Re: Niacin lipids and BGs

On Sep 19, 6:42 pm, Alan S <loralgtweightandca...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I've been considering adding niacin to my regimen for
lipids. For those who do so, or those considering it, there
have been some interesting comments on the heartscan blog
about niacin:

http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2007/01/be-patient-with-niacin.html

http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2007/04/niacin-scams.html

http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2007/05/dreaded-niacin-flush.html

http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/niacin-and-blood-sugar.html

http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2007/09/when-niacin-doesnt-work.html

and one that those worried about statins will find
interesting:http://heartscanblog.blogspot.com/2007/08/do-statin-drugs-reduce-lipo...

And no, I don't get a commission. I don't concur with
everything on that blog but it certainly has some
interesting and credible info.

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1500mg, ezetrol 10mg
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
--http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com

Thanks for posting these links Alan. I recently stopped taking a
statin (well, several weeks ago) and this week started taking niacin.
I haven't broken the news to my doctor yet. Next blood work will
tell, I guess.

.

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