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An interesting post on the subject, by one of my favourite bloggers (who is a MD) http://www.archevore.com/panu-weblog/20 ... art-i.html

Hi All "The longer estimate [3-4 months] is based on the assumption that the conversion of hemoglobin A to HbA1c is essentially irreversible. This was a reasonable assumption before the reaction rates were actually measured". See below: Charly Coughran [email protected]...

Hi It would seem (from this study) that, contary to the normally state the 90-120 day average, the HbA1c test is 'an exponentially weighted average of blood glucose levels from the preceding 4 weeks, with the most recent 2 weeks being by far the most important'. And that conversion of...

I believe that black tea (black = no milk or black verus green? not sure), being a source of polyphenols and flavonoids, would lower cortisol levels, thereby, lowering BG.

Hi Do you think that the BG rise is due to the coffee (caffeine) increasing cortisol levels (cortisol stimulates the liver to 'dump' glucose)?

Hi Another problem for the more rotund of us: There's an enzyme that 'hangs out' in fat tissue called aromatase. Aromatase likes to convert testosterone into estrogen. High estrogen levels can lead to insulin resistance (insulin/estrogen see...

Hi daisy Heavy exercise raises cortisol levels. Cortisol signals the liver to 'dump' glucose (and fatty acids) into the blood stream. Cortisol, also, blunts insulin sensitivity.

www.oilofpisces.com/diabetes.html

Try http://cronometer.com Type your food in the box which is half way down on the right hand side

Currently re-reading Robb Wolf's 'the Paleo Solution'. He suggests massive amounts of omega 3 intake. He has a useful online calculator: http://whole9life.com/fishoilcalculatorwp.html It would seem that I should (for the first month at least) be taken 25g a day (I weigh 255lb, and I'm 'all...

Hi Stephen Are you going to be working for an UK based company? This site may answer some of your questions: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Enti ... /DH_074381 N.B 'anyone who is engaging in employment with an employer who has his principle place of business in the UK' Peter

I eat in excess of 18 eggs per week. Cholesterol 3.8 :wink:

Hi Larry How long after lunch do you test? I had similar results with bread. 2 hours after eating it, my bg dropped slightly; I tested after 4 hours, and the reading went 'through the roof'. Peter

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 22442.html

And eating food types that satiate your appetite more quickly (protein, fat) will help to put you into a negative energy balance without the dreaded hunger pangs :wink:

Hi Jimmy From the wonderful world of wikipedia: In a letter published October 31, 2000,[94] the United States Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements noted that known or suspected risks of EPA...

100% the strips :D

Have you tried eBay? I pay on average £11 for mine compared to £23+ from the local chemists :wink:

I was offered statins on a 'just in case' basis (my total cholesterol was 4 :roll: ), I politely declined the well intentioned offer. Those interested in researching the cons further may be find the following of interest: www.drbriffa.com/2011/11/08/statins-app ... -they-help