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HBA1c up from 42 to 44 - what about a CGM?

Following my recent HBA1c test, I received the following text message from my registered GP: “Your blood sugar level has increased from 42 to 44...

Thread by: swissmiss, Dec 29, 2021, 10 replies, in forum: Prediabetes
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Numbness & tingling - fingers & hands?

Hi all, any experience from anyone who’s had this would be welcome. When I wake up at night or in the morning, my hands feel numb & swollen, and...

Thread by: swissmiss, Jan 30, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: Prediabetes
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How not to fart on low carb ???

My new favourite foods are Brussels sprouts, kale, raw cabbage, and the delicious Polish cabbage salad in jars. Cans of kidney beans with a bit...

Thread by: swissmiss, Apr 18, 2018, 57 replies, in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Exercise ideas after abdominal surgery - borderline type 2

Can anyone recommend exercise besides walking that might help lower my blood sugar? After abdominal surgery 3 weeks ago, diet alone is not enough...

Thread by: swissmiss, Nov 14, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Sickle cell trait confounds HBA1c

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/02/07/513891129/the-a1c-blood-sugar-test-may-be-less-accurate-in-african-americans The article...

Thread by: swissmiss, Feb 9, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Needing encouragement - "comfort eating"

Hi all, I've had a fasting blood of 6.4 and an offer from my GP to have it tested again next year [emoji849]. I've insisted on something more and...

Thread by: swissmiss, Nov 27, 2016, 23 replies, in forum: Prediabetes
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Hba1c 6.4 after Gestational Diabetes

hi all. 13 years ago, I had my first wake up call, but I hit the snooze button...I had uncontrolled blood sugar during my first pregnancy. After...

Thread by: swissmiss, Oct 27, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Gestational diabetes - followup unclear -

What are normal blood sugar levels? If you are not diabetic & not controlling your diet? I had Gestational diabetes diagnosed at 24 weeks of...

Thread by: swissmiss, Oct 22, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Gestational Diabetes

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