red, you have done really well to get it down to 7.3% from the readings you were getting to start with
Over the last few weeks, since I cut the carbs, I think I have learned the difference between carb cravings and real hunger. I always felt hungry when I was eating carbs, so I overate :?
What justification was given for removing your test strips? My understanding of the NICE guidelines are that diabetics using diet alone are entitled to them. My next project will be to get my GP to tell me how many I am allowed - I have used hundreds of the darned things and had only 150 on prescription :?
Regarding your actual numbers, you need to know what they are. I have developed an "interesting" relationship with some of the staff at my surgery in relatin to getting my test results :roll: I went in one day to collect the fasting test results and was told 6.9, I was very pleased and the receptinist told me that wasn't a good number - it was for me, down from 8.4
I rang in for my last HbA1c and was told it was "satisfactory" after having to wait for it for 2 days while doctor looked at it first :roll: when I asked what the number actually was I was told 7%, which made me feel quite dissapointed as I'd hoped for a better result after all the changes I'd made.
Ask your GP or nurse for a print out - the test results are about you. My GP offered me a print out when he saw me writing them down. If you don't get one contact the Practice Manager (I love Practice Managers) and s/he will arrange for you to get one.
If your medical team have seen the results you were getting at the start they will see what a major effort you have been making to reduce your readings, also evidenced in your weight loss. You are the kind of patient they want and they should support you. The NHS has very low expectations of a change in behaviour in its diabetic patients, you can evidence why they should be supporting you with test strips and accurate information about your numbers.
