Next steps, what's best?

[FurryCub]

Had my 2nd Hba1c and I've gone down from 69 to 41. Yay. I was on gliclazide 2x80mg but Dr has reduced me to just 1x80mg. Not sure about that as I was ok on it and it's brought my levels down so why change it? Dr said it was an experiment.

Lost about 1/2 stone so just over 14 stone now. Dr says I was just unlucky to get it at my age and weight.

I have good cholesterol but he wanted to discuss statins! Is there really any benefit for someone with already low cholesterol, not overweight and with good Bg? I've put him off till next hba1c in 3 months time, but I don't want to take something that only has a perceived benefit and may have side effects.

What's best to do now?

Cub

 

[hanadr]

I was on gliclazide some years ago and have go4t rid of it completely. I prefer to keep to the absolutee minimum on medicines. I believe ALL meds have some side effects. I still use 2 x 500mg Metformin.
I also asked my GP why he wants me to take statins as my total cholesterol has never been above 4.5. He believes it has beneficial effects other than with statins. so I take it intermittently.
I suspect it's making it more difficult for me to control my weight.
Hana

 

[MCMLXXIII]

If you have your blood sugar in check and your cholesterol is fine then you have no need whatsoever for statins.
You're doing great so keep an eye on it and do as you are.
Damned things do more harm than good and are given freely like sweets.
Don't get me wrong, some people clearly need them, but the blanket labelling of one fix for all gets on my nerves :thumbup: