What was your fasting blood glucose? (full on chat)

johnpol

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Ah! Ikea! That big Scandinavian blue and yellow box of mazes and short cuts.
The nice thing is that just as you get on the track to everywhere, there is a short cut stage left to the cafe and then another short cut to the land off exit doors. (Well, in Gateshead at least).
Yes they do at Gateshead but alas I have a better half who insists on walking every, and I mean every single bloomin inch of the hateful, spiteful, nay argument inflicting and harmful thoughts provoking place! Obviously you can tell I quite enjoy going there!:banghead:;)
 

HarryBeau

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cos i'm considering joining the resistance.
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Okay I'm in but I'm not happy with the headgear
 

jjraak

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Morining all

bad morning.
woke up grumpy.:sorry:



but she's now gone to work, so all is well...:hilarious::hilarious:

just kidding, shes dog sitting
so i enjoyed some me time..well me & a vodka or two time, if i'm honest.;)

Specs for the day 5.5...not too shabby.
looks like rains this afternoon.
out for meal with steph, Boy/f and FiL..thai..
so shall be testing before i head out and maybe after in loo,
so i don't get accused of being obsessive :hilarious:
( FiL has T2..cake eater, and the 'Oh, You don't need to bother with that'.,,:rolleyes:
and the debate about that might just spoil a nice day for all )

Great meals over last few days, appetite IS back.
and the foods i now have have have been delicious.

mon Steak..to die for.
tues lamb chops..never tasted so good
wed Mince in stuffed peppers..easy peasy..on the menu for next week steph gave it 5 stars
Thank you @JohnEGreen

last night was omelette i made earlier and a pre packed Cesar salad, tomatoes and a few slices of Chorizio
washed down with some halo, strawberries with a splash of cream...delicious.
 

HarryBeau

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bloomin inch of the hateful, spiteful, nay argument inflicting and harmful thoughts provoking place
A friend & I went to Ikea in Edmonton once (that was enough) we were the first ones there...lots of space in their huge car park...we shopped had coffee & came out a couple of hours later...couldn't find the car...after 40 minutes we spotted it...by the time we got home we were barely speaking
 
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jjraak

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Okay I'm in but I'm not happy with the headgear

Ok i get that.
biker here, so helmet hair (what's left ) is never an issue.
wearing a scarf may not have the same effect, but we'll just call the dress code as Casual Warrior, happy ;)

Oh and by the way, you can't be our Sarah connor.
your much too valuable to risk...:woot:

we NEED you as our Erin Brokovich...:D

@johnpol will of course play Arnie..(the good T800 cyborg obv)
 
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Debandez

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I have my meter & testing strips issued on prescription...I self funded for the first year realised how valuable it was for T2 management...discussed it with GP who pointed to my local CCG who didn't allow that...I read the NICE guidelines & devoured the minutes of my CCG's meeting where they discussed this issue...managed to take them apart then challenged their refusal to allow GP's to prescribe testing strips on prescription...it was successful so it can be done.
Ate they actively discouraging us so they can make money, vast amounts, for longer. Makes you wonder. The more people that test the sooner the facts will out.
 

jjraak

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Yes they do at Gateshead but alas I have a better half who insists on walking every, and I mean every single bloomin inch of the hateful, spiteful, nay argument inflicting and harmful thoughts provoking place! Obviously you can tell I quite enjoy going there!:banghead:;)
Sorry mate ..
i make her right.:D

drives me crazy when the missus wants to dash from one aisle to other in the supermarket...
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geefull

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good morning all :)

4.7 today

quiet day today with a bit of luck, mum's visitors have arrived safely and I'm plotting an assault on my kitchen cupboard :)

Hope your day treats you kindly :)
 
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Muddy Cyclist

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Yes they do at Gateshead but alas I have a better half who insists on walking every, and I mean every single bloomin inch of the hateful, spiteful, nay argument inflicting and harmful thoughts provoking place!
I have the same problem with my good lady. Every nook and cranny. But here the entrance is a choice challenge, lift, stairs or escalator, I always wait for the youngest unfitest looking youngster to take the stairs then sprint up getting to the top before them and lean on something looking cool, of course my heart is pounding and I darent breath until they have passed me with a look of bewilderment. You can also try walking backwards on the trolley escalator, without a trolley though as they stay locked in place. Then there is the baffling coffee machine that I always manage to put my cup under the wrong place, causing huge floods. So fun can be had if you look for it.

