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Advice on Statins and their known risk in increasing Diabetes and Diabetic Insulin Resistance

I’d ask to try a different sort @indio02 ? I think @Robin is one who had some aches with Atorvastatin, but those disappeared with Rosuvastatin I think?
 
everydayupsanddowns said:
I’d ask to try a different sort @indio02 ? I think @Robin is one who had some aches with Atorvastatin, but those disappeared with Rosuvastatin I think?
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Yes, indeed. I tried Simvastatin and Atorvastatin, but the only one I’ve been side-effect free on is Rosuvastatin. I only take a small dose (5mg) because my cholesterol wasn’t really high in the first place, but it was gradually rising with age, and it got to the point where I thought I ought to try and tolerate a statin.
 
Robin said:
Yes, indeed. I tried Simvastatin and Atorvastatin, but the only one I’ve been side-effect free on is Rosuvastatin. I only take a small dose (5mg)
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I've got a dr. appointment next week to discuss this...out of interest once you'd swapped how long did it take for the side-effects to disappear?
 
indio02 said:
I've got a dr. appointment next week to discuss this...out of interest once you'd swapped how long did it take for the side-effects to disappear?
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I can t remember how long it took SEs to disappear, it wasn’t long, I think, weeks rather than months. (it was over ten years ago that I first tried them). But I had a break of several years before I started the Rosuvastatin.
 
Newbie777 said:
but my triglycerides are high, mainly du eto high fat and protein but low carb intake.
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I found my triglycerides decreased on a low carb, higher fat way of eating and total cholesterol also decreased. I do think that soluble fibre may be a helpful factor though. I use chia seeds and psyllium husk which are high in soluble fibre and both of which are very low carb. Oat bran is also high in soluble fibre but it also comes with carbs so I don't generally use that unless I want to thicken a low carb stew or casserole.
 
Yep, mine went down when I went low carb/high fat.

High triglycerides are an indication of over-nutrition, I seem to recall, and can be elevated on a high carb diet as well.
 
rebrascora said:
I found my triglycerides decreased on a low carb, higher fat way of eating and total cholesterol also decreased. I do think that soluble fibre may be a helpful factor though. I use chia seeds and psyllium husk which are high in soluble fibre and both of which are very low carb. Oat bran is also high in soluble fibre but it also comes with carbs so I don't generally use that unless I want to thicken a low carb stew or casserole.
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Aha, thank you, OK that may be an answer will try the seeds and husk and will eat more fruit. I will be starting to increase my carbs from 80g to 120g a day, small difference but will help me, its a very fine balance!!
 
harbottle said:
Yep, mine went down when I went low carb/high fat.

High triglycerides are an indication of over-nutrition, I seem to recall, and can be elevated on a high carb diet as well.
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Thanks, quite interesting, I do eat a lots of nuts a day sometimes 6 times a day, brazil nuts, almonds, cashews and peanuts, perhaps this type of snacking needs to reduce?
 
Newbie777 said:
Thanks, quite interesting, I do eat a lots of nuts a day sometimes 6 times a day, brazil nuts, almonds, cashews and peanuts, perhaps this type of snacking needs to reduce?
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Do you know why you are eating nuts that often? Has it just become a habit or boredom? That does seem quite excessive to eat them so frequently unless you just have one at a time or is it a handful 6 times a day?

I tend to be quite restrictive of my fruit intake and mostly stick to berries which have lots of fibre and micronutrients or things like rhubarb when it is in season in the garden which of course isn't technically a fruit, but very low carb, or half an apple with some cheese since they are currently in season, or a kiwi fruit which is about 5g carbs or an apricot, although today I have had a small banana (a rare treat) as my levels started to plummet this afternoon when I was up at the yard and the village shop next door sells them singly. :D
 
I eat them to sustain my hunger and avoid the carbs I love. Yes it is a handful 6 times a day.
I also eat strawberries and blueberries too.
 
rebrascora said:
Do you know why you are eating nuts that often?
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Is there something wrong with eating nuts?
I eat some most days because they are lowish in carbs and highish in iron (compared to other non-meat options).
The comment from @harbottle does not mention nuts and refers to high carb diet.
Although I confess I don't know what "over-nutrition" means, I cannot see why it would refer to nuts.

@Newbie777 mentions eating some 6 times a day but I think the quantity is more relevant than the frequency. For example 6 nuts a day is very different to 6 handfuls of nuts a day. I tend to eat a ramekin of mixed nuts (brazil, pecan, walnuts and almonds) a day.
 
helli said:
Is there something wrong with eating nuts?
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No not in itself unless you need to lose weight which @Newbie777 has itemised in their signature and a handful 6 times a day for a Type 2 who is trying to lose weight is quite a lot, plus there seems to be a concern in this case about excess protein, as kidney function is a bit low, so reducing that nut intake could help the weight loss and reduce the protein intake.
 
Yes I agree I am eating way too much nuts a day and will need to cut back so will try maybe 2 or 3 times a day and see if I can reduce the portion size too, will try some cheese or strawberries with yogurt.

At the moment I am not losing much weight, but actually losing body fat which is very key and it is noticeable. Glicizide also makes you put on weight, so will be going off these soon. What I dont want to do is lose it too quickly and then it put it back on, so gym 2 or 3 times a week and a steady workout, plus a bit of walking will help.
 
I think Brazil nuts should be eaten sparingly by those who are either pre D or already D because they are high in selenium. This is in small doses considered to be excellent for its benefits, then excess of selenium is bad for us creating toxins which accumulate and have a connection to nervous disorders as well as kidney diseases. I'm struggling to remember exactly why, but I do recall very clearly my Endo specifically telling myself and Mrs Proud etc to exercise constraint over Brazil nuts; she told us that, after discussing my regular meals; I always have nuts and seeds with my breakfast.
 
helli said:
Although I confess I don't know what "over-nutrition" means, I cannot see why it would refer to nuts.
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Eating too much! 🙂

I'm just quoting what the nurse told me when I talked to her about my triglycerides being high at diagnosis and that's what she said. Eating more calories than you burn.

I eat nuts every day. (Almonds, walnuts and peanuts.)
But not six times a day. Just a handful.
 
I've just done a search on this site for 'brazil nuts'. I didn't realise that it is easy to overdose on selenium if eating more than a few a day. Brazil nuts are my favourite. I kept getting an upset stomach so stopped eating nuts and stomach is back to normal. I also ate porridge for the first time in over two years this morning and my blood sugar reading went down after two hours so I will test that again. I just wish that my blood sugar didn't shoot up from 5 to 12 two hours after eating two small slices of sourdough bread fresh from the bakery.
 
Easedale said:
I just wish that my blood sugar didn't shoot up from 5 to 12 two hours after eating two small slices of sourdough bread fresh from the bakery.
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Bread does seem to be quite tricky for quite a few T2 members.

Some have a modest improvement by freezing and thawing the bread, but it has absolutely no effect for others. The theory being that freezing is a little like cooking/cooling/reheating and can convert some starches to ‘resistant starch’ which is not so easily digested.

Sourdough bakery bread can be a real joy though. Perhaps something to savour on special occasions?
 
Easedale said:
Thank you for replying Mike. I will treat myself to some sourdough on Christmas Day for breakfast.
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Sounds perfect! What time should I be round? :rofl: :D😛
 
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