Morning, Back to work now, sailing around new zealand. Managing T1 offshore has its own challenges :O
Afternoon all
@Razzamuffin I was diagnosed at 4 1/2 years old, so diabetes is all I have ever known. I guess I am used to it, still hate it every now and again mind. As Juicy has said you are doing really well with it so far....keep that up
@Juicyj and @MeiChanski Worcs isnt that far away from me....may pop in on the next meet up?
What is this H1AC test? XD
My glucometre already has that function, the past 7 days average is 7.4, 30 day average is 7.7, I havnt hit 90 days yet so it's just copying my 30 day average at 7.7 lolIt’s a 3 monthly average of your BG
Is that actually an HbA1c function on your glucometer, or just an average of your readings? They're two different numbers. Blood glucose on a home meter is measured in mmol/l and HbA1c in mmol/mol (some other countries quote it as a percentage figure, there's plenty of conversion tables online) - and it's measured from venous blood taken at your clinic or GP surgery and sent away for analysis. Because glucose binds irreversibly to the haemoglobin of the red blood cells, and they have an average lifespan of 90 days, it gives an indication of your control over the last three months. Aka the "lie detector" test Ideally for a type one they like it to be around 50 or so. We're supposed to have one at least annually in the UK.My glucometre already has that function, the past 7 days average is 7.4, 30 day average is 7.7, I havnt hit 90 days yet so it's just copying my 30 day average at 7.7 lol
Is that actually an HbA1c function on your glucometer, or just an average of your readings? They're two different numbers. Blood glucose on a home meter is measured in mmol/l and HbA1c in mmol/mol (some other countries quote it as a percentage figure, there's plenty of conversion tables online) - and it's measured from venous blood taken at your clinic or GP surgery and sent away for analysis. Because glucose binds irreversibly to the haemoglobin of the red blood cells, and they have an average lifespan of 90 days, it gives an indication of your control over the last three months. Aka the "lie detector" test Ideally for a type one they like it to be around 50 or so. We're supposed to have one at least annually in the UK.
MMMMmmmmmm COOKIES
Might hit Netflix and do some knitting. I have a sock to finish.
Erm, I don't want to be a killjoy but diabetics usually have their blood taken every 3 to 6 months...Wait theres more blood tests? My metre just gives me an average reading of blood glucose levels in mmol/L
I dont want anymore tests, not after that horrible episode in hospital, my veins ran away from them needles and they needed to take blood from the arteries in the wrists!!!!
Hi @Razzamuffin I am getting used to having diabetes a bit.. 2 and some months now. I stopped saying I'm a diabetic because this seems to label me.... I am more than a disease. I eat loads and am sometimes so full my belly aches, quantity of yums. I can give you some food ideas and there are lots on the other forum too.Does anyone ever get used to being diabetic?
How do you stay sane when you have days that you constantly hungry. Never feeling full or satisfied
Constant headaches, confusion, head rushes, depression & anxiety hallucinating odd shapes or blurs in the corner of your eyes or better yet, becoming extremely aware of certain objects around you that make you jump
And my favourite one of all, never feeling rested, no matter how much you sleep.
At this point it don't even sound like a medical Condition, It sounds like Someone pi**** off everyone at Mount Olympus and got struck with every curse they threw at you
Erm, I don't want to be a killjoy but diabetics usually have their blood taken every 3 to 6 months...
At the least they'll check hba1c and kidney function, often tests for cholesterol, vitamin D and B, thyroid or liver function are included as well.
Sorry.
Hi @Razzamuffin you do get used to having diabetes. I stopped saying I'm a diabetic because this seems to label me.... I am more than a disease. I eat loads and am sometimes so full my belly aches, quantity of yums. I can give you some food ideas and there are lots on the other forum too.
Not sure about the headaches and stuff but I do get fed up but sleep OK.
I don't know what to say really, suppose it might depend on how long since you were diagnosed.
Anyway, hope Friday finds you in fine form, sleep well
Sue