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Hi guys & gals, It's been a while but I'm still around. I had my latest set of results and, as usual, they're confusing! Doctor rang and told me that the HBA1c has come back with two results: "4.2%" and "6". Assuming that the 4.2 is my actual HBA1c result, what would the 6 be? Average BG? Also...

Hi folks, I've had a good read of the current topics regarding Levemir and I feel like I need some clarification :oops: I recently came off Novomix where I was on around 8u in the morning and 8-12u in the evening. My control was pretty good but not perfect and so I asked to come off premix...

Alright guys, I am seriously considering getting some vitamin supplements to help in my low-carb diet. Firstly, I was looking at the back of some Centrum Advanced and they don't list any 'carbs per tablet'. Similarly, I couldn't notice any "-ose"s (what's the other one to look out for?) These...

I present to you... THE BACON & CHEESE STUFFED PIZZA BURGER! I want it so badly... I know I shouldn't but I do. Anyone want to guesstimate the carbs? (Although other than the pizza base...is it really that bad?)

One of my favourite breakfast plates currently looks like this: Omlette (3 eggs, 1-3g carbs) Cheese (~1g carbs) 3 x Bacon/1 x Gammon (0 carbs) Baked Beans (10-20g carbs depending on portion size) As you can see, the baked beans are letting the side down here. But what can I replace them with...

Ok, this is a rant. Is it just me or is there a distinct lack of consideration for diabetics in mainstream catering, especially when diabetes is suppose to be on the increase? By this I mean, I went to a pub quiz this evening and half-way through they hand out some food. Tonight it was chips...

This morning I received a text from a friend of mine. Apparently a friend of his (and as such, an aquantaince of mine) aged just 23 fell into a diabetic coma some time in the last few nights. He was found in the morning by his parents and had stopped breathing. He was rushed into hospital and...

I frequently see people talk about 'splitting' their basal insulin and it occurs to me that I haven't got a clue what this means. I'm on premix right now so it's not something I've had to know before. Can anyone enlighten me?

I can't believe this forum doesn't have a picture thread! Come on folks, get your ugly mugs on display! EDIT: If no one else is going to play properly then neither am I :(

Ok, just to get some clarification on this... I understand that chickpeas are low GI. But are they low carb? I keep getting different information from different sources.

So, I have an appointment with DN next week to talk about my low HbA1c. Whilst there I'm going to prompt for a change of regime. Premix is convenient but I don't feel like I can get the sort of control I truely need. There's a few horror stories about analogue insulins and side effects and some...

This morning I had two boild-in-the-bag Kippers and some scrambled egg. It's the first time I've ever had Kippers and they were yuck! I seriously think I'm going to be sick...it was hours ago but i can still taste them. Urgh. I feel terrible. /rant

Right, I just rang up for the results of an HbA1c I had last Thursday. According to the receptionist it was 3.9%. Trying hard not to laugh her, I insisted that I speak to a Doctor who could give me the proper results. Lets be realistic here. Not even non-diabetics get that kind of results and...

Hi all, Ok so this is a shameless bragging post! I had possibly my BEST day for blood sugars yesterday since being siagnosed last September and I wanted to brag about it 8) Morning, pre-breakfast reading: 4.2 mmol Afternoon, post-lunch reading: 4.3 mmol Evening, post-dinner reading: 4.1 mmol...

Hi guys, So, I know they call it the Dawn Phenomenon but seriously, in the last couple of months I've shot up from an average morning level of 3 - 5 to rarely below 7, sometimes as high as 9, and it's really starting to get me down. I'm on Novomix so I don't have the ability to tailor...

Hi guys, So, I've started sort of 'collecting' BG meters in an effort to find "the best" (most accurate), if there even is such a thing. Today I decided to compare three of my favourites and see which one was seemingly the better. Considering I've never done a side-by-side comparisson like this...

Hi, I was diagnosed about a month ago now so I'm just getting my self settled and into a routine for diet. Basically, there are a lot of things I don't know about the kinds of carbs I should be eating/avoiding. I understand the general pointers regarding eating wholemeal etc etc, but there are...

Hi guys, I've been lurking for a few weeks now. Got diagnosed with Type 1 in September and It's been going well until the last week. I've not made any significant changes to my diet and i've been slowly adjusting my insulin (Novomix 30, twice daily) to suit, but during the last three days i've...