Recent Content by sugarmog

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    Diet

    The "Spice Tailor" range of curry sauces can be surprisingly low in carbs, ranging from about 8 - 15 grams per serving depending on which one you choose. I combine theses with a quarter pack of pre cooked Tilda rice (approx 15 carbs), vegetables, chicken or fish to create a decent sized curry...
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    some questions about metformin

    Thanks for the info. I assume that with your low HbA1c you are remaining on metformin in order to help with weight loss? That is my slight concern about coming off it, that it will make it harder for me to shift a bit more weight>
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    some questions about metformin

    To cut a long story short... Diagnosed as T2 with Hb1ac of 52 in August 2011. Lost weight and moderate carb diet brought it down to 37 within 3 months and I was able to keep it in that range for about 6 years. Even a GTT came back as normal. However over the past couple of years I lost control...
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    metformin and itching

    Thanks for the replies. Good to know its not just my imagination. I am planning to come of the metformin as soon as possible and have made significant dietary changes to hopefully enable this. It will ultimately depend on my next round pf blood tests.
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    metformin and itching

    I've been taking 2 x 500mg of metformin daily for about 2 months. Fortunately this has not caused the explosive reaction that some people get, in fact the total opposite. However, since i started taking it i have developed itchy armpits. There is nothing visible on the skin, just a mild, almost...
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    HbA1c Guidelines

    Have the guidelines for HbA1c levels changed in recent years? When I was last on these forums about 3 years ago I am sure the upper level for "normal" was 39. However according to this it is 42. http://www.diabetes.co.uk/what-is-hba1c.html Has it changed or is my memory failing?
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    What did our parents do in the war?

    My mother was a schoolgirl during the war, but has vivid memories of being shot at by a German fighter during a bombing raid. My father was a gunner in the Navy and was sunk on one occasion, but beyond that never talked about it. His brother was a tank driver in the eighth army, but again...
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    Results Time Again

    Unfortunately it was some time ago, before I was diagnosed as being diabetic, so I wasn't worrying about sugar and carb content and can't remember which version I was using.
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    Results Time Again

    I managed to do the same with Benecol. My total cholesterol fell quite noticeably. However it was the "good" cholesterol level that went down. The bad stayed the same and I ended up with a worse good to bad ratio.
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    FAGE Greek yogurt

    Not strictly true. No added sugar, but 4% naturally occurring sugar. So a 500 gram pot contains 20 grams of sugar. Full fat is slightly less at 3.8%.
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    BG level decrease rate.

    It is quite normal for blood sugar to drop that much in two hours, particularly if it has gone a bit higher than normal. Don't underestimate the power of butt sitting at work. in reducing blood sugar levels. Your brain runs on glucose and many of us find that intense mental activity can be as...
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    Pain and blood sugar levels

    I know that stress can have a negative effect on blood sugar levels, but what about pain?. I've had quite severe pain from my neck all weekend after some osteopathy treatment. Not particularly stressed about it, in fact I used it as an excuse just to sit quietly and read a good book. However my...
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    What's your resting heart rate?

    My usual resting heartbeat is 72bpm. Has been for years and doesn't seem to change with weight loss/gain. However, it can go up to about 80 and sometimes as low as 60.
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    Adult onset but some issues when a child. Ring any bells?

    I was diagnosed as glucose intolerant in 1992 when I was 31. I had probably been that way for sometime before. When I was in my early teens I used to suffer from excessive urination on Sunday afternoons for no apparent reason. Knowing what I know now, I realise that on Sunday mornings we used to...
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    Should I eat it??

    It's still in the fridge. I think the cats might be the beneficiaries of the insides, and maybe the birds would like the pastry. I decided not to risk it.