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well guys Just back from 2 weeks in Lanzarotte. Had my 44th birthday, whilst there, so 2 challenges in 1. I did not take my BG testiing stuff. But went with every intention of being 'good' In the main I was. I enjoyed what I had, I didn't feel denied. The main things I 'cheated' on was...

hi all, A little while back I wrote to my MP basically spelling out the poor advice being given by NHs and outlining my success by ignoring it. Also, pointing out that I didn't think if they changed their practise of denying test strips to type 2's or advising to monitor and cut carbs EVERYONE...

......... the other day. We were be-moaning the ineffiency of the surgery (no doctor turned up). Her beef was that she went for her annual blood test to be asked " now you're a year down the line how are you finding being diabetic" - news to her aparently! I didn't take long to get started...

Hi Guys Latest results in HBA1c - 'normal' 36 = 5.44% down from 42 = 5.99% Kidney function - normal Chloesterol - normal Total 3.8 down from 4.2 LDL 1.7 down from 2.1 HDL 1.8 up from 1.6 Trig 0.7 down from 1.2 Very happy with these results, achieved with diet only (low carb...

Hi All, I've kept you posted on my first screening, there is a thread on here about it. Summary - all went well, the optician thought all looks good, no signs of diabetic changes, see again in 12 months. Received the letter with the result and it says - there are signs of diabetic changes, no...

Hi all Update. Have finally had my test today at a small local optician. Normal eye test first - could do with reading glasses but she won't insist if I can manage. Rest went smoothly, drops stung tiny amount but nothing to worry about. Took photos, showed me, talked me through them - all...

So, on top of not getting my retinopathy screening yesterday. When I picked up my last repeat scripts (not test strips b4 any of you get jealous) a note was in with them saying if I don't make an appt with nurse or GP I may not get anymore meds. so, of course I made the appt, told the...

Hi all Got my first retinopathy screening tomorrow. 2 questions, which I'm sure I asked but can't remember 1) How long ish does the whole thing take? 2) How long after shouldn't you drive? ta Mary x

Went for a walk with a friend yesterday. Her hubby T2 for a few years. Asked how he is doing and what kind of stuff he eats, normal healthy stuff really she said. Like last night for his tea he had Fray Bentos pie :sick: , mash and peas. I asked if he tests himself. Yes twice a week in the...

further to fed up thread - I'm not fed up anymore HBA1c result was 42 in new measure or 5.99% or Normal as the receptionist said Am I cured Jeannemum? lol :lol: Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Ok - gonna vent my spleen a bit, nothing you havent heard a thousand or more times before: Went for an appt with the nurse today for smear, HBA1c, weight, bp. Won't bore you with the smear details :oops: :P Anyway, took weight and despite losing 21lbs since dec - not a word, no...

All, I will be getting my 2nd HBa1c test Apr 2nd, I have changed my diet DRASTICALLY and my readings suggest to me I will have reduced it well. (Will be GUTTED if I haven't) Well, here's the thing. I said I would improve readings with diet AND exercise. I go to Zumba 1 hour per week, have...

Hi all, I was diagnosed in Dec after a urine test, no symptoms, it came out of the blue. Yesterday it occured to me that I may have been having symptoms and not knowing. It occured to me that my hands on waking were not aching and I no longer have to 'get them moving' in the morning. I...

Hi All, Going to my nieces wedding in April. First challenge of this type. If it was a normal sit down meal, wouldn't imagine it would be a problem but it's an 'afternoon tea' - Sandwiches and cakes. My inital thought was to forget I'm diabetic for 1 day and enjoy. As it's getting nearer...

Hi all, I have been pleased to see my post meal reads come down since following low carb. In fact i've only had 3 reads >8.5 since mid Jan (diag mid dec). My range is 5.8-8.4, mainly they are 6.5-7.5ish. My before food reads have had similar success with ranges from 4.9-6.8, mainly...

Have settled for the fact I can have pasta,rice,pots in small amounts. No bread. Yesterday shared a salmon and broccoli quiche with hubby, I had about a third of it with salad. 2 hours later 6.4 :D Note to self - don't forget to still try new foods and test to see if in or out to the next...

Hi All, Further to diagnosis and getting a great response from my GP (agreed diet and exercise for 3 months meter and strips on script) I had a call from the surgery asking me to go in and discuss my diabetes with a different doctor as shouldn't be testing self etc. Went ready with stats...

hi All, After only a week my levels have been coming down nicely. Now regularly <8.5 2 hours after food and in the early 7's fasting reading. (Had 1 under 7 so far) Went out for first meal last night. Italian. Had meatballs to start, Chicken fillet in creamy peppercorn sauce and vegs for...

Hi all, I posted the following on newly diagnosed but seems to have been missed - could someone advise please "many thanks for all the replies, definately helpful. I am (now was) a carb monster, so finding this very difficult. I've only had 1 reading inside the 'before eating' margin and...

Hi All I am new to this forum and Diabetes. I am trying to get my head round all the new terminology etc. My question is, I am sure, a very simple one. What is the difference between a HbA1c blood test and a fasting blood test (or are they the same)? Why are some results shown as a % and...