A couple of questions

jayemm · Jun 25, 2010

My first question on the forum there were 5 replies one of which was Synonym, I replied to him but pressed the wrong button & lost it, could not get it back, so the 2nd time I tried I thought it was best to save it first then send but I don't know how to retrieve the saved response so that I can send it on. I am not computer literate so it all seems confusing. Synonym suggested I contact Ken or Sue, Forum Monitors but again I do not know how to contact them. What do I do?

2nd Question, does anyone know anything about type 1.5 diabetes, I do not have any symptoms of diabetes yet I am diagnosed type2 with diet only treatment. Dietician had no advice as I already have a healthy lifestyle both diet & activity, the only thing is my cholesterol is 6.7 & she suggested Benecol & flora-Activ drinks (too sweet for me) Came across Type 1.5 on this website & the readings describe exactly my situation. I am in limbo as I don't know what to do to ensure my blood sugar (slightly raised at present, hence the diagnosis) does not go up.
Anyone with suggestions?

Synonym · Jun 25, 2010

Hello again jayemm

Posting on here does take a bit of getting used to and I still get it wrong - but it will come with practice I am told! :roll:

A healthy diet is one thing but a healthy diet suitable for someone with diabetes is quite another thing altogether; you will probably find that you have to change things a fair bit.

The information I suggested you look out for is quoted below so have a good read and if there is anything else you need to know ask away.

Welcome to the forum. here is the advice we usually give to newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics.This forum doesn't always follow the recommended dietary advice, you have to work out what works for you as we are all different .

It's not just 'sugars' you need to avoid, diabetes is an inability to process glucose properly. Carbohydrate converts, in the body, to glucose. So it makes sense to reduce the amount of carbohydrate that you eat which includes sugars.

The main carbs to avoid or reduce are the complex or starchy carbohydrates such a bread, potatoes, pasta and rice also any flour based products. The starchy carbs all convert 100% to glucose in the body and raise the blood sugar levels significantly.

The way to find out how different foods affect you is to do regular daily testing and keep a food diary for a couple of weeks. If you test just before eating then two hours after eating you will see the effect of certain foods on your blood glucose levels.

Buy yourself a carb counter book (you can get these on-line) and you will be able to work out how much carbs you are eating, when you test, the reading two hours after should be roughly the same as the before eating reading, if it is then that meal was fine, if it isn’t then you need to check what you have eaten and think about reducing the portion size of carbs.

When you are buying products check the total carbohydrate content, this includes the sugar content. Do not just go by the amount of sugar on the packaging as this is misleading to a diabetic.

As for a tester, try asking the nurse/doctor and explain that you want to be proactive in managing your own diabetes and therefore need to test so that you can see just how foods affect your blood sugar levels. Hopefully this will work ! Sometimes they are not keen to give Type 2’s the strips on prescription, (in the UK) but you can but try !!

As a Type 2 the latest 2010 NICE guidelines for Bg levels are as follows:
Fasting (waking).......between 4 - 7 mmol/l.
2 hrs after meals......no more than 8.5 mmol/l.
If you are able to keep the post meal numbers lower, so much the better.

It also helps if you can do 30 minutes moderate exercise a day. It doesn't have to be strenuous.

daisy1 · Jun 26, 2010

I too saved a draft reply and wasn't able to load it again. There doesn't seem to be anything to click on after you've pressed load. Nothing happens when you click on load draft. Could a computer expert tell us what to do? Thanks a lot

jayemm · Jun 29, 2010

thank you for your replies, an update on my 'problem' today I phoned my local hospital to find out about seeing a diabetes nurse at the diabetic clinic only to be told that I wouldn't see anyone as my treatment is by diet only but should my condition become a problem & I needed medication then I could be referred to the clinic. I was amazed as I wanted someone with experience to talk to & explain the meaning of hcla,mols, etc & of course the diet & carbohydrates etc. So No Help there from the specialists, which is why I am greatful & appreciate your help & replies.

another question, has anyone heard of or had an email from a Daniel Crockett (@sidelines.co.uk)
he was asking for my username & was I still having problems logging on.
I have sent a copy of the email to Admin & they have never heard of him but it would be interesting to find out if anybody else has had any contact from him.
Is he genuine or not, needless to say I did not reply.
Thank again.

Synonym · Jun 30, 2010

jayemm said:
So No Help there from the specialists, which is why I am greatful & appreciate your help & replies.

There is always help on here! 8) We are living it so we know how important it is to have support and advice available!

HLW · Jul 1, 2010

By type 1.5 I think they mean type 1 that occurs in adults, I not sure why they don't just say type 1. NHS and NICE call it type 1. You'll find out if you do have it if diet and tablets stop working. I'd imagine you don't as diet is working. Not worth worrying about anyway as diet is working.

graham64 · Jul 1, 2010

another question, has anyone heard of or had an email from a Daniel Crockett (@sidelines.co.uk)
he was asking for my username & was I still having problems logging on.
I have sent a copy of the email to Admin & they have never heard of him but it would be interesting to find out if anybody else has had any contact from him.
Is he genuine or not, needless to say I did not reply.
Thank again.

Hi Jayemm, I'm surprised admin has not heard of him, Dan until recently was the Administrator on this site. The one thing I'm not sure about is that e-mail address you provided, I have 2 for him one at dancrockett@sitefinders.co.uk (the owners of this site) and dan@diabetes.co.uk. Your wise to be wary about the e-mail, but if you contact him at sitefinders he will be able to confirm whether or not it was genuine.

Regards
Graham

cugila · Jul 1, 2010

jayemm said:
My first question on the forum there were 5 replies one of which was Synonym, I replied to him but pressed the wrong button & lost it, could not get it back, so the 2nd time I tried I thought it was best to save it first then send but I don't know how to retrieve the saved response so that I can send it on. I am not computer literate so it all seems confusing. Synonym suggested I contact Ken or Sue, Forum Monitors but again I do not know how to contact them. What do I do?

Firstly, the answers to most questions can be found in the FAQ section of the Forum, here is a link to the section regarding saved posts and retrieving:
faq.php#f2r10

If you are still having difficulty after reading them then contact the Forum Monitor's cugila (Ken) or sugarless sue (Sue) via the pm system. Just click on the name in one of our posts, or we are also listed under Forum Monitors, you can contact Admin but it is easier and more direct if your questions are put to us, as we deal with things on a daily basis. Admin usually only are involved if it is something we are unable to deal with.

As for the spurious e-mail to Daniel Crockett (@sidelines.co.uk) this is NOT our Dan Crockett.

Admin, Dan Crocket of Diabetes.co.uk does exist here. This other e-mail address has been noted and all members should be aware that they should only use dan@sitefinders.co.uk OR dancrockett@sitefinders.co.uk These are the only addresses to use.

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