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  1. Mud Island Dweller

    Injecting a non-diabetic.....nonsense

    Just in defence of facebook as l get angry at all the negatives especially from those who do not have an account.....it was all that kept me going after Brian passed l took over his f/book and friends never used it till then. With my mums problems and no one to turn to it was a support l would...
  2. Mud Island Dweller

    Hi i am new here, your advice on my test resulst would be greatly aprecaited thank you

    l soppose insulonoma could be considered but l dont understand the data you would need to ask your dr.
  3. Mud Island Dweller

    Yearly Check Up

    Down to one tablet to take it with evening meal....so l duly take it with breakfast, forgot it was only meant to be one tonight :banghead:
  4. Mud Island Dweller

    Yearly Check Up

    Dates ..... LDL ..... HDL ..... TRIG..... Total 6/11/13 ..... 2.3..... 1.36..... None......... 5.6 10/02/14 ..... 4.6..... 1.78..... 0.95......... 6.8 10/06/14 ...
  5. Mud Island Dweller

    Yearly Check Up

    Yup very but hacked off re cholesterol... more hard work to sort that :(
  6. Mud Island Dweller

    Yearly Check Up

    Results from yearly diabetes check this morning Blood pressure down to 120/80 (November was 136/86 then February 130/80) Hba1c 37 and was 37 on last Hba1c .... Secret low carb higher fat diet Down to 1 metformin tablet from 2 a day. Just as we were going l asked if l could drop one was told...
  7. Mud Island Dweller

    Worst guilty food secret

    Nosher with your name and you say we are food obsessed!!! My one day is Cheesy Chips...and maybe a Dr Pepper but the CC are a must.
  8. Mud Island Dweller

    Blood Glucose Advice

    Take roughly 1gram protein/kg body weight and that is actually not as easy to do as it seems. The protein is important building block don't try to cut them out. yes some glucose but nothing that will mater in the scheme of things. Agree with full fat yogurt they take out fat and add sugar.
  9. Mud Island Dweller

    Blood Glucose Advice

    It all counts you would be surprised at what does at the moment it is all new as Nosher says you are doing well don't get to hung up. Apart from anything it is very early days and your body is still getting used to the fact it isnt getting the carbs it used to. And may well be doing a bit of...
  10. Mud Island Dweller

    Blood Glucose Advice

    Depends on lots of factors What you ate What your start bloods were Time of day Some folks go higher in hot weather (was it more humid) Did you get stressed for any reason (stress = glucose) You may not have cleaned your prick finger enough, may have left soap or some debris (glucose/food etc)...
  11. Mud Island Dweller

    newly diagnosed, no appointment for 2 weeks

    Don't worry was teasing you and we can rely on Andy to pop up mid problem and poke a hello in :hilarious:
  12. Mud Island Dweller

    newly diagnosed, no appointment for 2 weeks

    Chill lady with horns... regards strips l was just saying dont get them from chemists get them from the manufactura (or however it is spelt) they are half +/- chemist cost And l was also making point bit harder that you made on the plate and to avoid it. Eish vikings!
  13. Mud Island Dweller

    My Doc Says ...

    lt isnt just diiabetics that are treated badly l could fill a book with awful treatment given to my parents for their ailments.
  14. Mud Island Dweller

    Spikers picture

    I have had my Avatar for years. I am African I am told l am rare l am told l am a bad tempered cuss a lot of the time...last is a load of rubbish l am a total Angel but who am l to argue with people :happy: :hilarious:
  15. Mud Island Dweller

    Vastly Improved Blood Sugars - Midlife Crisis?

    Well l will swing in with my comments it is probably blue touch paper but anyhow: Regards loosing weight at the gym or exercising this is a common misconception you do not loose weight you loose fat and gain muscle, muscle is heavier than fat but takes longer to gain and is healthy. See picture...
  16. Mud Island Dweller

    newly diagnosed, no appointment for 2 weeks

    Oh and you may well find the next step is statins, l flatly refuse them unless you really want them tell dr or whoever no. The number they tell you is a waste of time you need the breakdown of the figures and on a lchf diet these will change in your favour (for the most part unless you have a...
  17. Mud Island Dweller

    newly diagnosed, no appointment for 2 weeks

    Just to say a bit of misinfo from the viking in the horny hat: l got my meter for free from Abbots Healthcare for free the freedom freestyle lite and sticks direct from Abbot are £15 +pp l am lucky as get them for free from the surgery. You will find the healthy plate is a very unhealthy plate...
  18. Mud Island Dweller

    This has NOTHING to do with Diabetes......

    The one sanctury l though l could escape to just one place to escape to without being bombarded with crud ......and someone brings the crud in :-( going to bed to read a good book *kicking teddy on the way out the door while muttering crudballs" :-(
  19. Mud Island Dweller

    Am I Classed as disabled now I have diabetes ?

    Dave is the Mad Diabetic you asked about also known as MD
  20. Mud Island Dweller

    Good Deed & Lesson Taught

    A passing lady came into work yesterday l was doing reception, she asked for a mug of water, always happy to help folks l went to get one as l turned she said "l think l am having a hypo" l asked if she wanted a glucotab l carry she said ohh yes please. As l headed out the practice manager said...
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