Experiences with

Glucose test

I found out amylin aggregates in people with diabetes damaging pancreatic beta cells. It appears amylin seems to aggregate in similar mechanism to alpha synuclein? I cant help but conclude sugar and carbs are the culprit. chatgpt- Your observation is insightful, and there is growing evidence to support

I'm 68 and have been hypothyroid for 10 years, all bloods fine and in range and have been in fairly good health. I always remember my doctor saying it can lead to diabetes as it's an endocrine matter. I've always had to eat regular meals throughout the day, can't fast/crash diet etc. A few months ago

My partner has had copd for 16 years. Becoming worse also is having palpitations and racing heart of 130 which lasts a couple of hours. Has recently diagnosed high blood pressure ,high blood glucose,and low oxygen levels. On trelegy elipta for 3 years. Is this normal for copd. Also had 24 hr ECG. Waiting

Post ablation four months ago and cardioversion two weeks ago, was feeling pretty positive. Popped into town with OH to do some shopping, modest walk back to car park with not very heavy bags. Then stopped at retail park for quick look in store, got inside door and suddenly felt very faint, had to go

Good Day all Not sure how to handle new blood sugar spikes. I am on 47.5mg prednisone now and have GCA/PMR. I will start Actemra in coming days. Lately my blood glucose spikes everyday to around 140 mg/dl, but yesterday it shot up to 180mg/dl. (I think conversion is about 10mmol/L). I have a continuous

I've read that Prednisolone can spike blood sugar levels. I have a strong family history of late onset type 2 diabetes through the generations. I have ordered a blood glucose monitor, I thought it might be a good idea, like I monitor my blood pressure too.

November 3rd, 2023 I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic. I had ignored warnings, stayed overweight, manyana mentality. The shock was unbelievable and tbh I was terrified. So I start out with a determination I didn't know I had and lost 3stone in 5 months. Nothing since but no gains either. Today I kick-start

My Experience in Controlling Blood Sugar Levels Hi everyone, I wanted to share my personal experience in maintaining stable blood sugar levels throughout the day. Over the past few months, I've implemented several strategies that have significantly helped me manage my blood sugar. Here are the

Folks, I got me a kidney!!!!I got the call about 8p.m. Thursday. This is a direct product of the new project I mentioned that you can read up on at 34lives.com . I was only on the UNOS list for two weeks, and had only heard about 34lives 8 days ago!! Im sore. I'm getting up and walking every

Hi I'm 36wks and have been told she two weeks ahead been for glucose test and two weeks ago and nothing has anyone else gone experience this should I worry that's she could be a big baby

I have both conditions and have been given a different diet for each. I think it’s going to be impossible to live without fats AND carbohydrates. Which do you think would be the lesser of two evils? I’m currently on a low carb high fat diet.

Hiya folks, hope everyone is okay. After my second IVF round ended in failure I've been taking a few months off to lead as healthy a lifestyle as possible (I mention the changes I've made in previous posts). I've also taken a bunch of tests including a full thrombophilia screen (which has come back

My GP did a glucose tolerance test and diagnosed me with prediabetes. So I stopped having sugar in my coffee and started having sugar free pepsi max. I also started having thin crust takeaway pizzas instead of deep pan.

I got a new prescription yesterday manufactured NOVUGEM Within a couple of hours I had cramp I. My feet. Dizzy head blurred vision difficulty weeing. Today I’ve been weeing ok but my blood glucose was very high but ok now I’m not diabetic. Could it be this brand I’ve never used it before has anyone

I got a new prescription yesterday manufactured NOVUGEM Within a couple of hours I had cramp I. My feet. Dizzy head blurred vision difficulty weeing. Today I’ve been weeing ok but my blood glucose was very high but ok now I’m not diabetic. Could it be this brand I’ve never used it before has anyone

Hi everyone I'm new to this forum but not new to C25K, over the past 10 years I've probably completed it 12 - 15 times, each time congratulating myself with two weeks off and some wine and cake!!😀 Earlier this year I got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and decided to embark on the C25K again, I completed

Good morning! I rang Michael last night as I saw elsewhere that he was quite unwell. At the start of the week he woke early feeling rather strange and thought it best to check his blood glucose level. It was fine but he was having trouble focussing on the phone screen (Libre 2 sensor). The room started

hi all as previous post just started 50mch levo , had a insulin intolerance test today as day case that should of been done in feb 24 but endocrinology doctor didn’t send prescription over to day ward . Finally took test today which had to be stopped half way through as my blood sugar went so low .

Plodding along for years with T2, first metformin but now insulin twice per day. Reasonably good diet, try to avoid added or high sugar, although carbs can be my downfall, mostly active, low alcohol consumption. Blood glucose readings fairly consistent, though slightly above target and keep nudging

I am now wondering how long it takes for my blood glucose to return to a normal range? I've been eating a strict keto diet for the last 20 months, I've been increasingly active as I've tapered down (play tennis 2-3 times a week, use the gym and walk the dog daily for 1hr +) My average glucose, taken