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Just had a raft of blood tests back. My cholesterol is 9mml!! Above 5 is cause for concern so what does that make 9. I have been eating low carb, high fat since June so presumably that’s why. With the pancreatitis, high cholesterol and RH I’ve no idea what I should be eating anymore. Can...

Two late nights and a fun filled day yesterday with family who are visiting seems too much for me now :( I’ve had a terrible night and feel really off this morning. Particularly weak legs, nausea, palpitations and a headache that won’t clear even after a few small meals. Anyone else get this...

Whilst using a CGM for a week I found I was waking as normal throughout the night, sweating, palpitations etc but my blood sugar was stable. Is that what is meant by a false hypo?

Just to share the happy news that I have finally had the 24 hr blood glucose monitor fitted today. Had a tuna, salad lunch with a chunk of 90% choc to follow. Was alright for a couple of hours then plummeted to 3.1 in less than half an hour with all the symptoms starting at 4.4! Just rallied...

Has anyone any suggestions as to how to cope with illness please? I think I have a stomach upset or maybe I ate too many carbs over Christmas? In the past I would have just kept to fluids for a day or two but obviously I can’t do this now. What would be best to eat please? I am also dairy...

Is anyone else using Acarbose to try to help them stabilise their blood sugars? Do people with RH get test strips etc on the NHS?

Hi there. I'm not sure if anyone can help me. I have been struggling with sugar fluctuations for nearly 4 years, I'm 55 next week. My endocrinologist said that I am not clinically RH but should follow the advice given as if I were. Despite eating at least 6 small meals a day, steering clear...