Recent Content by Ian-J

Yep, quite often under 7, even under 6......I was generalizing on the 8 figure I guess. I'm on Metformin 1 tablet per day, and quite a bit of exercise, i.e. heavy bike ride each day weather permitting. No bike on holiday week though. I read that heat can raise blood sugar levels through...

I read online that it can take a few days to 6 weeks for lens swelling to return to normal. Ian.

Hi all, Just back from a weeks holiday and realized my vision had changed prescription, so tested my blood sugar level first thing in morning to find I was at 12.4.........ugghh this should normally be below 8.0 first thing! So, i realized i must have been eating something regularly on hols...

I'm always wary of the sauces rather than the meals themselves. Looks like you struck lucky! Ian.

TEST #2 4:30pm - Blood Sugar = 4.1 (not eaten since 11:30am) 4:40pm - Evening dinner (home made veg soup, 2xmini pork pies, 1 slice bread). 5:40pm - Blood Sugar = 8.5 5:45pm - 4 mile bike ride around local housing estate (quite hard), 15mins duration. 5:50pm - Blood Sugar = 6.2 6:50pm - Blood...

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I'll test that.....meantime, it's 8:45pm now and my blood sugar is 6.6. Edit: I have update post #1 with additional data. Ian.

Actually, discussion is welcome. I'll edit the first post if I can to say such....is that ok?

Hi, I've changed my exercise regime and got to wondering how it effects my blood sugar levels. So, I'm going to record the data here and modify the sequence/timing of the exercise and see how my blood sugar levels are affected. I'll be sticking to the same food and thus trying to keep...

Mine was 100 when I was diagnosed in 2016. It was a shock.....and like you I hadn't a clue about what I could eat. If you are like me then you'll realise you don't need to be an expert right from the start, you can start off by learning some very basics and what food types you need to...

Spoke to doctor today (gotta love NHS eConsult)..........nothing immediately to worry about since my organs per my last bloods are all functioning ok.....however she is going to consult with one her more knowledgeable colleagues in this area to make sure. Doc just thinks its part age and part...

Oh!.......and I read it can be VERY dangerous. I think I'll consult with my GP. Cheers! Ian.

Front of thigh, mid way between knee and crotch. Quadriceps i think they are. Yep, its when I cycle hard......the burning grows pretty quick after starting then gets very painful. Cheers for info, will look them up. Ian

Non-smoker. Yes I get it a little in my calfs when power walking. HbA1C is 44........quite well under control. Not sure about circulation, but I am guessing I am ok. Will see how it goes after next few weeks. Haven't biked like this in many years! Ian.

Hi all, I've changed out my daily power walk these past few weeks for riding around on my push bike, and quite hard with it. One thing I have noticed is that my legs burn really, really badly! I usually ease off when they do and it will dissipate until I go hard at it again. It's got to the...