I have been treated for high blood pressure for 2 years (taking Diovan HCT and Altace). about[b] a month ago I had severe spikes in my blood pressure, going as high as 184/128 with pulse of 120. [3]...
hi Judy unfortunately for me, depression came way before problems with pre-diabetes. I had a major depressive episode 12 years ago that was devastating and had been without an episode (though still...
hi Jeannie yes i have read about the dawn phenomenon and i have tried different carb snacks before bed and they do not make any difference to my morning readings at all. it's a bit mystifying. I...
congrats Joules, i am a smoker and pre-diabetic (IFG & IGT) and use diet and exercise only so far. i had not thought of the possibility that blood sugar readings could be affected by smoking. i...
I just bought Dr Bernstein's book and i am interested in hearing from anyone who follows his diet for blood sugar control. I am pre-diabetic and using diet and exercise to treat IFG and IGT. I am...
hi Jeannie thanks for your thoughts. i am monitoring my bg closely not only to see what foods affect the result but to try to see how the meds might be impacting. i take most to the depression meds...
hi Shy firstly my diagnosis was made through routine bloodwork at my yearly check up and i did not have any signs of diabetes. however the fact that your boyfriend is very tired aft meals is a...
Hello i am new here Deb living in Vancouver BC Long history of depression and anxiety, other medical problems including high blood pressure and high choleserol, now diagnosed pre-diabetic. My family...
Hi Elisha I have been on Diovan for hbp for 1 year and lipitor for high cholesterol since July last year. I have not taken an active roll in my medical treatment before but due to issues with my...
hi all new here and have a question for you. Background: I have numerous health obstacles and I am being treated for high blood pressure (genetic factors involved), high cholesterol (my prior tests...
thanks for the replies. i am having some fluctuations in my weight and blood pressure already. but I have an appt with my family doctor on Monday and we are going to do a med review including the...
just started remeron, concerned (as always) about side effects. any personal experiences to share? esp. regarding weight gain, cholesterol levels and blood sugar...pre -diabetic here, working hard on...