Recent Content by Camilla

  1. C

    Please interpret my A1c Result!

    Hi thanks very much. My A1c was 6.9 on diagnosis a while back. Then I struggled before realising how important low carb eating and exercise is. After much hard work I now have a good routine which is working.
  2. C

    Please interpret my A1c Result!

    Hi I have been given my result at 37.5mm per mole today - what does this mean please? The doctor says he is very impressed and pleased but I would like to know how this compares to a normal person. Please someone tell me.
  3. C

    New technique for finger pricking!

    Hi I don't fancy doing that - I use the side of my little finger. One thing is that I always thoroughly warm my hands under the hot tap first. It ensures a good blood supply. In the early days I never realised how important this was and tried fruitlessly pricking over and over again on cold...
  4. C

    Navigating this forum

    Hi, Can anyone tell me how to update my profile please? Also how to upload myself a photo or avatar. I cannot see how to do that kind of thing on here.
  5. C

    Don't involve yourself in the blame game.

    Hi Blame is indeed a waste of time and achieves nothing. It is best to be positive and deal with what is happening now. There are after all quite a lot of overweight people who never get diabetes. It all depends on our genes, pre-disposition to it and so on. Once you decide to handle it...
  6. C

    Night Sweats

    Hi, I have night sweats too but because I am going through the menopause! Seriously, I am reading about the changes I am going through and i understand hot flushes happen when hormonal changes are occurring. That makes me wonder if you are suffering similarly because of changes going on in...
  7. C

    Gutted.

    You emphasise fruit, this gives a clue. How much fruit are you eating? Be careful, fruit is pure carbohydrate and will raise your blood sugars every time. Try low carb fruits e.g. strawberries and most other berries. You can have double cream with them - it is only 1.6g of carb per 100g. Get...
  8. C

    Gutted.

    Instead of porridge which is very high in carbs, try a protein breakfast based on eggs, fish or meat of any kind. Don't have fruit on an empty stomach - the fructose in it raises your bg very quickly and very high. A little fruit at the end of a protein/fat meal is a better way. Look at how much...
  9. C

    Gutted.

    Are you eating low carb? Did you know that a couple of alcoholic drinks with dinner really helps? I find a glass of wine with dinner keeps my levels nice and low.
  10. C

    Type 2's: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning?

    Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn Oh dear that is very high. Try to keep your carbs low all day and take exercise every day. The overall effect should bring down your morning fasting level. If you really cannot do this, do please get the doctor to help. This is a...
  11. C

    Type 2's: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning?

    Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 4.9mm this morning. Just sometimes I get one under 5mm.
  12. C

    Do you write down your blood test results?

    I just keep 2 or 3 weeks worth of results on a simple spreadsheet. For me I don't see any reason to keep ones further back. The spreadsheet is one I created for myself. Just realised - sorry - I am a type 2. I just went on to 'new Posts' and did not see this is a type 1 forum.
  13. C

    how do you accept it?

    Took me 6 months to come to terms. During that time I cried, was depressed and very frightened. The main reason was that I did not know about it. Once I had read and learned about diabetes and taken all possible steps with diet and exercise, I felt a sense of confidence and control return. You...
  14. C

    I think I am diabetic.

    I think so! But each of us have minds of our own, our bodies are ours and we have the right to treat them as we wish. Healthcare is advisory after all, not orders. I have done all my own reading and research, greatly assisted by this forum and others too. Therefore I control perfectly well by...
  15. C

    I think I am diabetic.

    Accu Chek Compact Plus is a good one, around about £15.00. The strips cost about £25.00 for a pack of 51. They are expensive for sure, but I found after a few weeks of using them to find out how what to eat, you can reduce the checking. I checked 4 or 5 times a day at first but now only check...