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Thank you, yes it’s a prescription. I have my annual diabetic check in the next couple of months so will raise it

Yes it’s calcium and vitamin d

Thank you, I’ll try that. And yes I agree about the benefits

I have coeliac disease and osteopenia do an on a calcium supplement. It a very sweet chewable tablet and my blood sugar 30 to 40 minutes after taking it was 8.4. Higher than my average of 5.6. I wonder if there’s an alternative?

Thank you so much for your reassuring reply. The letter said 'screen now shows some changes but not to worry and will be screened again next year' .. So here's hoping .. Did you do anything to ensure it was normal again next year? I have allowed myself the odd treat at weekends and glass of...

Hi forum.. I was diagnosed type 2 several years ago alongside a fatty liver. I made lifestyle changes, went low (ish) carb, lost almost 3 stone and reversed it with no evidence of a fatty liver. I have my annual eye check to be told that there have now been some changes which may indicate my...

Yes - reduced to 500mg daily (from 1g)

I experience tinnitus daily - usually at night..It doesn't really bother me - a background annoyance more than anything. I just ate a dark chocolate oaty bar and its come on with a vengeance.. So I'm thinking sugar may make it worse.. ?

Wow - amazing..Well done you and keep up the good work. My story is similar but I opted to go on the metformin (I researched and decided it wasn't the worst drug someone could take. ) But with my progress (HBA1C 70 to 43 and 1 1/2 stone weight loss) I suspect next 3 monthly test I will come off...

Thank you Prem51.. Oh I really do hope so.... :)

I don't have the breakdown as yet, but hope to get it in the next week or so. Thank you for your informative reply.. e

Thank you - yes I am not unhappy about the metformin - the statins are another matter and I am loathe to take them

thank you..I won't go back on statins - as you say they may well come down a bit...

Might also be the metformin - but I think it has contributed hugely..:)

3 months into my diagnosis of type 2 I have been following LCHF.. I have lost 1 and 1/2 stone and my HBA1C has come down to 43 from 70... My liver function is normal (I'm guessing that means my fatty liver is improving???) I still have a high cholesterol of 7.2 and the GP is on at me to go...

What sort of low carb treat would you indulge in ..:)

I just made (and scoffed down) this ..It was delish would highly recommend..https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/low-carb-shepherds-pie-cauliflower-mash/

More fats? Cream, butter, cheeses..That might help

Edinburgh anyone?

Thank you..I am chuffed..My sugars seem to have stabilised and my weight is falling off..I feel great..:)