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Had the first hbac1 test since diagnosis - that test was in June. whilst pleased with result ( good control ) the result was still higher than suggested by within day tests - on waking / per dinner / before bed. Over the hot weather struggled with the 'on waking' test - in sixes most of the...

Tonight have been reading all sorts on diabetic complications and wish I hadn't. So the received wisdom is to keep HBac1 at 43 mmol/mol (non diabetic reference range ), but with a target of 48 mmol/mol in order to help AVOID complications. What does this actually mean - it there any up-to-date...

Three month test results today: started at 57 at diagnosis in January, one month later 53 ( Feb ) and today 47. Don't understand being at this level as blood glucose tests ( 2 or 3 per day ) were given us no higher than 6.9 at it's worst, but usually 5 ish. Believe this 47 figure equates to...

Travel question. Can you take on your blood testing kit ( Accucheck Aviva ) onto a plane in hand baggage - to me it seems yes, but don't want the fuss and bother at the airport should we be wrong. Thanks. :?:

Any suggestions for what vegetables to grow in the fine summer we're sure to have this year.....and now that husband is type 2 - ideally vegetables not freely available or expensive in supermarkets. Assume no root vegetables and to major on leafy veg ie. chard, spinach, salads, - what about...

Hello. We tried sourdough - using our own leven or shop bought - waitrose have 3 sorts of their own brand 2 of which incl the rye or seeds - we have the 'normal, The long ferment is supposed to make your body's access to the carbs harder - if that makes sense. Second was wheaten bread - with a...

Had a busy day today so didn't have chance for sit down lunch. Had low fat yoghurt this morning plus cappuccino, then proper dinner tonight (chicken / spinach ) following 30 minutes exercise. Had the odd nibble in the kitchen of some home made sour dough and raspberries but that was it. Bg was...

Thanks for the responses. The nhs letter says 3weeks for results so perhaps you would get treated there and then if it was deemed an emergency (in eye terms ?). There's a big eye test centre / opticians in central London who boast about the issues they've spotted so perhaps I'll give them a...

Re: Diabetic Retinopathy screening - only at hospital The appointment for retinal screening has come through for my husband. For all sorts of reasons this is in a bad location and time . Speaking to the pharmacist in boots she says the Boots and other opticians are the equivalent. Sure they...

Husband diagnosed in January. The forum has been incredibly helpful and the 'my fitness pal' app a fantastic resource ( they've just updated that app to count sodium and sugar ). Anyway, I"ve not seen elsewhere on the forum so others may like to comment. Husband had his first appt with the...

Hello. Read your note with interest. Still learning so please don't mind me asking why you were ok taking more metformin if your blood sugar looks to be falling through diet ? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

This forum has been interesting and very helpful, so thought (with husbands permission) that I'd lodge some concerns/questions: Husband recently confirmed as fasting glucose 8.2 ( blood tests first thing in the morning), then HbA1C (IFCC) 58mmol/mol hence Type II. I have more time than him and...