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PerSpinasAdAstra

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Apr 19, 2024

#7,481

Radiohead - Just - 1995

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

Apr 19, 2024

#7,482

Radiohead - Paranoid Android - 1997

Last edited: Apr 19, 2024

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

Contused

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Apr 19, 2024

#7,483

Radiohead — Karma Police

Contused

Well-Known Member

Apr 24, 2024

#7,484

Peter Gabriel — Red Rain

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MikeyBikey

Well-Known Member

Apr 24, 2024

#7,485

Marianne Faithful - Broken English

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

Apr 24, 2024

#7,486

The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin' - 1965

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

Apr 25, 2024

#7,487

Metallica - Nothing Else Matters - 1991

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

Contused

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Apr 26, 2024

#7,488

Robert Miles — Children

Contused

Well-Known Member

Apr 29, 2024

#7,489

Devin Townsend — Mountain

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 3, 2024

#7,490

Eels - Novocaine For The Soul - 1996

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 3, 2024

#7,491

Eels - Susan's House - 1996

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 3, 2024

#7,492

Beck - Loser - 1993

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 3, 2024

#7,493

The Notorious B.I.G - Hypnotize - 1997

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 3, 2024

#7,494

Nick Drake - Northern Sky - 1970

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 3, 2024

#7,495

Nick Drake - 'Cello Song - 1969

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 5, 2024

#7,496

Johnny Cash - Hurt - 2002

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

PerSpinasAdAstra

Well-Known Member

May 5, 2024

#7,497

Aphex Twin - Alberto Balsam - Date unknown (1990 - 1994)

Per Spinas Ad Astra - Through Thorns to the Stars

Diagnosed T2, Oct 2023 - HbA1c: 89 mmol/mol (repeat @ 92), Weight: 100.6 Kg, BMI: 34.6
Made diet changes, increased exercise gradually, set out to lose weight via calorie counting.
Did not adopt a very low carb diet - averaged around 150g per day.
Started Metformin,1500mg per day as of Nov 15th.
Switched to Xigduo (10mg Dapagliflozin & 2000mg Metformin per day) as of Dec 21st.
Jan 24th 2024 - HbA1c: 39 mmol/mol, Weight: 88.5 Kg, BMI: 30.4
Feb/March - Reduced carbs quite a bit while analysing BG response using a CGM/screenshots.
June 26th 2024 - HbA1c: 32 mmol/mol, Weight: 70.2 Kg, BMI: 24.3
September 6th 2024 - Meds reduced - 10mg Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) & 1000mg Metformin per day

The plan and situation:
Followed Prof Roy Taylor's ideas regarding weight loss as a means to achieve T2 remission.
Had set target of a BMI of 25 to facilitate option to clear fat from liver a second time, if necessary.
If fasting blood glucose levels begin to rise again will lose weight again in an attempt to resolve.
Going all the way to an 'ideal' weight denies a person this option in future, if needs must.

Not in technical remission, still on meds. No side effects. Plan to reduce meds very gradually.
Planning to address all known risk factors for NAFLD as a kind of blueprint to maintain low HbA1c.
This means lifting my weights regularly - hoping to build muscle mass slowly over time.
Profit! (South Park reference)
Very best of luck fellow travellers!

Satan’s little helper

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May 6, 2024

#7,498

Raw. But sometimes these guys hit the spot. Live.

Satan’s little helper

Well-Known Member

May 6, 2024

#7,499

Then I saw this? This is what this band gloriously do.

Last edited: May 6, 2024

Contused

Well-Known Member

May 8, 2024

#7,500

Led Zeppelin — Out On The Tiles