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  1. Growling Frog

    New T2D drug being marketed for Obesity and Weight loss

    The actual quote is this: ‘This drug has been shown to cause thyroid cancer in some animals. It is not known if this happens in humans.’ Nothing about patients. Please don’t misinform.
  2. Growling Frog

    Prediabetes HBA1c = normal, BS = Diabetes. Which is correct?

    My apologies. I'd say I was low blood sugar when I responded. I've been quite sensitive and snappy and don't like myself for it. I think I've got that under control now. I have changed my profile to state, diabetic as that is what the doctor is stating is my diagnosis and he wont budge...
  3. Growling Frog

    Newly diagnosed - shock but encouraging BS results

    Hi bex72. Yes I felt the same. Great that you are feeling better - optimistic! Good luck to you. I'm sure you'll be fine with your new positive can do attitude.
  4. Growling Frog

    Newly diagnosed - shock but encouraging BS results

    Hi there. Yes, I went back to doc - I'm a new patient so don't know him v well. I challenged the diagnosis, but he inssited at BS 7.1 I was diabetic. I'm not going to fight him over it because there I'm not a doctor! But I am doing my own LCHF diet, can see my BS dropping and feel in control...
  5. Growling Frog

    Prediabetes HBA1c = normal, BS = Diabetes. Which is correct?

    I’ve been as clear as I know how to. I’ve given my results and my question. You now know as much as I do. However there is no need for DCUK MOD giving me a superior and rude attitude. It’s completely unnecessary and unhelpful. Worse. It drives people away.
  6. Growling Frog

    Prediabetes HBA1c = normal, BS = Diabetes. Which is correct?

    My apologies for not knowing what is ‘materially important in a health forum’. Perhaps you need to warn people they must know these things before they dare to post. Maybe don’t be so sniffy with people who are new to the forum.
  7. Growling Frog

    Prediabetes HBA1c = normal, BS = Diabetes. Which is correct?

    I got the TG/HDL wrong, was using mmol/L. My actual ratio is 3 so def some insulin resistance. Thanks for the ‘warning’. Something else to ponder during lockdown.
  8. Growling Frog

    Prediabetes HBA1c = normal, BS = Diabetes. Which is correct?

    Yes. I agree with you re the weight one should place on BS and HbA1c results. Since changing my diet I am hitting 4.8 fasting BS and rarely go over mid 5’s post prandial. But I am on the lookout for post prandial spikes and when I discover one will ensure the conditions aren’t repeated. The only...
  9. Growling Frog

    Prediabetes HBA1c = normal, BS = Diabetes. Which is correct?

    No, you haven’t missed anything. It’s a very good question. Initially when my fasting BS came in, doc said diabetic. I don’t remember what the actual figure was. So I went for 2nd BS test + HBA1c. 2nd BS was 7.1 confirming 1st test. And the HBA1c came in at 5.8% which pathology lab said...
  10. Growling Frog

    Prediabetes HBA1c = normal, BS = Diabetes. Which is correct?

    Thanks everyone for your replies. Very helpful. Appreciate your more experienced perspectives. I guess I was looking to see how drastic I needed to change my lifestyle. But really since the reaults I’ve cut out sugar and all the big carbs. Have gone LC and upped exercise. I was BMI 24 so didn’t...
  11. Growling Frog

    Prediabetes HBA1c = normal, BS = Diabetes. Which is correct?

    Hi there. My test results are HBA1c 40 mmol. 5.8% Fasting BS 7.1 I’m confused as to what is my diabetic status. Anyone got any suggestions? Thank you
  12. Growling Frog

    Newly diagnosed - shock but encouraging BS results

    Hi xfielddoc. Thanks for the reply. I just checked (and posted above) my patholgy report which has been what my Dr has gone on. I agree with you 40 is not diabetic and indeed that is what the pathology says. I guess sitting between HbA1c of 40 and Glucose 7.1 giving two seperate diagnosis is...
  13. Growling Frog

    Newly diagnosed - shock but encouraging BS results

    Vashti. Thanks for writing. Appreciate. Low Carb chocolate is now on my to find list! I am keto now, or at least my wife who is recoiling from my breath says I am. Melbourne face masks have come in handy. Covid? No, Keto. I shall keep the BS meter (blood sugar, not the other BS meter) working...
  14. Growling Frog

    Newly diagnosed - shock but encouraging BS results

    Hi Ziggy. Thanks for repying. Yes, I will be doing that food intake kind of testing. Apprecaite the tip. I am playing it safe right now, I suppose, but can't think I wont be trying to reintroduce foods while checking my 'numbers'. Your point about 40 mmol as being prediabetes. Well that's what...
  15. Growling Frog

    Newly diagnosed - shock but encouraging BS results

    Hi there. So I got diagnosed diabetic Tues 21st July 2020. What a shock. No diabetes in my family, both parents still active in their 80’s. I am 56, 5ft 11 and weigh 78kg so a BMI of 24. I had tho developed a bit of a middle thru lockdown, baking cakes with the kids, a beer at night, some...