oldman1954
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Folks! Can we take a step back here. Diabetes is diagnosed as a result of a HBA1C. Over 6 and you are labeled "diabetic"! That's it!
It's medical culture.
I'm in the same boat as many of you. Four successive 3 monthly blood tests have come back below 6 so technically I'm not diabetic any longer!
HOWEVER I got those results through loosing weight, watching what I eat and exercising more.
Looking through the entire forum, I'm firmly of the opinion that what we know as "T2 Diabetes" - high blood glucose is a symptom of some other condition BUT with so many organs involved (& now gut bacteria) and so many different 'types' of people, there is no definitive cause, cure or quick fix.
BUT we can say for sure that a low carb diet moderates the high BG symptom (and that's what we should all be aiming for).
Now, if diabetes cannot be cured, only managed then the blood tests stop being diagnostic and become a Performance Indicator of your overall management strategy.
All that said, even though I haven't been "diabetic" for over a year, I not going to take the chance. I'm going to continue with my low carb (but not restrictive) diet and exercise.
I've found there is a difference between "Living with diabetes" and "LIVING!!!! with diabetes!"
How you handle the rest of your life is in your hands. And only your hands.
Folks! Can we take a step back here. Diabetes is diagnosed as a result of a HBA1C. Over 6 and you are labeled "diabetic"! That's it!
It's medical culture.
Agree totally.....According to my gp the fact I had an hba1c of 6.5 does NOT mean I am diabetic. The fact I got it down to non diabetic numbers does NOT mean I have it under control......Apparently I just have a high risk of developing diabetes (probably if I follow the nurses advice and return to eating loads of carbs as I am ''not diabetic'' )....hence the confusion lol But I eat low carb and will continue to do so.....6.5 is a good enough warning however they interpret it and as diabetes runs heavily in my family I don't need any further warning. Low carb is my mantra now regardless of any gps opinionsI entirely agree with this. I have stayed in the"non diabetic" numbers for 10 years after being on a low carb/low GI + exercise regime. I do not consider I am reversed because if I ate like everyone else I would be diabetic as my numbers would go right up. It is wrong to think of it as "reversed" and correct to call it "Controlled"
I'd say "Unbelievable" but having been told to eat porridge by a nurse three times my size..
You've done brilliantly btw
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Porridge is fine for lots of people though! Everyone is different. Which is a tricky thing to provide advice on as a gp!
Porridge is fine for some people, yes. Not fine for others and maybe over time, some of the people starting off being able to eat porridge, won't be able to manage it later. Everyone is different, which is why the NHS and GPs shouldn't give out one size fits all advice. They should be telling patients 'Your Mileage May Vary'.
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I totally agree that diabetes isnt able to be reversed or cured. To me it is in remission and if I go back to old habits it will be back in no time. I think its very ironic and confusing that one of the books that is plugged the most is "Reverse Your Diabetes" and while I understand it is a great book it does give people the wrong idea.
Can't you change your GP practice? This one is awful but there are good ones and you deserve better.In my own personal experience sadly no. My gp constantly makes light of any illness. All of the nurses have left the practice leaving just one very overweight lady who eats chocolate the whole time you are in with her. I have lost faith in the whole set up and may have to find a new doctor because as you say there will be a time when I have to go.
Hi Gezzabelle, my name's Alan and I became diabetic when I had a kidney transplant in December '98, and the resulting steroid damage to my pancreas. However it would seem that after 14yrs my pancreas has decided to function again!! My morning BM is between 4.5 to 7 mmols and I check it 3 - 4 times day at present with my BM going no higher than 11mmols, in wich case I give myself 3 units of Lantus to assist my own insulin. I read with interest your sorry tale about your experience with the practice nurse and suggest you find someone more qualified as she doesn't know what she is talking about! If neccessary I would suggest you change your surgery.Thank you...I am making too many red blood cells it seems and too much iron in my blood. Good luck with your tests...am sure you will get a great result too
Further to my last communique FYI my last blood results as of 2 weeks ago. Hba1c 4.9, hb 12, liver normal, ferritin 154, cholestrol 5, urea normal, albumin normal. Since leaving the kidney ward here in Plymouth, Devon where I was treated for a blocked pd line. I am now home and recuperating nicely. I now eat a more healthy diet. Eat sugary foods as little as possible, moderate carbs (but not to much) and plenty of fruit and veg. I also try to follow the Mediteranean diet and have been trying some of Gino de A'Campo's recipies. which I highly recommend to anyone.Hi Gezzabelle, my name's Alan and I became diabetic when I had a kidney transplant in December '98, and the resulting steroid damage to my pancreas. However it would seem that after 14yrs my pancreas has decided to function again!! My morning BM is between 4.5 to 7 mmols and I check it 3 - 4 times day at present with my BM going no higher than 11mmols, in wich case I give myself 3 units of Lantus to assist my own insulin. I read with interest your sorry tale about your experience with the practice nurse and suggest you find someone more qualified as she doesn't know what she is talking about! If neccessary I would suggest you change your surgery.
Nope. Not as clear cut as that.
I was diagnosed on 2 fasting blood glucose tests over 7mmol/l
My HbA1c has never been above 6.5 (because I have been using diet to prevent high bg for years) yet I am clearly diabetic. A controlled diabetic. Certainly not 'reversed' or any other trendy word that people are using. A sandwich and a scone send me to 15mmol/l and I don't drop to the 6s for 5 hours. That is diabetic in anyone's book.