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Google Sheets. Once I figured out my ISF and CIR (that's the Insulin Sensitivity Factor to figure out how much 1 unit of insulin would reduce my glucose levels by and the Carb Insulin Ratio to figure out how much insulin I need to cover the carbs in what I'd eaten), I just had to plug the...

I'm deeply jealous. Bear that in mind when I say what I'm going to say next. I mean it in the best possible sense but I'm still adjusting to recently discovering I'm on the ASD spectrum and my attempts to communicate can misfire. I'm prompted to say, as you stated you're a senior, that it's...

Some good advice from knowdiabetes, and it works for Type 2s, not just the Type 1s. 1. Choose low glycaemic index foods 2. Choosing the right insulin at the right time 3. Add food barriers or split up meals 4. Consider taking a walk or being active after a big meal I'm not sure what the...

Yeah, it sucks. I stopped taking Ozempic when my pharmacist told me he couldn't quarantine a reliable supply until well into next year. I use a spreadsheet and the Estimated Average Glucose calculation to keep a daily track on my hBA1c so I could see immediately that it was climbing quite...

Last year, I had a first-floor fall in my bungalow while decorating. (If you don't care to ponder that one, it's because my kitchen extends up into the roof, making it as high as a two-story house). Anyway, after attending ER to get my dislocated shoulder fixed, a follow-up with a...

Run, run away! I've just had a quick look. It claims to be free of many, many, many things (celery, lupin, kiwi - up to about 20 things in all BUT SUGAR IS NOT ONE OF THOSE). In fact, its nutritional info states a 4.6g serving has 4g sugar and that is primarily the fructose from apples. The...

I'm aware this is an old thread but my contribution is not so much to take part in the discussion as to add another drink to answer the question. Todd's Enerzade specifically developed its drink to fill the hole in hypo treatment left in the reformulating of Lucozade. Its product description...

Nah, it's sound medical practice. Diabetes does slow down healing. Another risk is inflammation caused by an infection. Diabetes itself is problematic because of persistent inflammation. No point in adding fuel to the fire if it can be avoided.

Hah, your doctor's streak of perfectionism is worrying. Your health isn't. Yes, you're susceptible to T2, but it's clearly controlled and if you accept your new-found habits need to be lifelong, it'll probably stay that way (recognising that aging is going to increase that difficulty - but...

Yeah, used to do that. Then I got smart. I bought a cheap pair of jeans a size smaller than I can wear and I try them on every few days. The goal is to get them to fit, but even the difficulty of the struggle tells me all I need to know. Scales are of little use to me. Do you know that muscle...

There is a school of thought in the medical field that people of your age should not be held in thrall to the HbA1C reading. I'm hoping you've got the same gallows humour as my mom and can see the humour in their thinking: The complications that can develop from out of control glucose levels...

I'm in Ireland, so different health service. Nevertheless, my care has been disrupted by the pandemic causing: Hospitals cancelling all outpatient clinics Medical staff (of all fields) not permitting face-to-face meetings Clinics run by a skeleton crew, as most work from home Lockdown (not...

I got my results and I got my clinical review. And the lab results were the wrong ones. You see, this is what happened. I had arranged an early appointment for a fasting blood test. That was for the insanely high triglycerides I mentioned. Unfortunately, someone later jumped to the conclusion a...

Oh that! The Americans reacting to EU’s GDPR. I use a US proxy to get round that: us.hideproxy.me Its purpose is to make the website accept it’s dealing with a user in the US

Interesting idea. Yes, I was first diagnosed in Wales as a Type 1 who was really bad at taking care of himself and put on insulin. I had to say six times, to four different people, that this was the first I’d heard of being a diabetic and they were breaking the news to me the worst way. Indeed...

All my tests are done through my GP’s office. The last one - three months ago, for the period including Christmas and all its hazards - was 6.2.

Just to clarify, I did say the readings I mentioned the past three months not just the six weeks I’ve been low-carbing. Three months is the lifespan of the HbA1c molecule. Previous doctors have agreed a good rule of thumb is to regard 20% of readings being in the hyperglycemic range as being...

Thanks, everybody. For those wondering about when and how I do testing, I follow the same instructions as you all - testing before and/or after meals - and before hitting the bed. And no, I have no condition that might cause a false HbA1c result. Quarterly tests over the past seven years have...

I've been correcting insanely high triglycerides levels by concentrating on low-carb (daily average 22g net carbs) and low-cal (daily target 900kcal) for the past six weeks. The strategy worked and halved those levels. And it had the unsurprising dividend of causing the lowest glucose levels and...

Thanks @kitedoc These posts have been very thought-provoking and quite helpful. In fact, I hit on a new line of enquiry that really resonates with me. The Dawn Phenomenon is universal. It’s the presence of cortisol and Human Growth Hormone readying the body for action. The liver plays its part...