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  1. paulus1

    Prediabetes Have I heard wrong or mid-understood?

    anyhealth worker telling a diabetic to eat extra sugar needs sacking. a 19carb meal is not too bad. if you did that you should get decent blood results. but not sugar.
  2. paulus1

    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    5.3 at a reduced insulin rate. lantus down to 1/2 of its original level. nova rapid is down 4/5 of its original. im struggling to keep in the 5s i get symptomatic of hypos at around 4.5
  3. paulus1

    Help broken insulin pen

    any will do. you should not need a script for an emergency supply.
  4. paulus1

    Travelling the world with T1 Diabetes

    im not jealous. but you will need to get old one day. wrinkles will come and kids. o the aches of an old person the joys of stress incontinence all a wait you. again im not jealous. enjoy it whilst you can.:grumpy::grumpy::grumpy::pompous::spitoutdummy::spitoutdummy::spitoutdummy:
  5. paulus1

    Looking for a friend..

    we are allhere for you. no matter what type we understand the **** life can throw at you.
  6. paulus1

    Low Blood Sugars and bet wetting

    have you considered raising your bg at night. maybe discuss with your doctor switching your meds away from night time or reducing your meds at night.
  7. paulus1

    Help Understanding Blood Sugars?

    most primitive ie un factory cultures food is going to be better than our junk food cultures. whether its plant based or animal based. the loading is relative stable so the body can cope with it. our food chucks big spikes of fast acting glucose that makes the body struggle to cope with it.
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    Help Understanding Blood Sugars?

    a lot of your carbs are slow acting. eating 70% carbs is a high % The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating within the following ranges: Carbohydrates: 45-65% of calories. Fat: 20-35% of calories. Protein: 10-35% of calories. your lows are a little concerning. it could...
  9. paulus1

    Rather not eat than take insulin

    different insulin. can you be hyper sensitive to insulin you really need a good consultant not a nurse, can you be made less sensitive i dont know but that small a dose should not crash you.
  10. paulus1

    From 28.11.17 I without medication

    good luck and take great care.
  11. paulus1

    From 28.11.17 I without medication

    so youve put 4lbs on and bloods have risen 15- 32mg/dl i would consider again restarting. its to soon to stop your not stable. please dont take a chance.
  12. paulus1

    1.9 mmol/l to mg/dl

    you should treat that level urgently and not be alone. double check just in case its a wonky stick. then as soon as you can get in contact with your diabetic nurse. take care.
  13. paulus1

    Heart Rate above 100bpm

    my heart late was 100 plus. im now around 70thanks to one of my heart meds. have you had your bp checked recently, i would mention it to your doctor its probably nothing but. it does tire your body. the day after my meds started i felt so different. until youve been checked out dont do any...
  14. paulus1

    From 28.11.17 I without medication

    its more than i would want to see but if your normally at that level its fine. i was 5.3 this morning. if im constantly 6 plus i start deciding if i need to alter and the same if im low at night.
  15. paulus1

    High sugar reading after gallbladder removed

    it will mess with your bloods so get some help. it should resolve but its too high to ignore.
  16. paulus1

    Confused

    your hbc1a says you diabetic as does your finger pricking. your practice nurse clearly needs more training. type 2 is obviously more common in the older generations but its not age related.its also not fat related all tho more overweight folks do get it. they are risk factors not causative...
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    what happens now?

    will be checking a couple of other things in you pee as well. re your 8.something was this a fasting test or had you eaten just prior to going to the doctor. dont worry too much just wait and see. i suspect your going to have a scare. can i ask are you overweight or have any health issues. its...
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