I still hate the place though.
 

Debandez

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Good luck with the Libra - hot tip. Download the app to your phone. Then, activate the sensor first with the device and then with your phone. I only use my device for activating the sensor (it logs the sensor number as a back up) and then use my phone, which also logs the sensor number (useful info in case a sensor is faulty and you need to ring them).
I've used one before but not to its full potential. I didnt realise then just how much data it stores!
 

Debandez

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Mhh.

EDIT 8pm 15/8

I look at all the wonderful signatures and when i first came on board they truly inspired me,
but recently i wondered if those hosting or guiding in the GP surgeries, might benefit from more information, more easily garnered, on just how successful the LCHF. keto, Low carb, etc diets on here can be.

We always here how test data applies to other programmes & websites, But we seem to get left out as Type 2's practising a Low carb type of diet, as championed by so many on here.

Maybe it's time we stirred ourselves, created our own data bank of how successful THIS forum has been for SO many of us, and generated some facts and figures of our own to boast about..

For those wishing to take part, please do add the information requested below,
BUT do please feel free to hashtag out anything you are not comfortable sharing.
any information about how well we are doing will helpful.

Notes
Length until a return to normal readings (if applicable otherwise WiP..work in progress)
Length until a return to normal readings (if applicable otherwise WiP..work in progress)
HBA1C at DX and date
HBA1c date first entered Non diabetic range (if applicable or WiP)
Last HBA1c date..(as above if none since )

The above and format below helps us to present the post in the most suitable form,
for those replying, those curating AND those reading it.


Options on format.
suggested we add Pre-Diabetic data...
agree we all look forward to seeing improvement & that's the score we all seek first
weight was also suggested..Conscious it's high on many priorities, BUT also want to keep info concise and readable if possible. i suggest start & current weight would be sufficient.

Intention is to be for all T2D's
AI see it as useful and applicable to T2's..but i love you T1's as well.

( Not sure format would suit or if already done for T1 elsewhere.)
also the purpose is Proving that LCHF, Keto or Any other form of diet on here has benefits
for Type 2, it''s offering proof those diets work
for Type 1, insulin is already proven to work.

happy to hear from Type One's as always.or those practising any other diet.





FORMAT
# Diagnosed ( Start weight ###kg Current ###kg )
# Months on LCHF
# Months to pre diabetic No's
# Months 1st normal reading
# HBA1c Diagnosis
# Pre Diabetic no's & date
# 1st normal HBA1c 7 date
# Latest HBA1c

@Debandez
dec 2017 Diagnosed ( Start weight 92kg Current 67.9kg No meds Diet only LCHF)
20 Months on LCHF
5.. Months to pre diabetic No's
11.. Months 1st normal reading
62. HBA1c Diagnosis dec 2017
41 Pre Diabetic no's may 2018
39 1st normal HBA1c nov 2018
40 Latest HBA1c

@jjraak ..
Aug 2018 Diagnosed ( Start weight 106 kg Current 84 kg . Diet & Metformin LCHF)
9 ... Months on LCHF oct 2018
3 ...Months to pre diabetic No's
11 ...Months 1st normal reading
56 ...HBA1c Diagnosis aug 2018
42 ...Pre Diabetic no's jan 2019
40 ...1st normal HBA1c july 2019
## ...Latest HBA1c as above

@Bubbsie
July 2016 Diagnosed
# #. ...Months on LCHF
# #. ...Months to pre diabetic No's
##... ...Months 1st normal reading
114......HBA1c Diagnosis july 2016
45........Pre Diabetic no's april 2018 ?
# # ....1st normal HBA1c 7 date
45 ....Latest HBA1c as above

@dunelm
Apr 2015 Diagnosed
51... Months on LCHF
##.. Months to pre diabetic No's
5..... Months 1st normal reading
85.. HBA1c Diagnosis
38.. Pre Diabetic no's apr 2017
38.. .1st normal HBA1c apr 2017
36......Latest HBA1c june 2019

