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Never smoked, drank moderately, very little of what you list and even less of cereals. Lots of fish and vegetables and fruit with the occasional (very rarely) pie! Never over-indulged in anything to be honest. Since diagnosis we follow the Michael Mosely (and other) Low Blood Sugar diets. As...

My diet and lifestyle have always been healthy (other than on military deployments when diet could be poor!), particularly following a very fit , sporting lifestyle and I showed no diabetic symptoms when I was diagnosed. My GP surgery seem to think my diet & lifestyle ae not the problem. As...

Agree with what you say about looking at things holistically but my GP Surgery seems content with how things are going. I've gone back onto a largely 'low blood sugar diet' recommended by Michael Mosely so I'll see what happens at my next check up in Jan 24.

I still have 6 monthly checks because my blood sugar level went up last year (but still below the threshold). I don't understand why, if you're in 'remission', you're still classed as a diabetic?

I've been on Atorvastatin since having a heart attack (birth defect) in 2016 and having a stent fitted. According to my GP the statin is prescribed as a 'precautionary measure'. I've never had high cholesterol diagnosed before or since the heart attack. They don't support my suggestion to...

I've been on Atorvastatin since having a heart attack (birth defect) in 2016 and having a stent fitted. According to my GP the statin is prescribed as a 'precautionary measure'. I've never had high cholesterol diagnosed before or since the heart attack. The Ramipril states that 'blood tests...

I've realised recently, through finally reading the data leaflets (!), that some heart medication can affect blood sugar levels (Atorvastatin) and operation of the Pancreas (Ramipril). Has anyone else noticed this and what has been done to mitigate the effects?

I was classed as 'in remission' this summer so am I now free not to declare T2 Diabetes on travel and health insurance applications?