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Got my latest Hba1c today. Down to 51 from 60. DN very pleased but wants me to start on Simvastatin 40mgs. Cholesterol levels 4.7 ( which I thought was great !) She says it's a preventative measure. All I have read are pretty negative experiences. Does anyone think it's a good idea ?

No no no had to be in natural juice , when I reminded her that it's still loaded with sugar she said it's ok to have with natural yoghurt

That's exactly what happened to me , first HBA1c -60 , following the eatwell plate to the letter next test came back at 61! Advised to eat lots of fruit ( canned was ok too )and brown bread. Now doing low carb and hoping for better results.

I know ! Both diabetic specialist nurses in the practice couldn't really answer any of my questions. When I mentioned a low carb diet they were horrified! I'm still waiting to see a dietician as advising me to eat standard brown bread and canned fruit is not really the best advice to give.

Thank you !!! I've recently been diagnosed T2 and had a really bad few months of stress, not eating and when eating not healthy options at all. When I spoke with the diabetic nurse and asked if stress could be a factor she said " I don't need your life history that's not what's caused it ". I...