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I'm told the bodily process for converting non-carbs to glucose is "quite dirty" and higher ketones is normal. This page has something of interest.

My friend, also a doctor (and who is diabetic) just pointed out that your hands get all sorts of stuff on them to fool the meter. I just wash my hands thoroughly before I test.

For me, all of this points (as well as low-carbing) towards lots of exercise to warm the muscles and improve absorbtion of BG after meals. This sensitising of the muscles to allow them to gobble up the glucose is another part in the jigsaw. I have noticed cold feet and my retinopathy scan said...

Hi Wiseowl, The testing thing can be quite nerve wracking to start with but then you realise that with things taking 3 months to resolve nothing happens quickly. So, SD Codefree - good meter for me. Generally consistent. Always wash your hands before using it as you'd be amazed what effect it...

Hallelujah! Down to 43 from 48 from 94.

4.5! Woohoo

5.4 this morning.

4.7 this morning! Yeah Baby, that's what I'm talking about. I bought my wife a FitBit so we could both track our exercise and she started getting all competitive when I did more steps - but I was definitely competing against diabetes, not her.

Hi All What methods do you all use for tracking and moderating your Carb intake? Does "Carbs & Cals" work? Paper and pencil? I've been beta testing with an online food diary site that gives me a carb value for virtually anything and allowing me to see how many carbs I consume each meal and each...

I suspect that studies like this might explain their reluctance to prescribe strips. Essentially, it appear that it has no demonstrable benefit against the cost. I disagree, myself, and have found testing invaluable in keeping my BG figure down (HbA1c no.3 next week, fingers crossed).

5.0 today but only went up to 6.9 after cereal for breakfast and then DOWN to 5.9 after a toast snack then down to 4.5 at 1pm before my carb-free lunch! Don't know how that happened. Currently at 5.8. Having a very low BG day...

Brilliant news! I'm hoping my 3rd hba1c next week is as good as yours - my first two were similar and all drug free.

I'm with you. Being diabetic is like having a second job that takes over your thinking. I'm sure it will go to routine in time but until you've had a second and third test it will play on your mind - for good reason.

5.8 this morning.

Hey! Look at you quoting like a pro. 3 weeks ago you were so worried. Well done! And back down to 6.1 is spot on target. NICE, bless them, have actually withdrawn their guidance that you should be down to 8.5 after 2 hours but we all still use it because an old target is better than no target...

Ha! My wife might have something to say about that. Hba1c is the test that the doctor does to see how loaded with glucose your blood has become over 3 months (by testing blood which lives for 3 months - not keeping it for 3 months or testing regularly for 3 months). It tests blood that is 3...

Hi @coby . It sounds like you feel really lost and overwhelmed by the whole diabetes thing. So, the first thing you can do is relax a bit. Chill out. You aren't dead yet and diabetes can really be knocked back with a bit of understanding and a few tweaks to your lifestyle. Really. I was...

Hi Lindasar It can really suck to be told you have a chronic, potentially life-shortening condition and then no-one has anything to say about it. How are your BG numbers coming out now? Remember, if you're looking to see what meals do to your blood glucose level you should test before eating and...

Hi @Moo63 ! That sounds like a miserable start to being diabetic! There's lots you can do to help yourself and put diabetes where it belongs. Everyone seems to have their own journey and everyone seems a bit different so what works for me might not work for you. What seems to be clear is that...

Hi @PurpleArmadillo . Sounds like these people are giving you some stress! I was also diagnosed in May 2016 with hba1c of 94. I went on a completely calorie controlled diet to lose 2lb per week. Now, after losing 2st 12lb my hba1c is 48 with no meds at all. I had the same assumption from the...