Recent Content by Colquig

I agree totally. And I know in terms of the hypos and the knock on effects. Thanks again for all of that very relevant info - relevant indeed to my own particular needs. Still struggling to get a handle on the photo!! Will need assistance on that front.

Just been given the new Free Style Libre blood monitoring device as part of a trial group. Once on the arm, the hand held glucose monitor can give an immediate sugar reading with a swipe above the sensor. The sensor is placed on the underside of the upper arm. It has really been amazing and the...

I can move quickly from a four to an eleven and back again. Depending on the amount of exercise I expend. Bit like a yo yo, but it is very difficult to get the BG'S really steady. I have been trying to achieve that effect for many years now.

Folks, a lot of food for thought as I munch through a handful of Lidl's salted almonds. Thanks again.

Interesting. I can see what is going in to my own home-made brown bread. But thanks for that suggestion.

I know. Food for Thought!!! Diabetic care - a complex business. Everybody's metabolism is so different. I have always struggles to get my HBA1 levels down. That is most likely the biggest issue for me.

Thanks folks for all of the very interesting and though provoking comments and advice.

Your reaction to the oats really proves that everyone is different. I eat large bowl of the porridge and keeps me going till 11 in the morning, the time that I require a mid-morning snack.

At one point and not too long ago, was told by health professional to cut out bacon, sausage, egg etc before midday. I have stuck religiously to that advice!!

Interesting. Thanks for that info.

Getting the HbA1 down near 8 - in the old scale - has always been a challenge. Usually around the old 9's and yes that does tend to lead to difficulties. It is the perennial issue of achieving the optimum control and balance.

In terms of carbs, the meals are all high in fibre, plenty of fruit and veg plus the proteins. Every day I start with a bowl of porridge oats and fruit. Plus, slice of my own baked brown bread, or a high fibre oat, nut and fruit 'breakfast biscuit'. Freshly squeezed orange juice, and only...

Yes I know that the ratio is probably unusual. But I am well and truly T1. 40 years. From time to time I have to speak in front of a group of my own peers. The hyper effect is similar. The Blood sugars rise inexorably, and that leads to awful dryness in mouth etc. But in terms of the age? I do...

All very interesting. As I have posted in a different thread, my main problem is the immediate rise in the blood sugar levels prior to a fairly energetic game of five a side. Considering this is with a like minded group of 35 to 53 year olds (my age) all in decent shape, it will give you an idea...

Not trying to avoid the question re carb intake. I do not leave a meal hungry. Carb intake would be appropriate for my general BMI. The general fitness is probably an aspect that needs work. Difficult when the sugars are so fragile and unpredictable.