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Question: Is there a Study that identifies how long staying in the Sticky-Sixes produce issues?

I’ve been successfully reducing my BG fasting morning number from 18 down to between 6<>7 . OK, I’ve called this range the Sticky-Sixes, is there...

Thread by: Estragon, Nov 11, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Type 2 Do Virus infection push up Blood Sugars?

And more specifically, COVID19.

Thread by: Estragon, Mar 27, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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A mad Sunday on the Pricks and Strips.

10.8 @ 10am ...... 4.3 @ 1pm waaahhh. Has anybody else had this 6 point swing over 3 hours? Take care everybody - E

Thread by: Estragon, Mar 22, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Just wanted to share: 7.8 >> 6.8 Trend!

[ATTACH] 10 point downward Trend in 12 days! Sure, I realise this is a BG Trend, and that the the over-arching HBA1C is the long term, Gold...

Thread by: Estragon, Mar 3, 2020, 13 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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How do I fast and still take my Metformin?

I gave myself a really messed-up day yesterday. This resulted in me missing taking my Metformin and, whilst not eating, in a 18 hour fast. I did a...

Thread by: Estragon, Feb 21, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Sunday Brunch:Breakfast Photo

[ATTACH] Radishes + Hard Boiled Eggs with a Dusting of SMOKED Paprika + Pickled Herring + Cauliflower.

Thread by: Estragon, Feb 16, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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My Latest Blood Tests are in! Gotta be happy compared to September

HbA1c level - IFCC standardised September 2019 - 89 January 2020 - 52 Plasma fasting glucose level September 2019 - 14.2 January 2019 - 7.2 Wow!...

Thread by: Estragon, Jan 31, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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Type 2 I want a Carb Food Counter? Simples!

Howdy Pardners! Been searching high and low, any recommendations? Just seen Humous is 60%! I’ve downloaded and hurriedly deleted ones that want to...

Thread by: Estragon, Jan 26, 2020, 13 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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“Insomniacs of the World, Unite!”

So, this morning’s foray into the Wacky World of “Pricks ‘n Sticks” 3:00 > 7.7 4:59 > 6.7 Left Hand 5:00 > 7.1 Right Hand OK, and seriously,...

Thread by: Estragon, Jan 21, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Therapeutic Fasting: Fact or Fiction! Your Thoughts please?

I’ve started early research gathering on this potential aid to the eventual reversal of my Diabetes. Do you have something I can add to my...

Thread by: Estragon, Dec 27, 2019, 12 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 2 “Red” Blood looking pale, leading to HIGH Glucose Error Reading?

Good morning people. OK, I’ve noticed that less than deep red Blood sample gives high reading on my Test strips. For example: Low “Red” Blood =...

Thread by: Estragon, Dec 17, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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How do I add/edit my Signature?

I've searched through the Forums, but I can't find this.

Thread by: Estragon, Dec 11, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: General Chat
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I’m impatient.... Your experience early mornings?

OK, I’m wanting to get some support via your experience on just how long it took you of a morning to get to less than, say, 6.5 and hover there?...

Thread by: Estragon, Dec 11, 2019, 34 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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What’s been your experience of your daily Fasting Numbers in respect of your HBA1C reductions?

Apologies for the truly long winded and not very “snappy” Title but I believe if we could amalgamate or present Daily Fasting Glucose Numbers over...

Thread by: Estragon, Nov 30, 2019, 24 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Type 2 How do you deal with the Morning High Number?

Of course I mean “emotionally”. Overnight my numbers are raised and I feel cheated and consequently mildly depressed.How do you deal with this? E

Thread by: Estragon, Oct 13, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Baked Beanz? Friend or Foe?

That product that has 57 Varieties, yeah? Of course the No “S-word” can. Regards - E

Thread by: Estragon, Oct 10, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Creative Breakfasts.

5 x Costco Koftas and 3 Pilchards, dressed in our homemade Tomato Sauce. Filled me up. Next time 3 Koftas and 1 pilchard. What’s yours? Your...

Thread by: Estragon, Oct 9, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Type 2 Does broken night sleep patterns affect readings?

Hello - I got to bed anything between 8 and 11. I can wake-up at 2, or 3 or like today 4. Now that I’ve learnt something about the Morning Sugar...

Thread by: Estragon, Oct 8, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Hello, My name is "Estragon" and I'm a Diabetic....

Have you any idea just how difficult it's been for me to acknowledge this, in an almost Public place? And just for this very reason, I'm relieved...

Thread by: Estragon, Oct 3, 2019, 84 replies, in forum: Greetings and Introductions

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