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  1. KitSileya

    Questions about blood test answers

    I went in for my yearly diabetes check last week, and there were some results I wondered about. My trombocytes were slightly higher than normal (403, normal range 165-387), which I guess means I have an infection? My P-ALAT level was higher than normal (55, normal range 10-45) , while my...
  2. KitSileya

    From 10.2% to 5.8%

    Just got my HbA1c results back, and from 10.2% (84) in August, and probably much higher over the winter as I wasn't low carbing and was on corticosteroids, I have since May managed to lower it to 5.8% (40). I think that is pretty impressive, especially since my bgl has been higher than average...
  3. KitSileya

    Low birth weight increases risk of Type 2?!

    Was leafing through the magazine my country's diabetes association puts out, and there was a small notice about research showing that having a low weight at birth increased one's risk of getting type 2. The researchers theorized that it was due to getting less nutrients in the womb making organs...
  4. KitSileya

    Potluck suggestions

    I have a potluck event coming up, and I’ve got to admit I’m very blank on what I could bring as my contribution. Do you guys have any suggestions? I used to make a quiche or even mini quiches, but pastry is out (I would rather avoid trying to make low carb pastry for the first time for a dish to...
  5. KitSileya

    T2, need to get back to the grind

    Hi, I used to have good control of my blood sugar and HbA1c, but in the last 3 years I've been awful at it. It started when I was caring for my sister during her terminal illness (it was very difficult to eat low carb when niblings wouldn't eat any vegetable but cucumber, and sitting by a...
  6. KitSileya

    Low amylase count - causes and consequences?

    I got the results of my blood tests from my last doctor's visit (my doctor was really happy with my weight loss (20%), my usual fasting and post-prandial BGs (5-5.5mmol and 5.5-6.5mmol respectively), and general state of well-being.) In addition to the regular HbA1c, he said he'd order a blood...
  7. KitSileya

    Whipple surgery and pancreatic cancer - info?

    A close family member has just gotten the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, and will have the Whipple surgery this week if all goes well. I know that there are people here in T3c that have had that surgery, and I would be grateful if you could share your experiences, and if you have advice for...
  8. KitSileya

    10 weeks post-diagnosis I have...

    ...radically changed the way I eat. I now eat moderate low carb, having cut out potatoes, pasta, rice and bread, but not crispbreads, yogurt, and milk. The salty, savory snacks I love have been banished, except for one 40 gr packet of crisps a week. I do some pork crackling if I get absolutely...
  9. KitSileya

    Type 2 Good BG numbers, but still....

    I think I need to be reassured about my BG numbers. They are generally below 5.3 fasting, and between 5 and 7 consistently post-prandially, and I know that is good. This evening I ate two slices of ordinary, whole-meal bread with eggs and bacon for dinner because of convenience. I forgot to...
  10. KitSileya

    Type 2 What are optimal blood glucose levels? Practical measuring questions.

    I am a recently diagnosed type 2, and have been reading as much as possible about how to eat and what to do. I have seen Daisy's posts for the newly diagnosed, where the NICE recommendations are included. However, I am well below the recommendation for diabetics right now (I was diagnosed based...