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Do you get lightheaded at all? Blood pressure is another factor that can change the ability to focus. I have POTS, so my blood pressure tends to drop after a big meal or a high carb meal, as (basically) the GI system hogs blood for digestion. Then sometimes the adrenaline kicks in, and...

5.3 isn't awesome, especially for someone with diabetes or other heart risks. It's not terrible, but it is solidly within the range where statins are suggested even for non-diabetics. As others have said, a lot depends on how much of that cholesterol is HDL (Higher is better), how much is LDL...

Some trusts will cover Libre for T2D, but others don't yet. I think that's changing this autumn, which would be fantastic. We're paying our of pocket for Libre for my husband. It's been worth it -- huge improvement in glucose control, and finding what he can eat when. But it's a huge dent in our...

We use extra virgin olive oil for salads and low-temperature cooking. Avocado oil. Rice bran oil is wonderful for high temperature cooking, or cooking in general. Very neutral in flavour. Good for the heart. Coconut oil is great for cooking, but perhaps not for people with cholesterol issues. It...

Keto egg loaf (egg, cream cheese, butter, in simplest form; all other ingredients optional) is a nice make-ahead option. Texture stays nice on reheating. It takes nearly an hour to make, but only about 5 minutes of that is prep, even counting lining the leaf pan with parchment paper. So, I'll...

Drinking on an empty stomach will do that, whatever your glucose level. :/ If your eyes started flashing again please seek help immediately; delay can be ... expensive. As your eye doctor no doubt said. I hope the appointment went well otherwise! 19 hours is a long time. I know I'd be a wreck...

If triglycerides are down, your diet definitely is helping! And yes, even just slowing the glucose/hba1c is a good thing. Not sure why you are disheartened? Might be worth reducing carbs a bit more. We aim for a limit of 10g per meal, and that's helped a lot.