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Hi Ken! Just wanted to let you know what has happened recently, as detailed above. Your opinion on all of this would be much appreciated. thanks, Brian

Thanks - much appreciated. Even then the GP was wrong, as I was diagnosed as diabetic, rather than pre.

Hi! My Hba1c was 6.2% so I think I've cracked it. The diet is just pretty normal, including potatoes, toast, etc, so I don't think I am getting an artificial Hba1c reading because of a controlled diet. What the medical people seem to be missing here is that up until this Spring I was abusing...

Hi everyone - just back to report on progress! I have not been on any meds. All I have done is go a bit steadier on the sweet beer, and also kep[t to a low-sugar diet and tried to do some daily exercise. Also lost a couple of kilos. Latest blood test readings - all normal!!! Just now I got a...

I agree, but it is the level set as 'normal' or 'healthy' that is in question. Good find. Mind you, there is an important point to make here: There is firm evidence that in epidemiological studies heart problems, etc., are clearly linked to blood pressure. The lower the BP, the less the...

You mean they don't have the bandwidth :D

It can't, and the added risk to health is zero. For diabetics, zero multiplied by any factor you care to conjure up is zero too. On every medical front we are under pressure to keep those readings down - it's a scam. Blood cholesterol is another example.

Hello Daibell - that name has a certain ring to it! Yes, you've said all the things I wanted to say but was afraid to. The idea of us knowing better than the GP, and 'having to take control', smacks superficially of arrogance, denial, conspiratism, etc., so I hesitate to stick my neck out. But...

You certainly must! That's fantastic. One point about blood pressure, though. 130/78 is by no stretch of the imagination hypertension, not in terms of health risk. This is something I know a bit more about, as it was a major topic in my ethics module. Years ago the recommended pressure was 140...

Sorry - not sure how I got two posts out of one.

My DSN was a bit pompous and patronising too. She was talking to me in deliberate, slowed-down speech, and treating me like a doddery old fool. My first thought was "Do I really look that old?" I would really like to find out WHY they are still issuing this booklet. It's absolute ****.

Couldn't sleep, so went to look at the diet booklet I was given by the DSN. What a shock! It is published by Diabetes UK, so here is what it recommends for breakfast. Eating well with Type 2 diabetes Breakfast cereals All breakfast cereals are fine. More filling choices, like porridge and...

Thanks - and sorry to hear about the pie! I'll appreciate my situation better when I have more information.

Quite!

So in your experience is 26% a good level to aim for?

Could someone kindly explain the carbs issue? Why does the NHS say you should continue to take in 50% carbs? Is it to avoid using body fat instead of carbs for glucose? What is the latest wisdom on the best percentage carbs to take in? xyzzy - I appreciate that you have already offered some...

Point taken. There are differences, though; there's no known diabetes in my family, and I am also encouraged by the way my recent changes have resulted in a plunging BG level. I'll have to see what transpires, but I'll take it on the chin whatever it is.

Agreed, except that I don't think I am in denial. At this stage I don't have enough information about my condition. All I do know is that I have recently experienced poor BG management. I am just keeping an open mind about it and remaining optimistic. Swimmer2 has taken me wrongly, so I hope...

Excellent stuff - well done! Only 1% on walking? Do you have a chihuahua? :mrgreen: So I think I should try to get a clearer idea of my own carb intake. It's pretty low, as I have completely given up beer, and have eggs and tomato for breakfast, sprout and cheese surprise for lunch, and then...

I've been given to understand that diabetes involves two factors, one of which is insulin under-production and the other insulin resistance. On the first one, the pancreas can be overwhelmed temporarily by excessive carb intake, and just referring to a temporarily high BG level doesn't...