Experiences with

Neurofibromatosis type 1

I have been diagnosed with steroid induced pre diabetes. I read somewhere that a chromium supplement can help? Anyone else tried ? I’ve been taking pred since January, currently on 6.25mg

Hi, I’m Rexi and I’m from Germany. Over 30 years ago, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I spent a year without insulin and have been taking insulin since then, but only very, very few units. Since my C-peptide level is still quite high and I have no antibodies, a genetic test for MODY was done. It

Hi, I recently read an article about someone with fibromyalgia who said Celadrin cream really helped them with their stiff muscles. I then did some reading of my own about it and found that celadrin works best when combined with glucosamine sulphate. Has anyone tried either of these for their fibro?

Hello Fybro family, I hope you are all keeping as well as you can. Does anyone take the supplement Glucosamine Sulphate? A friend thought it might help with the pain & stiffness, though can't seem to find too much information about whether it helps with fibromyralgia. I'd be grateful in hearing about

I have an underactive thyroid, after a few months of being diagnosed I was losing nutrients I told my doctor I thought I had malabsorption syndrome, they never said anything and they order a test for celiac but was negative, I've been supplementing with vitamins since.... But over the last 3 weeks/month

I have long had a sneaky suspicion that serotonin is more important for me than dopamine. So now I am moving my focus to boosting those levels. I am completely confused about the difference between straight tryptophan, and the "L" kind. Anyone able to enlighten me?

I was diagnosed with AIH in 2012 and a few years later crossover with PBC was confirmed. I also have alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency. Triple whammy! I’ve been on Azathioprine and Urso for many years as I was diagnosed early. I’m fortunate that my liver results are within the normal range and I have

Even though disappointing for those with thyroid issues, I had hoped, and actually was under the impression, that at least endos were good diabetes doctors. It seems that I have to rethink that as well. I have a colleague with Type 1 Diabetes who had some horror stories to tell. And he is the second

hi are there any brands that do 200mcg? I’m on 225mcg which means taking 3 pills every day . I’d rather it was 1. (I’m on 3 blood pressure pills too) Would be good it it was just a higher dose pill Unfortunately I get a different brand every time from chemist also they seem very sweet do they

The validity of tests using fingerprick blood samples has long been questioned. Some claiming they are unusably awful. Others claiming tests are as good as those done on venous blood. It is good to see a paper which has researched the questions. Unfortunately, while they did include TSH, they did not

hello forum friends I’ve just bought some cytoplan betaine and pepsin. My thinking is to raise my stomach acid to help my body better absorb nutrients. I’m just wondering have any of you tried this, and has it helped? Thanks 💜

Useful for those who've been told they are in the pre-diabetes or even diabetes range or worried about weight gain and/or raised blood sugar levels due to steroids. Although technically what we get is steroid-induced diabetes the principles of prevention and managing it are the same as Type 2 diabetes

Reducing down and have reached 16mgs. Have lost a lot of weight with low carb diet so decided to try and increase muscle mass with two basic exercises. Side to side crouch with medium resistance band and another for gluts and back holding (not lifting) weights. Oh dear, now pain in hip and knee. I

Morning all Am day 11 in cycle for a modified natural FET. Scan this morning showed lining at 5.9 and one follicle at 10. Clinic require min 7mm lining and one follicle at 14. Next scan on Fri. Any top tips/wives tales for improving lining thickness over next 48 hours?? Been eating lots of protein (

I've recently been told I have low salt levels after a blood test. I've never cut back on salt in my diet but don't eat any ultra processed foods. Initially my reading was 128 by adding a great deal of salt to my diet as advised by one gp also to cut down on my liquid intake my level was up to 134 .

had my blood tests for my diabetic review and all good apart from my Hb result. I am wondering if this is to do with PMR and also the fact that I have eaten no meat only vegetarian food. I think my GP will be asking for a routine f2f appointment at some stage so would be glad if any information.

Hi, I've been reading posts about blood sugar spikes on Prednisolone. This is all new to me. Please can someone tell me more about this. I have a strong family history of late onset type 2 diabetes and if I am at risk from being on Pred I want to do what I can to offset it. Thanks, Jane.

My blood test of 30 Sept 2024 shows a glucose reading of 45 in a range of 42-47 as prediabetic. My GP has flagged up to be discussed at next appointment. I wondered if taking Pred for 2 years and now down to 7.5 mg has any bearing on this reading before I contact the GP? The reading was 41 in the

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.

A paper of possible interest. But it could be turned round and made YOUR FAULT for having impaired sensitivity. And dislike the language where [i]high levels of TT3RI and TFQIFT3[/i] are referred to as if they are real substances. Not that they are indexes based on measurements. [i]Diabetes Metab