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Hi Rachox, yes i suppose so. I Googled the antibiotic too and that affects it also. It seems using these drugs over a long period can bring on diabetes. When i was diagnosed prediabetic two years ago, i had been having serious chest issues and borderline pneumonia. I was on the same drugs for...

I have been prescribed the drugs in the title Amoclav Amoxocillen 500mg and Deltacortril 5mg for a chest infection. The dosage is 1x500mg and 2 x 5mg three times per day. I started yesterday and my fasting blood glucose in the morning, prior to starting the medication was a bit high at 6.4 no...

Also i have just noticed that on the Biochemistry Tests sheet that iwas given it shows my LDL as 'LDL Calculated' what does that mean? Thank you Brunneria, at least i have not edged closer to the abyss :) Might have a coffee with cream to celebrate :)

Also i have just noticed that on the Biochemistry Tests sheet that iwas given it shows my LDL as 'LDL Calculated' what does that mean?

Hello everybody and i am gobsmacked about my results. The earlier test that people here were extremely dubious about, was indeed the wrong way round. Those numbers were written on a post-it by my GP and handed to me. So i thought they looked good,really good and was thrilled. Goes to show how...

Hi thank you for your reply. There seems to be a swing towards fatty foods as in cheese cream, bacon, rashers etc idicating that LCHF is the way to go so i am experimenting. :-)

Hi and yes i will make it a priority and i will post my findings. How bad are the second set of results? They were printed from my GP's computer just after he received them.

Hi Brunneria,the first set of figures i.e my last A1C of four months ago were written on a piece of paper by my GP and handed to me. I'm pretty sure that those are the figures that he read out to me from his PC screen. I will certainly ring and check those figures again. The second set of...

Hi Phoenix55 I havent been testing recently, but i did a fairly intense few months while dieting,where i was able to rule out lots of food items that were not for me. Then not long ago i did a stint with the Freestyle Libre which was very educational and i am going to give it another turn. But i...

Hi Guys Just had my new blood results and it has thrown up a few red flags. I have obviously got carried away with the whole High Fat part of my diet. My A1C is 37 so up 2 points not too bad. My Lipid panel in April was Cholestrol 5.5 HDL 4.1 LDL 1.28 TriG's 1.01 HDL to TriG ratio: .246 My...

I purchased a Libre sensor pack last week in an Irish Pharmacy it cost 65euro. Fairly stiff but with the Libre app,no need for the reader. Sadly my sensor stopped working after 10 days. Message was: Your sensor has stopped working please replace it, Not the best start, so i went to the Pharmacy...

Hi I lost 3.5 st on the LowCalorie Blood Sugar diet by Michael Mosley. After 3 months my A1C went from 48 to 35. My BMI came into regulation and my overall health improved. Both diets,800cal and 5.2 are basically based on the Med diet of low carb high fat. I found the diet very easy to stay...

Just being his usual grumpy self, and btw, when i was diagnosed last year with having a blood sugar spike,he gave me no advice and left me to sink or swim. Luckily i came across this website and the wonderful people who come on here and help.

Thank you guys! The trick now,is keeping the A1C down there or lower. How low can it go and still be acceptable i wonder? I also wonder are there any Freestyle Libre users here? I got the sensor and applicator yesterday and i have a few questions. I plan to use it with my Android Smart Phone...

Hi I can't remember what the total cholestrol reading was. I was so shocked when i heard A1C 35 being mentioned that i was spinning for a minute. I will find out tomorrow what the number was. I am really delighted with the result because i was expecting another climb. Thanks for your help along...

I just had the dreaded A1C discussion with my less than helpful GP and WOW! i am flabbergasted! My A1C is down from 41 to 35. After my first spike last summer which was 48 i went down to 35 immediatley after losing 3.5 St. The next one at Christmas was 41 and now back to 35. I am over the moon...

Hi Bluetit1802 Are you in the UK? I live in Ireland and i have not not seen any of those breads here yet. I have read here about Burgen and it seems to be very popular. I have searched the bread shelves in all the big supermarkets here and the best one i can find is by an Irish bakery...

Yes i have been discovering that there is lots and lots of delicious healthy food out there,i am slowly losing my craving for Black Forest gateau,Apple Tart & cream (my favorite) Ice Creams etc and enjoying the alternatives.

Hi bulkbiker Thank you for your comments,i honestly though i could squeeze in a few extra carbs here and there un-noticed! Anyway i followed the advice of another member (There Is No Spoon) here who said to try that meal again without the beans and the bap. So yesterday i rattled out: 2 fried...

I really appreciate everyone taking the time to post their advice and recommendations. Thank you.