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Hi How do you calculate your total cholesterol level using Hdl ldl and triglycerides . Just got my readings and I’ve a feeling I’m gonna have the statins argument again

Just got told by my GP that I am considered to be non diabetic after my latest HbA1c results of 5.5 . Now , I know you are never cured of diabetes but I’d like to thank everyone on this forum who gave me the advice at the start of my journey and put me on the low carb path . . Don’t worry ...

I’ve been T2 for about 3 yrs on low carb . Recently I’ve noticed my bg levels going up to high 6 s low 7 s . But I haven’t increased my carbs by that much on a daily basis . . My question is can the carbs build up in yer body if you are drinking more alcohol than usual . Like over Christmas and...

Anyone have any issues with blood sugar levels after their Covid booster shots . My levels have risen since I’ve had my shot

Hi I’ve not been on her for a while but recently I’ve been recording higher than usual fbg in the mornings . Now I know this is probably due to DP but the problem is my levels are stayin in the high 5s low to mid 6s all day . Even when I don’t eat hardly any carbs . Basically went 2 days on...

Hi I’ve got a horrible cold so I bought some day nurse night nurse capsules took 2 about half hour ago and my bg is up to 7.4 . It’s was 4.7 goin to bed last night . Didn’t realise they would do that . So has anyone got any alternatives for cold /flu remedies . It would be really appreciated...

Hi I’ve just been told by my GP practice that my 6 monthly HbA1c test has been put back to January 30 th and will now be done yearly . Has anybody else been told this . I’m a bit concerned , how can you keep track of your condition if your test is getting done yearly

Just came across this . Surely it’s a load of auld rubbish . You can get HbA1c results from a finger prick Hi Peadair, sorry for any worry caused. All of the tests we offer (including HbA1c) can be accurately tested via finger-prick. You can read more here...

Can low carb High fat with lots of meat etc , so high protein. Raise your glucose levels and if so how can you counter this my fb is around 6.5 every morning and not going down till late afternoon to around 5.3 or 5.5 yet I’m eating about 40 to 50 gems of carbs a day

My bs is normally quite well controlled last HbA1c was 38. But recently my fbs are a concern . I’m pretty low carb so it’s a worry . Eg this morning my fb was 5.7 , not to bad . Had eggs bacon some grated cheddar , coffee with double cream,and a benecol drink . Walked to work , about 2.5 km...

Hi Ive been T2 for just over 2 years now and have been getting non diabetic HbA1c readings after 6 months since diagnosis . for the last few days my levels are a bit higher than normal .i would normally be about 5.2 to 5.6 fasting in the mornings and then dropping to about 5.2 after a couple...

So just got my blood test results back and I nearly fell over HBA1c is ok at 40 up from 39 But my concern is my cholesterol It’s at a level of 7.4 Hdl is 1.28 LDL is 6.41 Trigs are 2.24 I don’t know how to work it all out but it looks like I’ll be on statins . Which I really don’t want to go...

I’m starting a 7 day course of steroids and antibiotics tomorrow. I also have COPD and the chest infection I got about 4 weeks ago has persisted . I’ve tried to avoid the steroids but the infection is raising my bloods anyway . Has anyone any advice about handling the 2 of these at once

Hi I’m starting a 7 day course of prednisolone on Monday as as I have COPD and am getting over a chest infection and am coughing quite bad , and I’m a bit wary of the effect on my bg . I’ve been in the non diabetic range for about 18 months now and my bg hardly ever goes above 6 . Does anyone...

Hi I woke this morning to a 7.3 reading on my fbg Retested and was 6.8. Now I went to bed on a 5.1 and my normal levels are 5.0 to 5.7 . Went to work and tested again at 11:00 was still up at 6.6 . Any suggestions why this could be happening . I had a few drinks on Saturday but not to Darby...

Hi I’ve been low carb for about 16 months now . I’ve lost 4.5 stone . But lately I’ve noticed I’m getting a bit of belly fat . Now my weight hasn’t gone up but my belly is defo getting bigger . Any one know what’s goin on here . I normally have about 30grms carbs s day . Mainly meat and dairy...

My fbg in the mornings are quite higher recently been used to readings between 5.0 and 5.7 for a while but they have been reading around 6 to 6.5 for the last few mornings . Hardly any carbs being eaten in the day . Can anyone shed light on this . Does to much protein produce glucose I eat a lot...

I’ve noticed that I’ve a cut on the bottom of my little toe , it’s from some hard skin that has split and it’s very sore and in a place that’s hard to heal . Does anyone know what is the best stuff to use to heal this up . I’m a bit concerned that it will get worse or maybe infected

Ive just been put on antibiotics, Flucloxacillin. Just wondering what to expect . Will these affect my BG > Its been a bit funny recently but I think it might be my cut leg . Doctor thinks it may be getting infected >Anyone taken these before ?

Hi All Been quiet for a while . Got my latest blood test this week and found my HbA1c up a bit from 38 to 39 but I suppose that could have been Christmas .Still in the non diabetic rang so well pleased as I’ve introduce a few more carbs to my diet as I was lookin a bit gaunt with the weight...