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  1. Pogel

    HBA1C Result today

    Pleased to report that the last two days my blood pressure is 124/77. Not quite perfect but seems to be going in the right direction at least.
  2. Pogel

    Diabetes 1st anniversary

    For me with no doubt about it has been LCHF it has done me so much good, not only for my blood sugar and weight loss but also the side effect of my partner eating better. Along with my hair and skin is in much better condition and softer. One thing I would do differently is to go and get a...
  3. Pogel

    Diabetes 1st anniversary

    Hi, today is my 1st year anniversary of my diabetic diagnosis. I am a different person than I was a year ago. I am over 5 stone lighter, blood sugar is 4.7 with no medication and I feel so much better with LCHF. Thank you to all of you for your incredible advice and support.
  4. Pogel

    HBA1C Result today

    Thanks for your reply. Yes, I am always so stressed out when I attend a medical appointment it is no wonder it goes up. I plan on doing a few days of testing at different times of the day and see what I come up with.
  5. Pogel

    HBA1C Result today

    Thanks for your reply. We do cook all of our food ourselves I do have some quorn or some veggie sausages, but not much of those to be honest. I don't add any salt to cooking or to my dinner but I do eat a very large amount of olives. I have cut these right down over the last week as I wondered...
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    HBA1C Result today

    Thanks for your reply. My blood pressure tester arrived today. I sat and relaxed for 5 mins as suggested and it read 149/80 so I will do a few tests over the next week before I see the nurse next. Mainly I am not getting stressed about it, going to take it in my stride :)
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    HBA1C Result today

    Thanks all, all down to fantastic support from you folks here and my amazing family.
  8. Pogel

    HBA1C Result today

    I am really pleased with my HBA1C result. 4.9. My cholesterol was slightly raised last time but this time it is totally fine. I am over 5 stone lighter than when I was diagnosed with diabetes in October 2016. Only thing to look at now (without medication hopefully) is my blood pressure is...
  9. Pogel

    Cuts/dry hands

    I agree with the comment about liquid soap, my hands became so sore, cut and chapped that it was difficult and painful doing anything. A friend told me about the problems with liquid soap so I stopped using it. Then my hands healed and I no longer get the problem. When they were bad the only...
  10. Pogel

    Why??

    I have had many positive comments since I have lost 5.5 stone (and still losing). But there have been one or two of the "you don't want to lose too much", or "you are going to look old and saggy if you lose more" I just tell them that I don't mind looking old if I am healthier, (and by the way I...
  11. Pogel

    HbA1C Yesterday

    It was the diabetes nurse I saw back in Nov that wanted me on Metformin, even though there had already been a change in my blood levels. I didn't understand it and just firmly said no, I'm giving myself a chance to make changes. I am quite looking forward to seeing her next week :)
  12. Pogel

    HbA1C Yesterday

    Thanks for all the support folks. Sorry for late reply, my app was not working and just got time to delete it and download it again. @les74 diet, exercise and massive support from friends, family and this forum :)
  13. Pogel

    HbA1C Yesterday

    Hi All, I got my results today from my HbA1C yesterday. I wasn't as worried as I was last time. It is 5.4 down from 5.7 two months ago. When diagnosed in October I was 13.8. I am really happy with that as I have been working hard at it. The diabetic assistant that I see is really supportive of...
  14. Pogel

    HBA1C in the morning

    Thank you all here on the forum. My family have been so supportive of me and my complete turn around in my eating habits and exercise. But I could not have done this if it wasn't for the expertise I have gained from this forum. I thank you all.
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    HBA1C in the morning

    Just had the results from my HBA1C I had on Friday. From 18.8 in October to 5.7 now. The Dr asked me to have another one in a month as he couldn't believe that it had changed so significantly. Not sure I am bothered to be honest. I am pleased with the result.
  16. Pogel

    HBA1C in the morning

    That is encouraging. Thank you.
  17. Pogel

    HBA1C in the morning

    Thank you. I am a real scaredy cat, I take the auld feller with me for moral support :)
  18. Pogel

    HBA1C in the morning

    I was diagnosed at the beginning of October as Type 2 diabetic. I am going for my three month blood test tomorrow. Eeeek! At diagnosis I was 18.8. I shouldn't be concerned as my levels are good, for example pre dinner they are in the mid 4's and post dinner they are top end 5's on average. So I...
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    Re- using lancets

    Thank you for your reply. I have just found the other posts on this :)
  20. Pogel

    Re- using lancets

    I have been using a new lancet for every test. Then I read a reply in one of the topics that some folks re-use theirs. Is this right? Do others do this?