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[john1975]

I am type 2 since 2010 and taking Metformin 850 x 2 daily. My cholestoral is 2.7 (ldl) and not taking statins. I stopped Simvastatin 2 years ago due to getting loss of sensation in fingertips and memory loss. They want me to take Crestor 5mg which I don't really want to take because of bad reviews. I have been told if my weight drops I will have to inject and sure enough I am losing weight this last few months. I am 10stone 1 and my height is 5 ft 7in. I am worried about this as I fear injecting. I have altered my diet to try and lower cholestoral - eating less fatty foods and snacks and eating low carb where possible. Has anyone else experienced this and can someone explain why I would have to inject due to weight loss? What is the general opinion about Crestor 5mg or statins in general - should I stay clear?

Thanks

 

[catherinecherub]

I am type 2 since 2010 and taking Metformin 850 x 2 daily. My cholestoral is 2.7 (ldl) and not taking statins. I stopped Simvastatin 2 years ago due to getting loss of sensation in fingertips and memory loss. They want me to take Crestor 5mg which I don't really want to take because of bad reviews. I have been told if my weight drops I will have to inject and sure enough I am losing weight this last few months. I am 10stone 1 and my height is 5 ft 7in. I am worried about this as I fear injecting. I have altered my diet to try and lower cholestoral - eating less fatty foods and snacks and eating low carb where possible. Has anyone else experienced this and can someone explain why I would have to inject due to weight loss? What is the general opinion about Crestor 5mg or statins in general - should I stay clear?

Thanks

There are other Type2's who are underweight here but they have not been told that they will have to inject. I don't really understand why you would have to.

Cannot help with the statin but will bump your post up to see if anyone can help you.