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    hba1c

    i have just visited my diabetic specialist and he said my Hbalc is 54 and is goodbut this is new to me as it used to be 7.6 or similar why is it now this number and is 54 good in comparison and what is a good reading in this higher number. Does my question make sence ?
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    Exercise Classes (Spinning, Zumba, Les Mills, etc)

    hello there, I too do RPM (Les Mills) classes three times a week and i love it. The first time i did them 4 years ago i too nearly died !!!!!!!but you really do build up quickly and now i love to push the gear and speed as best as i can. The music is so good too and always motivates me.I have...
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    Byetta vs insulin and need more info on insulin

    hi, I have been on insulin and metformin and pioglicazone for years with fairly good control. weight has been an ongoing issue as no matter what i do i couldnt loose the weight,eg excersize at the gym 6 nights a week doing hard excersize plus on a 800cal diet ...still no weight loss couldn't...
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    Employer giving very hard time about Diabetes

    I am new to this forum too and i feel very sorry for Andy.I get very angry with people who come into work full of a heavy cold/flu drinking Lemsips and showing off about how good they are coming into work and never have a day off sick because you are the people that infect the likes of me who...
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    Do I tick Yes or No to disability?

    Hi, this has been very useful to me and from now on I will be ticking the box 'yes' as it will be beneficial in my employment. I am a civil servant and been a diabetic type 2 but on insulin plus soooo much more for 10 years. My work has never been effected untill the last year when i have the...