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cholesterol

  1. sololite

    Anyone recommended to take statin when cholesterol normal (esp. Type 3c)

    Following my recent blood tests my doctor wants me to come in and talk about putting me on a statin. I've declined for several years but recently a friend had some mini strokes and so thought I should reconsider. I looked at my cholesterol scores and they all look good to me so am wondering if...
  2. J

    Another person new to Diabetes

    Hi all, I've been lurking here for about 5 weeks, now I have the full facts, it's time to share my journey so far. Thanks so much to the other people who have posted and shared their journeys and given advice. I have to say, these forums are about the most friendly, positive and inclusive...
  3. N

    High cholesterol, starting on Empagliflozin and pondering LCHF diet!

    Hey folks! I wonder if you can perhaps provide some advice through maybe your own experiences or knowledge that you might have. I'm a long-time Type 2 diabetic with insulin assistance, taking Metformin twice a day. I'm quite overweight (over 22 stone) and recent blood tests have shown that my...
  4. Drummer

    Low cholesterol and C-19

    This is just something I read on the internet - and it might even have been on Twitter and I am really amazed at the way people post on there - but, it was reported that analysis of the test results of people suffering from the Corvid 19 illness in China show that those with the worst symptoms...
  5. ColinUK

    Bit of a shock

    Went to see the GP today and as he was filling out a prescription for something he commented that it’d be fine with my diabetes. “What diabetes?” “You’ve been diabetic since 2014.” “Why hasn’t anyone told me?” “No comment.” That was three hours ago. Appointment booked for a couple of weeks to...
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  6. D

    Newly diagnosed HbA1c reading 104

    Hi Friends, I have been recently been diagnosed with diabetes (HbA1c 104) and cholestrol level 6.5 it came as a shock. I haven't had blood test in a long time so don't know how long this high level has stayed for. Anyway I am just looking forward now. Doctor has put me on metaformin 500mg...
  7. J

    Medication Concern

    I'm a Newbie so if I get things wrong like posting in the wrong thread please forgive me and let me know. My problem: I had been suffering from aches in my stomach for more than a week so I went to my Doc. He wondered if it was being caused by some of the medication I was taking, namely...
  8. khskel

    Another good review

    Saw the the proper Dr at the clinic today rather than the useless locum I saw last time. A good review because she'd read my notes and we discussed my D taking my other conditions and medication into account, what a refreshing change. Anyway HBA1C is 48 which she said was good for a Creonista...
  9. Northerner

    Cholesterol calculator

    Useful calculator which also tells you what those numbers signify: http://www.hughcalc.org/chol-si.php
  10. L

    I've been recently diagonised and I'm terrified I'm going to die young

    I can't stop crying. I've tried so hard to keep myself healthy and would only snack in moderation. I feel like I'm forever cursed. I'm scared I'm going to die before I'm 30. I know I will because I'm handicapped, yes, I can do things but I can't cope by myself, I find cooking so complicated and...
  11. P

    Newbie T2 struggling with dietary changes

    Hi everyone Was diagnosed in May and have managed to bring my blood sugars down really well but I'm not doing so well with my cholesterol. I don't really eat the old traditional gravy dinner type meals not being much of a fan of veggies and much prefer pasta based dishes. Struggling with the `5...
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