Search Results

Thanks Tree-peony!:) Though, I may have posted this in the wrong section as I am actually Type 2 Diabetic.

My latest result (July 2012) is 5.8% May 2011 was 5.4% Dec 2010 was 6.0% July 2010 was 7.7% I do not take meds. Diet and exercise only!

Hi MaryJ, Thank you for your reply and for the reassurances & compliments!:) The breakdown of my Cholesterol result is as follow; Serum Cholesterol: 4.2 Serum Triglycerides: 0.8 HDL: 1.4 LDL: 2.4 Total Cholesterol-HDL ratio : 3.0

Hi Glucosegirl, Thank you for your reply and for your felicitation! Well, it's got to be below 6.1 and that's the bit which I am unhappy about as in my case that wasn't the case. I take my health very seriously as I come from a diabetic family and want to do whatever I can in order to bring my...

Hi RoyG, Thank you for your reply. I do not normally take my readings on a daily basis as I was advised by my GP not to do so given that my last HBA1C reading back in May 2011 was 5.4!He told me that there was no need to test and advised me to continue with my diet and exercise. I think I may...

Dear Everyone, My lab results just came through earlier on this month and I am somewhat confused with the readings.Before we go onto it, let me provide you with a few other details; I am a Male of 30 yrs old. I weigh 69 kg and my height is 5ft 7 (172 cm). I am considered to be 'Healthy'' as...

No probs Roxy. Sorry I meant to say 'NO' second helping despite having a big appetite. Yes, if you are going to have carbs,its best to have it in the morning or midday as opposed to dinner time. Its just because at night,we are pretty much innactive and hence this has a bad effect on our blood...

Thanks Jo! Yes, I know what you mean. I guess some people aren’t motivated enough or they simply lack the willpower. Thanks Roxy! Well, I wouldn’t say that I am super strict. I just tend to avoid ‘Sugar’ on a daily basis. My typical daily diet is as follow: Breakfast (9AM): 300 ml of low fat...

Thanks Sid! Yes, I am fortunate to have this GP. He is a class apart! I think the results speak for themselves!NHS should indeed open their eyes!Though,I am not religiously strict with the carbs and I do eat them but only cautiously and in moderate amount! Raj

Hello Everyone, I would like to share with you my personal life events and experience regarding diabetes. I was born in a family which has a long history of diabetes. I have 5 uncles who are currently diabetics (type 1) including my father. I have 4 other uncles who are type 2. My dad's mother...