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<blockquote data-quote="pleinster" data-source="post: 1264173" data-attributes="member: 221545"><p>Hi Rach, it is all a bit *** at first..but you will definitely get in control of things soon enough if you really apply yourself, find an approach that works for you and stick to it (as much as you practically can). I reckon the initial advice I would offer would be accepted by others, by and large. Firstly, I have copied the amazing [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER] into this reply as she will undoubtedly be along as soon as she can to provide some of the basic but vital info the site provides regularly. That said, here are some starting tips -</p><p>a] get familiar with numbers...</p><p> HbA1c numbers are essentially the average level of glucose/sugar in your blood over the prior three months (and that's the most accurate) and is generally now given as a round number (referred to as IFCC, or basically the HbA1c level);</p><p> Another relevant number to understand (and one you will see continually in people's posts here) is your blood sugar level at any given moment (measured in mmols by self-testing meters)...to as accurate as the HbA1c but the number most of us rely on day to day to inform us what's helping and what's not (eg. foods we eat);</p><p> I know it's confusing at first, but here is a wee chart to help you work out what's what ....</p><p>[ATTACH=full]20579[/ATTACH] </p><p></p><p> for reference your 63 equates to an average of about 10mmols....you are aiming for under 7mmols for "normal" levels.</p><p>b] Only by self-testing with a meter at home will you see what your levels are (in mmols) at any given moment. If you have been given one - use it. If you have not been given one..buy one (along with a supply of strips)..they are absolutely not problem to use at all...honestly. Investigate and ask questions.</p><p>c] Test before and 2.5 hours after eating and you will soon see what is pushing your level up. Record this in your own way - noting time, levels and food eaten, and you will soon see the patterns.</p><p>d] The "secret" for many of us is to cut not just sugar but foods high in carbohydrates as carbs turn to glucose in the blood. Any doubts about this - research LCHF diets (ie. Low Carb High Fat) and test yourself after some toast or some cereal and you will soon see what I'm taking about.</p><p>e] Don't worry - normal range levels are totally achievable if you stick to an approach like this...it won't "cure" you but it will put you in control.</p><p>f] Good luck, pal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pleinster, post: 1264173, member: 221545"] Hi Rach, it is all a bit *** at first..but you will definitely get in control of things soon enough if you really apply yourself, find an approach that works for you and stick to it (as much as you practically can). I reckon the initial advice I would offer would be accepted by others, by and large. Firstly, I have copied the amazing [USER=25759]@daisy1[/USER] into this reply as she will undoubtedly be along as soon as she can to provide some of the basic but vital info the site provides regularly. That said, here are some starting tips - a] get familiar with numbers... HbA1c numbers are essentially the average level of glucose/sugar in your blood over the prior three months (and that's the most accurate) and is generally now given as a round number (referred to as IFCC, or basically the HbA1c level); Another relevant number to understand (and one you will see continually in people's posts here) is your blood sugar level at any given moment (measured in mmols by self-testing meters)...to as accurate as the HbA1c but the number most of us rely on day to day to inform us what's helping and what's not (eg. foods we eat); I know it's confusing at first, but here is a wee chart to help you work out what's what .... [ATTACH=full]20579[/ATTACH] for reference your 63 equates to an average of about 10mmols....you are aiming for under 7mmols for "normal" levels. b] Only by self-testing with a meter at home will you see what your levels are (in mmols) at any given moment. If you have been given one - use it. If you have not been given one..buy one (along with a supply of strips)..they are absolutely not problem to use at all...honestly. Investigate and ask questions. c] Test before and 2.5 hours after eating and you will soon see what is pushing your level up. Record this in your own way - noting time, levels and food eaten, and you will soon see the patterns. d] The "secret" for many of us is to cut not just sugar but foods high in carbohydrates as carbs turn to glucose in the blood. Any doubts about this - research LCHF diets (ie. Low Carb High Fat) and test yourself after some toast or some cereal and you will soon see what I'm taking about. e] Don't worry - normal range levels are totally achievable if you stick to an approach like this...it won't "cure" you but it will put you in control. f] Good luck, pal. [/QUOTE]
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