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OK - I'll keep you posted, but I do think there has been a mistake somewhere.

I haven't received the solution yet, but that wasn't the point. I wanted to know the concentration of the control solution so that when I take readings I can see how far out my meter is. But there must be a mistake here. Regulations specify that meters should have a 90% accuracy 90% of the time...

To get from % to ppm you multiply by 10,000. So 0.12 x 10,000 = 1,200 To get from parts per million to mg/dl you divide by ten So 0.12% = 120 mg/dl Equivalent mmol/l divide by 18 120/18 = 6.67mmol/l

OK - got the reply: So can anyone convert this to mg/dl ? I think it's about 120, equivalent to 6.666 mmol/l. but that would render the 6.7 - 9 tolerance range incorrect.

Unfortunately, that list doesn't include mine - the Accu-Chek Compact Plus (I think the Mobile comes closest to it). I have found it to be very convenient and reliable, except that as with most machines there is a degree of systematic error. Mine seems to be reading a bit higher than it should...

Excellent stuff. Good luck with that - I think you have the ability to improve your condition quite significantly. Yes, I saw the meds in your profile, but now I see they were not for blood glucose.

Yes, I think that should be our opening gambit: Michael, we have a great deal of respect for your knowledge in this area, and wonder whether you would be prepared to re-evaluate the NHS approach to diabetes in your own, dispassionate way.

Hi Gally - that is just disgraceful. Whenever the evidence suggests that the NHS has little interest in preventative medicine, I find myself loath to accept this, but sometimes the evidence leaves us with no plausible alternative. Don't just accept your diabetes at this stage, though. Do what...

Yes, of course. I was quoting it to illustrate the stupidity of their approach. I think the assumption they are working with is that their recommended eatwell plate will set you on the right path, and that if it fails you will need medication.

OK - I think we are using the word 'progression' differently. For me, progression means a worsening condition, which is how i understand the NHS to use it. On that interpretation stopping progression means to stay where you are, with whatever condition you have.

So you believe that progression is inevitable? This is significant, I think. It is almost certainly true for me.

Yes. I have been told by the GP's practice that I should not test too frequently at home, because what really matters is the hba1c. Take this diet leaflet, keep stuffing the refined carbs like a rat in a flour hopper, and come back when your condition has worsened. We've got just the thing for...

I would be surprised if nothing had been taken up by television yet, but assuming that's the case .. What would be the best way to get them interested, I wonder. Obviously just saying that "I find the NHS guidelines ludicrously inappropriate" wouldn't cut much ice. It would have to come from...

I haven't found any mention of this yet, although I expect there will be some, but here goes - Has there been any discussion of how this forum might approach television channels (e.g., CH4, BBC4) about looking into the ridiculously inappropriate advice emanating from the NHS? I can envisage...

Yes, well done indeed everyone! As I get into this more the one single fact i seem to be getting more clearly than any other is that dropping your carbs down has dramatic and rapid results. So many people finding their BG levels plummeting in a few days. I know that's not the end of the story -...

Hi Confused - I am no expert, but it sounds to me as if you need a lot more tests. I went through a self-imposed period of high glucose readings, which ended up with a type 2 diagnosis, but they have subsided very significantly now as a result of life-style changes. I am not sure whether I...

OK - got it. Thanks.

I see. Yes, I was reading elsewhere that alcohol can lower your glucose level by inhibiting liver function temporarily. You think that would be minimal?

Thanks - I was wondering whether the alcohol might have held the glucose level down.

Could be entertaining though ... :D By the way, I'd appreciate an opinion on this: I haven't done a proper GTT test but for now I thought I'd monitor my response to a light tea. It consisted of three small slices of wholemeal bread, one fried egg, butter, a substantial blob of peanut butter...