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<blockquote data-quote="Alexandra100" data-source="post: 2296227" data-attributes="member: 429870"><p>It depends somewhat on what level of bs / A1c you decide to aim for. Personally, I follow Dr Richard K. Bernstein (himself T1, 85, and a Dr treating both T1s and T2s) in wanting my bs to be as near what he considers to be true normal as possible. (A1c up to 4.6% = 26.8mmol/mol, target blood sugar 83 = 46mmol/L)</p><p><a href="https://www.diabeteshealth.com/qa-with-dr-richard-bernstein-10/" target="_blank">https://www.diabeteshealth.com/qa-with-dr-richard-bernstein-10/</a></p><p>You can also find lots of free help from Dr B on his website: <a href="http://www.diabetes-book.com" target="_blank">http://www.diabetes-book.com</a></p><p>and in numerous videos on Youtube.</p><p>NB Americans present the A1c as a %. To convert to our numbers, consult this useful converter: <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/hba1c-units-converter.html" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/hba1c-units-converter.html</a></p><p>They also use mg/dL for finger prick blood sugar measurements. To convert to our mmol/L divide by 18.</p><p>I can tell you that when I first found out I had a problem with my bs, the complexity of all these different figures nearly exploded my already numerically challenged brain. However, as much of the research, and many of the videos and books and articles are from America, if we want to inform ourselves we just have to get on with it as best we may.</p><p>After Dr B, my other go-to source of info on T2 is Jenny Ruhl. Herself T2 and over 70, after many years on a Forum similar to this one she felt that people who kept their A1c at or below 5.4% (35.5mmol/mol) did well. This is a much gentler and perhaps for many more doable target than Dr B's, especially as most of us do not have access to insulin and have to try to keep our levels down by lifestyle alone. I do recommend her books eg "Your Diabetes Questions Answered" and her website, which is full of useful free info.</p><p><a href="https://www.bloodsugar101.com" target="_blank">https://www.bloodsugar101.com</a></p><p>Personally, I take the maximum permitted dose of Metformin and eat under 30g carbs daily but I am unable to meet even JR's suggested target. However I have no plans to stop trying. I hope you have better success!</p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alexandra100, post: 2296227, member: 429870"] It depends somewhat on what level of bs / A1c you decide to aim for. Personally, I follow Dr Richard K. Bernstein (himself T1, 85, and a Dr treating both T1s and T2s) in wanting my bs to be as near what he considers to be true normal as possible. (A1c up to 4.6% = 26.8mmol/mol, target blood sugar 83 = 46mmol/L) [URL]https://www.diabeteshealth.com/qa-with-dr-richard-bernstein-10/[/URL] You can also find lots of free help from Dr B on his website: [URL]http://www.diabetes-book.com[/URL] and in numerous videos on Youtube. NB Americans present the A1c as a %. To convert to our numbers, consult this useful converter: [URL]https://www.diabetes.co.uk/hba1c-units-converter.html[/URL] They also use mg/dL for finger prick blood sugar measurements. To convert to our mmol/L divide by 18. I can tell you that when I first found out I had a problem with my bs, the complexity of all these different figures nearly exploded my already numerically challenged brain. However, as much of the research, and many of the videos and books and articles are from America, if we want to inform ourselves we just have to get on with it as best we may. After Dr B, my other go-to source of info on T2 is Jenny Ruhl. Herself T2 and over 70, after many years on a Forum similar to this one she felt that people who kept their A1c at or below 5.4% (35.5mmol/mol) did well. This is a much gentler and perhaps for many more doable target than Dr B's, especially as most of us do not have access to insulin and have to try to keep our levels down by lifestyle alone. I do recommend her books eg "Your Diabetes Questions Answered" and her website, which is full of useful free info. [URL]https://www.bloodsugar101.com[/URL] Personally, I take the maximum permitted dose of Metformin and eat under 30g carbs daily but I am unable to meet even JR's suggested target. However I have no plans to stop trying. I hope you have better success! Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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