@Rachox ( Start weight 115kg Current 73.6 )
May 2017 Diagnosed
##. Months on LCHF
## Months to pre diabetic No's
4.. Months 1st normal reading
70 HBA1c Diagnosis may 2017
45. Pre Diabetic no's july 2017
36. 1st normal HBA1c sept 2017
34. Latest HBA1c apr 2019

@Listlad
aug 2018 Diagnosed ( Start weight ###kg Current ###kg )
6... Months on LCHF feb 2019
2.. Months to pre diabetic No's
2. Months 1st normal reading
49 HBA1c Diagnosis
36 Pre Diabetic no's apr 2019
36 1st normal HBA1c apr 2019
36 Latest HBA1c as above

@Muddy Cyclist
apr 2019 Diagnosed ( Start weight ###kg Current ###kg )
4......Months on LCHF
3.. , Months to pre diabetic No's
#. . Months 1st normal reading
49. HBA1c Diagnosis
44 Pre Diabetic no's july 2019
# .. 1st normal HBA1c WiP
44 Latest HBA1c as above


@PenguinMum
dec 2017 Diagnosed ( Start weight ###kg Current ###kg )
20 Months on LCHF
4.. Months to pre diabetic No's
6.. Months 1st normal reading
53 HBA1c Diagnosis dec 2017
41 Pre Diabetic no's apr 2018
36. 1st normal HBA1c june 2018
33 Latest HBA1c june 2019



Adding weight loss my also be inspiring to newbies

anyone else want to QUOTE this post and ADD theirs just beneath mine ?
then we can just pass it on and each of us can delete as we go to save cluttering thread?
And would keep all the data in one post for easy recall.

Love this.
I did something similar for our Birmingham event last year. I'm always tweeting it around as it's such a powerful A4!
 

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Debandez

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@jjraak
8th dec 2017 Diagnosed ( Start weight 92kg Current 66.6 kg No meds Diet only LCHF) about 50g daily give or take a few
20 Months on LCHF
2 Months to pre diabetic No's (Feb 18 from Dec 17)
11.. Months 1st normal reading with GP surgery
62. HBA1c Diagnosis 8th Dec 2017
47 Pre Diabetic no's 19th Feb 2018
41 1st normal HBA1c with GP 2nd May 2018
39 HBA1c GP Nov 2018
40 HBa1c GP April 2019 officially confirmed as in remission by DN
 
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dunelm

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From DUK!!!
***, This is almost as stupid as the phrase, “adults should drink 6 glasses of water a day”. - OOH! My body has a different storage tank for plain water than for koffy, tea, beer and the wet bits in my bangers and mash - In the original paper it says (paraphrased), “adults should drink 6 glasses of water a day, most of which can be found in your daily food and drink”.

Your body doesn’t care where your sugar comes from - it’s just sugar for crying out loud. Here is a book for DUK to read.

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Debandez

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Confused! I am not insulin dependent, take no meds at all, sorry if I have given this impression somewhere.

I
It's under your name. You might need to go into your settings. I see it on my mobile. Does nobody else?
 
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jjraak

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I listened to a video yesterday from amazing local dr unwin. He has gone from last to 1st in treatment of t2d across country. Got national award. Sent £57000 of unused funding back to government!!! He is amazing.

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/in-depth/david-unwin-low-carb-not-just-diabetes/

Great Post @Debandez

Loving the "Long silent scream from the liver" that predicts T2 among others 10 years before it appears
and 20% of people seem to have it.

That tsunami of T2, could get even worse then predicted if we don't take note of NFLD

And took comfort in the case study where the Full fat made the HDL increase (good) AND the trigs go down (also Good )

and funny to boot...28:30..

and a good bit about insulin and how it worked AND what it helps 34:04

"Low carb gives us choice & Control, and that stops us being patients, reliant on doctors"
(paraphrased, but i liked it )

balance....
"Carbs to your meter
Fat to your bathroom scales"
interesting..mmhh



mans a god send
 
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