Recent Content by MikeinWales

Hi Bluetit: My DR is very good, she has arranged another blood test THREE months apart which gives me the information for the previous three months. The equilibrium is interesting to me as information is power to action as far as I am concerned. Regarding the meter I am looking forward in...

Its all starting to make good sense. Thank you once again. As a side note I am going back for another blood fasting test in a few weeks. There has been THREE months between each test so the next result should be helpful. After a few weeks of testing with the meter I should also get a balance...

Hi Bluetit. To answer your question regarding the 61.6. The Facts: * 61.6 is from converting the average BLOOD GLUCOSE from 95mmol/l into 61.6 hba1c * The figures are from this link: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/hba1c-to-blood-sugar-level-converter.html I have run the numbers twice and I have...

Bluetit: Today is my first day with the meter. I took the reading after returning from the DR which was about two hrs after breakfast of banana whole cereal and milk. I will do as you recommend,. After a few days I will post the results. I do hope that you and the great members of this website...

Hitsme: I agree 100% Today is the first day using the meter. I have been told by my DR to use it three times a day for the first week, write down the readings; then take a reading every other day. Good luck to you as you continue moving forward. Best regards Mike

Hi Bluetit, After looking at the blood sugar levels the guidelines I find the following HbA1c readings: LOW is less than 4 NORMAL is 4 to 4.9 GOOD is 5 to 5.9 AT RISK is 6 to 6.0 DANGER ZONE 7 to 7.9 COMPLICATIONS CAN ARISE 8 to 8.9 VERY DANGEROUS 9+ Link for above at...

This what I call GREAT NEWS the best NEWS from the past few days! The idea of being in the willy wonka chocolate factory is amazing! Monday is normally my shopping day, however today Wednesday seams like the day to hit waitrose hard searching for some joy!;)... Many thanks for this information...

Typicaltwo Thank you for this posting. After looking at the link in your posting, and after thinking about the numbers, and facts, I now understand better the challenges. My HbA1c was at 95 after fasting blood teat. The chart told me that any number above 9 on HbA1c is Very Dangerous! I am...

Hi Ickhum You have done so well, congratulations on sharing your success story. I hope to be able to follow your example. Thank you for sharing. Best regards Mike

Thank you Hitsme. My mind is almost in free fall : I have new web friends, that have spent time answering my questions. This website is amazing: so many good people doing such a great job supporting each other. Thank you for excepting me; I consider it a privilege to be in communication with...

I have so many questions and concerns, its a real challenge in so many ways! About 5pm today I received a phone call informing me that the meter will be ready for collection on Tuesday morning. The NHS has been brilliant. I must say a big thank you to each person that has helped me start to...

Hi daisy1, This is a brilliant communication: I have read this a few times and learnt so much. I will keep this as a reference as I attempt to control my carb intake. The sugar intake is progressing however I must say that I am missing my ice cream, especially on a hot summers day! I have a...

Hi again. Agree with what you say 100%. I am happy to let you know that I have just returned from a successful consultation with my Dr: the outcome of which being that my G.P has prescribed a meter and the strips. I also have the print off from the last blood reading which I am trying to...

Hi Hitsme. With the help of this community I have just returned from talking with my Dr. I presented my concerns regarding the pancreas and the underlying condition of M.S. I am happy to report that the next blood test has been brought forward by three months: the test will be in about three...

Many thanks Pleinster for this excellent information. The control of CARBS is vital and I must THANK you for sharing this information with me. Its good when we help each other, I will look at ways of empowering myself with information on carbs and the meter as recommended by you. Three months...