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Quick update from me.... Knocked 0.5 off my HBa1C in 2 months..... 62 mmol /7.8%..... I'm keeping it going. Thanks again for the advise so far. Nikki x

I've heard it said that people's taste buds change every 5 years or so (nothing to do with diabetics)..... Could be why various people on here are saying they like things now but not before. ...., certainly true for me.

With the advice from here and a chat with my GP I believe my Hba1c should be down from 8 to....???? Test tomorrow.... Results next week.... Ill let you know how I've got on. Thanks everyone.

I'm T1 and have been for 2 years ( diagnosed at 36). I went on the DAFNE course last year and was also clearly told doesn't matter, so long as you carb count. Ive gleaned from forums and once a nurse mentioned about checking levels after 2 hours, something along the lines of "should be 10" ...

Hi all, exciting / scary times (for me at least) I'm going to pick up my stuff so I can start the basal bolus regime. Question, I'm on currently Novomix 70... should I take my normal morning shot today or not bother and start levimir (long acting) at 12noon (my planned time of day for my long...

Moonstone, Thank you. I was beginning to think I was bonkers for having this train of thought!! A great bit of ammo for me !! lol ! Big big thanks!!

Hi guys, I know this thread is 6 months old but wondered if you could help settle a secret argument I'm having with my boyfriend about hypo's... On a long term basis, is it not better to have the odd hypo and have your hba1c closer to 6.5 / 7 than trying to manage constant high bg levels? I do...

Hi everyone, Firstly, thank you to Anna for raising this, I'm in a similar situation with work (50/60 hour weeks etc) and two homes (renovating one of them). I have been wondering the same about my own circumstances and therefore to hear everyones thoughts on Anna's situation has been great...

Thanks donnellysdogs, I do try so I am v pleased with the result.... I didn't ruin it all too much last night !! lol :lol:

Thanks Phoenix, Great reply and links. I will now have a great day knowing I have been a good girl! Probably by celebtating in the pub on Vodka and kebab's to go and ruin it all - just for one day anyway !!! lol !!

I was diagnosed 3 months ago as a type 1 (at the tender age of 37 when levels were 18 to 25) Just had my first HbA1c DCCT result which equals 07.4%.... In my mind that sounds good....?? Is it? And what does DCCT mean? It also says my HbA1c IFCC is 057 mmol/mol, again what is IFCC by...

Re: Comments on Low carb diet - a newbies guide Ahhh, thanks Sugarless Sue... I looked everywhere to see if it was US or UK site. Do you know any good UK sites?

Re: Comments on Low carb diet - a newbies guide Hello, I'm a newbie too.. 2 weeks in! I found a great website that is, so far, is the only one thats giving me the info I need i.e. how many carbs in a cup of tea, goats cheese v cheddar etc. Plus it also gives fats incl Monunsaturated...