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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

Cumberland said:
Well the nurse struggled to find a vein in both arms with needle and back of both hands so she booked me in with a phlebotomist for 26th September

I’m not surprised as my veins hide lol
She was slightly embarrassed but I told her that many others had tried in vain or vein lol
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That must be ghastly @Cumberland i have good veins so don't have that problem, but i have had that phlebotomist done, as i had iron overload at one stage so VERY big Needle. But i was surprised as i took it quite well. Hope it goes well for you on the day and not in vain:hilarious:. Good luck.
 
Moggely said:
That must be ghastly @Cumberland i have good veins so don't have that problem, but i have had that phlebotomist done, as i had iron overload at one stage so VERY big Needle. But i was surprised as i took it quite well. Hope it goes well for you on the day and not in vain:hilarious:. Good luck.
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@cumbs, me too. My veins actively hide.
 
Fbg this a.m. 4.1 ketones 3.6
It seems interesting to me that many GPs still claim ignorance of best ways to treat T2D when it has been increasing in population numbers for so many years. I am wondering why there is not an intervention in place to increase their understanding of the mechanisms involved. Or why most seem content to go along with parroting advice that really is not good, instead of undertaking their own research. I often give my GP printouts of interesting research findings and he has changed his attitude from .dire warnings of dangerous outcomes when I have made experiments, to almost encouragement when Seeing the results.
 
geefull said:
OK here we go :D

Latest Results from my DN visit earlier today.

HbA1c is 29 (4.8%) - up a little as expected because of weight stabilisation but I'm pretty happy, it was 27 last time :)

total cholesterol - 4.6 mmol/L
Triglycerides - 0.6
HDL - 1.4
Calculated LDL - 2.9
Non HDL cholesterol 3.2

Sodium/Potassium/Urea/Creatinine all within normal range.
Chloride was 109 showing high against the range 95-108 but, given the other results, the nurse says not worrying because probably a touch of dehydration after fasting.
eGFR >90 (normal)

All toes suitably ticklish ;)

weight 68.2Kg fully dressed.

BP 110/72

Nurse was very pleased and says she wished she had more like me :hilarious: apparently I'm an inspiration.:singing:

I hadn't seen this particular nurse before and we had a good conversation about me doing LCHF and the benefits, she asked intelligent questions and seemed fairly open to the idea.

I'm really pleased I've managed to keep my weight and BG fairly stable and managed to push my HDL up a bit. Couldn't have done it without LCHF and the support of you friendly people, so thank you all :)

That's 2 years of non diabetic HbA1c's, so in celebration I'll change my description to 'in remission'
Just a urine sample to provide now. Next test in 6 months.
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WOW...good job geeful...a clean sweep...well done.
 
Terrytiddy said:
Hi @Canvaspic Ketones will come quicker when you have been on LCHF for a bit longer the lower the carb intake the quicker your body starts using fat for fuel and you will also become fat adapted. What did you have on your 3 day fast? :)
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Coffee with milk. I did have a few nuts on the 3rd day as i was driving. But my BG was still above 5.

Today BG is 5.2, raining here, home gym time. Doc appointment for 10.

Hope everyone is well. Have a good day all.
 
geefull said:
OK here we go :D

Latest Results from my DN visit earlier today.

HbA1c is 29 (4.8%) - up a little as expected because of weight stabilisation but I'm pretty happy, it was 27 last time :)

total cholesterol - 4.6 mmol/L
Triglycerides - 0.6
HDL - 1.4
Calculated LDL - 2.9
Non HDL cholesterol 3.2

Sodium/Potassium/Urea/Creatinine all within normal range.
Chloride was 109 showing high against the range 95-108 but, given the other results, the nurse says not worrying because probably a touch of dehydration after fasting.
eGFR >90 (normal)

All toes suitably ticklish ;)

weight 68.2Kg fully dressed.

BP 110/72

Nurse was very pleased and says she wished she had more like me :hilarious: apparently I'm an inspiration.:singing:

I hadn't seen this particular nurse before and we had a good conversation about me doing LCHF and the benefits, she asked intelligent questions and seemed fairly open to the idea.

I'm really pleased I've managed to keep my weight and BG fairly stable and managed to push my HDL up a bit. Couldn't have done it without LCHF and the support of you friendly people, so thank you all :)

That's 2 years of non diabetic HbA1c's, so in celebration I'll change my description to 'in remission'
Just a urine sample to provide now. Next test in 6 months.
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Super results- you are an inspiration. When newbies join this forum and see results like that it gives great encouragement to start on the right path. Well done.
 
shelley262 said:
Hi I went down the private route to get an interim fasting lipids panel test via Thriva they do offer a code for new customers of 50% off which brings cost down to 12 quid. You have to . Hope this is useful I’m sure there are other private companies but this is one I used!
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Hi and thanks so much. Your code didnt work but it didnt take me too long to find one that did. For anyone reading this and interested the code is : HEALTHTRACK
 
Can I have some advice please. I haven't been diagnosed yet. I have P.C.O.S which can cause insulin resistance. I have been having 'Funny turns' so have started testing my blood sugars first thing in the morning for a couple of weeks and they are usually between 6 and 8. Do you think I have enough evidence to go to the drs and say that i think this is part of it. Yesterday 7.5 today 6.7 I'm unsure what should be normal.
 
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