Recent Content by Adam63

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    Blood glucose too low ?

    It seems I am stuck in a catch 22. I want my blood glucose as close to normal in order that no substantial damage is being done to my eyes, nerves and other organ systems. But my doctor wants my blood glucose higher to avoid the risk of hypo induced heart incidents. So she is saying I have...
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    Blood glucose too low ?

    Since being diagnosed I have always tried to control my diabetes by diet, though being on Metformin. In 2013 my HbA1C shot up to 57 (9.1 mmol/L) with no change in my circumstances or diet and my doctor at the time prescribed me Gliclazide. This gradually pushed down my HbA1C to 40 (6.7 mmol/L)...
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    Blood glucose too low ?

    I tried arguing my case but she just withdrew the glicazide. She would not explain the basis for her decision,I wanted to know precisely the factors influencing her decision. All she would say is that there is a danger of hypos and also possible damage to the heart from so low a blood glucose...
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    Blood glucose too low ?

    No, I was not given the option of staying on the gliclazide. The doctor also immediately withdrew my prescription for testing strips! If she was so concerned about hypoglycemia then surely she would want me to continue testing for lows. This situation makes me think that this is some general...
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    Blood glucose too low ?

    Today when I went to my doctor to get the results of my HbA1C test, she told me that it was 40 (5.8) which she said is too low. I must say I was a bit surprised as I am very happy to be at that level, which is close to normal. Back in 2013 my HbA1C test suddenly shot up to 57 (7.4) (from the...
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    HbA1C not correlating with blood glucose levels

    My HbA1C levels have been 7.1 a year ago, then 6.6 (49 in new units) six months ago, then 6.7 (50 in new units), however, when I take my blood glucose I find I get many measurements over 8 and this morning it was 9.1. I have not changed my diet recently. I strictly avoid all foods with overt...
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    Is itchy skin related to diabetes?

    I have had very low level psoriasis for many years. It primarily appeared on my lower legs and forearms. After I was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago, this condition has gotten much worse, spreading to my fingers and feet. Psoriasis on the feet is very annoying as the itching often...
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    sugar free biscuits

    I understand that they contain sugar alcohols, such as maltilol. Maltitol syrup has a glycemic index of 52, whereas sugar is 60 - so it probably has much the same effect on blood glucose levels. Maltitol is metabolised in your body to glucose and sorbitol, thus it is just an alternative way of...
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    alpha-amylase inhibitor

    I wonder if the readily available off prescription alpha-amylase inhibitor pills (usually sold as slimming products) can help with countering glucose spikes in use type 2 diabetics when we eat too large a load of carbohydrates. I came across this very detailed article recently...
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    A1C self test kit from Bayer

    If anyone is interested in self-testing their HbA1C level, then Bayer make an easy to use test kit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_lgltKU ... r_embedded
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    Lisinopril and other blood pressure drugs

    The class of drugs with names ending in -pril are ACE inhibitors. They interfere with the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme mechanism, which reduces the production of Angiotensin thus reducing blood pressure. Those having problems with this class of drugs usually are switched to ARBs. These are...
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    Rasilez aka tekturna and type 2 diabetes

    That is rather bad news about Aliskiren (Rasilez or Tekturna) being contra-indicated for type 2 diabetics. I, as with many type 2 diabetics, have high blood pressure. I have had this for 15 years but it has been well controlled by medications. I am now on drugs from the three main classes ACE...
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    psoriasis type 1 or 2?

    I have had patches of psoriasis on my legs and elbows for many years, however, shortly before I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, I developed unpleasant psoriasis on my fingers especially my finger tips. These do fissure down to the dermis so can be quite painful. As I use my hands all the...
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    Blood glucose graphing software

    For a year or so I have been using the free Soundtells software to graph my Blood pressure. I just discovered that they also have a graphing program for Blood Glucose. It is American but you can opt at the start to use British Units. http://www.soundtells.com/GlucoseTracker/index.html It is...
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    Is a temporary spike in blood glucose a problem?

    A number of people on this board seem very concerned about short lived spikes in their blood glucose, say after eating some fruit or high carbohydrate food. What is the problem with these temporary rises in blood glucose ? Do they do us any lasting harm? I would have thought that the base...