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  1. Alan S
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    Sugar Tax

    G'day folks. Unfortunately I only have time to drop in rarely these days. This tax caused me to make the time, mainly because I am concerned our...
    Post by: Alan S, Mar 17, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  2. Alan S
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    Pre diabetes

    Your meter can guide you to the right portion sizes for you (click on it): Test, Review, Adjust
    Post by: Alan S, Nov 6, 2015 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  3. Alan S
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    Anonymous Question Should blood tests be fasting all the time?

    To refresh your memory this is what I wrote. I fail to see the relevance of your comment to mine. Note that I do not mention A1c. Nor does the OP....
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  4. Alan S
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    Newly diagnosed at 34 and struggling to accept it

    Provided you are eating moderate food portions worry less about calories and more about carbohydrates. Dietary management of type 2 blood glucose...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  5. Alan S
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    Confused

    Those are the tests required for your doctor to assess your progress. Please consider some additional testing for your own information to help you...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  6. Alan S
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    Need some serious motivation - help please!

    The loose relationship is between A1c and home blood glucose testing. I see the various tables and formulae used for that as very loose indeed....
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  7. Alan S
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    Wot next.

    The breadcrumbs and spuds were the likely cause. Please try some tests at your peak after meals to see what is really happening.
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  8. Alan S
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    Yes I am cured !!!

    Sorry, I disagree. First, I disagree that eating badly causes type 2 diabetes. It may be an exacerbating factor but no research has yet found a...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  9. Alan S
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    Anonymous Question Should blood tests be fasting all the time?

    I think you mis-read my post.
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  10. Alan S
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    Blood sugar still high

    Aha! we may have a culprit! Replace with full-fat cream. But I would still ask for the extra testing.
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  11. Alan S
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    Blood sugar still high

    Contact your doctor to discuss this and ask if you were tested for antibodies and c-peptide.
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  12. Alan S
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    BG 9.1 where did I go wrong with my dinner tonight?

    The sauce was about 35gms and the onion and peppers add another 25 to 30 subject to size. People often forget to add the carbs from ostensibly low...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  13. Alan S
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    Yes I am cured !!!

    That research is far too recent to make claims like that. Similar claims were made for bariatric surgery a few years ago, some are still claiming...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  14. Alan S
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    Boiled v mashed potato

    The important point I did not mention is we are all a little different. You need to do your own scientific experiment, with yourself as the...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
  15. Alan S
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    Wot next.

    What was on the menu before the 9.7? Try this systematic technique: Test, Review, Adjust. If you do not know when you peak, start with one hour...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  16. Alan S
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    Type 2 Why oh why???

    That was a very low carb day, but I am sure you are aware of that. However, it was also a very low calorie day. Do you feel fatigued? Consider...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  17. Alan S
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    Type 2 Why oh why???

    What was on the menu over the past 24 hours in excruciating detail, including drinks, snacks and sides? When did you test related to those meals...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  18. Alan S
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    Confused

    Interesting. Mis-diagnosis usually occurs in the other direction, with people who are really T1, LADA or MODY mis-diagnosed as T2s then later...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  19. Alan S
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    Newly diagnosed at 34 and struggling to accept it

    I agree with your caution over the low-calorie diet. I am one of those who expressed concern on the web when it first appeared: The 600 Calorie...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  20. Alan S
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    Medic alert

    It is a very individual choice. Personally, I believe all insulin users should have some form of medic alert because of the possibility of...
    Post by: Alan S, Aug 2, 2014 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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