Recent Content by DavidE54

Is it just a coincidence, or has anyone else noticed that their blood sugar levels dropped slightly, for a short time, after a shot of the AZ Covid-19 vaccine? I have had both doses and noticed the same thing after each dose - dropped from 6.5 ish to 5.9 ish. If there is a link, does anyone have...

Hi Thank you for the very informative reply. I never realised pain or stress raised BG levels. I'll hope my low BG levels stay low.

Hi. Can someone shed any light on what is happening to my BS levels. I am pre-diabetic - fasting BG is usually between 5.8 & 6.3 and occasionally up to 6.7 and 3 hr after evening meals is between 6.5 & 7.5 and very rarely up to 8.2. I have recently had a steroid injection into my hip to try and...

Hi I'm pre and find my peak is between 1/2 and 1 hour after eating then more or less back to normal after 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Hi An interesting comment. I tried boiling for what seemed like forever, and it still seemed like eating grit. Perhaps I try it again and measure my blood sugars after, and if it still spikes them, I'll have to bite the bullet and give the whole rice thing up as a bad idea. David

Hi Does anyone have any ideas on how to cook brown rice so it becomes edible !! David

Hi Have just checked my records and my last blood test was actually 47. There seem to be so many different measure I forget which is which. A big thank you for the factual and detailed replies. I'll take my time in digesting it all. Regards David

Hi I am trying to understand my blood tests and sugar levels. I eat fairly healthily, am not over weight, but I do graze, and always have. My blood tests, as measured in HbA1c, come out at 4.9 so I am told I am pre-diabetic and very nearly diabetic. My own blood tests, with a Contour next test...

Hi I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and wish to prevent it getting worse. As I am not yet diabetic I don't get all the medical attention that people with diabetes get. I want to be able to monitor my blood sugars levels but not necessarily very often and have no idea which system is...