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

ianpspurs said:
Great news about the new pot - I may have a similar issue but CBA to change just now. Thanks for the kind word re house and being near the sea appeals to Julie but I am staying put
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Feel free to visit anytime you like....Happy to make you a cup of tea and meet you in real life
 
SaskiaKC said:
Wow, that 1947 photo reminds me of The Nine Tailors.

What kind of chickens?
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Dorothy Sayers lived in my village - her father was the vicar. Our chickens are hybrids from a breeder in Cambridge some lay Cambridge blue eggs. The eggs can be up to 90+ gms
 
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Louie59 said:
Morning all,
Can anyone help me with this please? I am type 2 and I have just had my Hb1c test and the nurse has just phoned me to say that my result is to low (41(5.9), same as last years results where I have dropped 3 Gliclazide tablets and now I have dropped all of them. Now I thought that was pretty normal or ok at least but not low! would appreciate your thoughts on what is really low to be concerned about.
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Hi, I’ve just checked and mine are 43. I’m assuming a reduction in gliclazide when I have my review
 
Debandez said:
5.9 reflects dinner out last night with wine. It was tapas but you really don't know exactly what's in the ingredients. It was very nice I might add so probably sugar in there somewhere!

I did my home hba1c test Saturday using a1cnow kit. (10 purchased for £117). I have my next DN appointment to have lab test in November and the figure shows I'm on track for a good result. 33. Thrilled if it is as my last one in May was 41. I'm also tracking on the mysugr app and that estimates 34.1. Thrilled with that too.

Today I'm dropping my grandaughter off at nursery after having her for a few days whilst her mum went to enjoy her 30th birthday present (long weekend in Benidorm!). Then a quick tidy up and meeting my friend for lunch. She has had a terrible few years with her health and is still battling along. But she is always positive and cheerful. I'm taking her for lunch to celebrate her 70th.

No reply from my DN from an email i sent a week ago. I hope she is on leave and not ignoring me!

Happy Monday folks x
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Have you found the home A1C now tests similar to lab tests previously, or is this the first time using it? Hope the ‘real’ test is in line with your own one.
 
OrsonKartt said:
Hi, I'm not on any medication and my last 3 years HB1c have been 43, 43 and 45. My surgery describes this as "excellent" Personally I would be delighted with a 41 but maybe if you are taking medication there is a difference. Any else care to comment?
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@Louie59 I tend to,agree with @OrsonKartt your number is very good. Without knowing your medical history, I would have thought it was grounds to review medication.
 
Goonergal said:
Have you found the home A1C now tests similar to lab tests previously, or is this the first time using it? Hope the ‘real’ test is in line with your own one.
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I did a home a1cnow on 28th April which was 37. My GP one 15th May was 41. Close.....ish but they were over 2 weeks apart. I've looked in my calendar and nothing significant between. I'm going to do a home test in the morning this time (16th Nov ). So I will have a better idea how accurate it is and will report back. I'm keeping everything crossed.
 
Debandez said:
I did a home a1cnow on 28th April which was 37. My GP one 15th May was 41. Close.....ish but they were over 2 weeks apart. I've looked in my calendar and nothing significant between. I'm going to do a home test in the morning this time (16th Nov ). So I will have a better idea how accurate it is and will report back. I'm keeping everything crossed.
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Wow! Home test? Thats fantastic! Where do you buy these please?
 
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