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Sorry, just realised that you are in India so GP referral probably not relevant. However, there must be somewhere in India that can do a CAC scan ?

Have you heard of a CAC scan ? It is a Coronary Artery Calcium Scan which will determine exactly how much heart disease you have. This may alleviate your anxiety. If your GP won't sanction it (not a NICE thing I believe) then you can get it done privately for around £250. However, with your...

It's brilliant that he brought all that gear with him and that you can sort it out. Best to chuck away all the rubbish stuff. Old people need a bit of direction now and again and then they can carry on quite well by themselves. Brilliant that he has changed his food and has got to a better...

Thank you for your replies. Very helpful. I don't get these episodes these days as I believe my low carb diet has probably helped this but I mentioned it because it used to be scary and, since finding out more about how our metabolism works, I figured it could be relevant. I think I have...

Thankyou for your comments. I did know about both Bantings which is why I chose the name as I thought it appropriate with the insulin connection. I was surprised it was not already taken. It was not my first choice. I will look at the RH thread. I came here because I thought this would...

I don’t have an absolute number for low blood sugar. I have only experienced it after eating. It makes me dizzy, shakey, legs get heavy and I have to sit down. That is the only way I can describe it. It goes after about 5 minutes. Now, if that is or is not a blood sugar problem I actually...

Thank you. I have the Roche Accu-check Nano

Does anyone have any thoughts on the accuracy of home blood glucose monitors ? I believe I am pre-diabetic but haven't been to the doctor yet. I have suffered low blood sugar episodes after eating food in the past for at least ten years, but not all of the time. I would say intermittent...