've lost 20 pounds and been off insulin and metformin for the past 3 weeks. I'm not saying that I'm cured, but l do feel better about the long term. Hope it can work for you as...

When l was first diagnosed, my first reaction was to ask for something that would help me. I should have as and asked if l could try a change of diet to see if that would help. Instead l came away with a prescription and started taking metformin and gliclazide. Big mistake because holiday...

5.7 this morning, but have off all melds for two weeks after following the 8 week blood sugar diet. Really happy so far.

The doctor was a bit sceptical, but l said that l would record all my readings, three a day, and send him a copy. He was ok with this. Not sure about the next couple of weeks, but may try the 5/2 diet. I will watch my weight, but l do like bread and red wine. I haven't had either for 5 weeks.

Fantastic news. It's a pity that the doctors keep you registered as a diabetic. Strange.

Thanks

It was about 10 years ago, and then an illness 4 years ago meant l had to go on insulin.

It was about 10 years ago.

Does stress make a difference?

After reading the book, l went to see my diabetic nurse. She was interested but worried so l saw my doctor. I assured him that l would test my blood 3 times a day, and send in my results every week. After just 2 weeks l came off insulin and after 3 l stopped taking Metformin. I am now in my...