Experimenting on myself
Me as the guinea pig or should that be lab rat Please note: No animals were hurt in this experiment! The image above is entirely AI generated.Addressing my concernsAs noted…
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August 9, 2026
Information about drugs used for diabetes
T2D and statins
Statin prescribing When I was first diagnosed with T2D, along with metformin I was recommended to start taking a statin, specifically atorvastatin (also known as Lipitor. There is good evidence…
August 9, 2026
Metformin the wonder drug?
Diabetes was first recognised as a medical condition over 3,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks coining the term Ziabites. Many ancient civilisations including Egyptian, Indian, Chinese, Persian and Arabic, offer…
December 16, 2025
Keeping an eye on the eyes
A noted previously, my diabetes was first identified during a visit to the optician. My GP, besides prescribing treatment, also referred me to ophthalmology to monitor my eyes. My nearest…
October 29, 2025
Diets, diarrhoea and hypos
Despite my extensive education and links with healthcare, I still have to look up diarrhoea every time I use it, to make sure the spelling is correct! But it became…
September 10, 2025