Recent Content by Claire M

Yes, you were both right - I've just received the HbA1c result. It's gone up to 61 - at least it's still lower than it's highest at 92 - and at least I'm now prepared for Monday. Thank you both very much!!

Thank you so much Antje77. I always get a bit anxious before seeing my consultant so I wanted to see if the HbA1c level had gone up or if it had improved. I didn't realise that the results would come in in dribs and drabs and to be honest I was surprised to see any results at all considering...

Do you think the HbA1c takes a bit longer then? I also can't find a result for the Liver Function test. It definitely said HbA1c, Liver function and loads of other things on the blood test form.

I can't work them out. I'm a Type 1. I've got an appointment with my consultant next Monday and I've had a blood test today. The results have just come through via a 'Patient Knows Best' site but I can't work them out. I'm trying to see if my HbA1c level has come down from my last visit to the...

Hi there, I've been a Type 1 diabetic for about 20 years and after attending a DAFNE course last year I raised my insulin/CP ratio from 1:1 to 2:1 but my BG readings are still far too high. I don't recall hearing anyone mentioning a 3:1 ratio so I'm a bit nervous at raising it on my own in case...

I'm hoping someone can advise me. I've been using the ratio of 2 units of Novorapid per 10g of carbohydrate for about 8 months. I am still getting high BG readings after eating. For example at lunchtime I'll have 30 portions of carbohydrate so I will inject 6 units of Novorapid. Then when I...