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I,m type 2 diet controlled for 9 months now , I was prescribed atorvastatin 10 mg as my cholesterol was 5.9 , after 2 months I have had a cholesterol test and result is 3.4, hdl =1.3 , Ldl = 1.65 and no side effects , any comments please are welcome, thanks Dave , PS I have no idea what my...

I am type 2 diet controlled and have just had my 2nd HBA1C test result today of 38, which I think is pretty good, looks like I have the blood /Glucose thing under control, however my cholesterol readings are high, ie 5.9, Hdl= 1.2 Ldl = 4.02 , 3 months ago it was 5.6, the Doctor wants...

Just wanted to say a Big Thank You to this sites members for all the info that has enabled me to control my type 2 by diet, I was diagnosed on 3/9/13 and my practice nurse recommended this site for advice and information. I looked at a low carb forum on here and bought a test meter and strips...

Hi folks I,m type 2 diet controlled and was diagnosed sept 13, I,ve just had my 3 month hba1c result as 36, using the converter on this site gives 6.1 mmol,my practice nurse is on holiday at the moment, is this OK or not , thanks Dave.

Can anyone enlighten me as to how liver function affects blood glucose,by that I mean at what level does the liver release glucose into your blood,if you dont eat for a prolonged time , or if you exercise hard,does that induce a glucose release. Is there a low level trigger ie BG falls below 4...

I,m Type 2 diet controlled and have to buy test strips, I had a real result in Tesco Pharmacy today, £15.30 for 50, thats £13 less than Boots.

Has anyone a recipe for a low carb gravy for roast pork or chicken please. thanks Dave.

Anyone know where to buy mixed nuts more cheaply than tesco,they seem really expensive in 200gm bags , thanks Dave.

Hi , I,m newly diagnosed type 2 on 03/09/13 and am diet controlled no meds,I,ve been following a low carb diet and would like some input on these BG tests please, 0820 pre brekky 5.9 2 hrs after brekky 6.4 Forgot the lunchtime test 1730 pre tea 5.2 2hrs after tea 5.1( 30...

Can anyone enlighten me on the effects of red wine on BG levels , I find that a couple of glasses with my evening meal gives a lower reading 2 hours after than if I don,t drink any ,is it all positive or am I missing something, I,ve tried another test at 3hrs and 4hrs after and it,s still lower...

Does any body know of a Peanut butter that does not contain sugar please, if so Brand and shop would be great ,UK that is ,Thanks Dave.

Hello folks , My name is Dave, 57 yrs ,and on 3/9/13 was told I,m type 2,I just wanted to say this site is brilliant and has been so useful to me in coming to terms with being a diabetic and helping me with diet and information.I am using diet as treatment and self testing to see what foods to...