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<blockquote data-quote="Debandez" data-source="post: 1859406" data-attributes="member: 460354"><p>The greatest investment I have ever made EVER has been my monitor. With this and testing about 7 times a day I have gone from 62 to 41 (mysugr app now gives estimate of 33) within 6 months. My diabetic nurse was in shock. Nobody has apparently done what I have (not surprised as monitors not given out in fact advised testing unnecessary! Just advised re eatwell plate and offered metformin and see you in 6 months....oh yes and a 1 day DESMOND course that offers tea and biscuits). She was my mum's diabetic nurse for 10 years and my mum passed away 11 years ago. My BP was raised that day (understandably) she asked me to monitor that several times a day! Ironic. Monitoring is the only way you know how your body is coping. It's simple. Quick. Effective. And life saving. If my mum had monitored hers she may even still be here with us now. And while she was alive she may have been able to keep her eyesight. When i mentioned my testing and the LCHF diet working so well to my Dr this last week (Jaws music here...I will never get those 20 minutes back), he told me if i hadnt tested and followed a low cal low fat or similar diet my hba1c would have come down anyway. I have now asked the practice manager for stats for hba1c reductions in 6 and 12 months. He is currently discussing this with the DN. Hope to hear back soon. </p><p></p><p>I eat out a lot. I tend to select safe options. But even last week's carvery gave me an unexpected rise. Possibly the gravy, the pig in blanket or the carrots. Who knows. But next time no gravy. Test. Check results and take it from there. Process of elimination. But my trusty monitor will let me know.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Debandez, post: 1859406, member: 460354"] The greatest investment I have ever made EVER has been my monitor. With this and testing about 7 times a day I have gone from 62 to 41 (mysugr app now gives estimate of 33) within 6 months. My diabetic nurse was in shock. Nobody has apparently done what I have (not surprised as monitors not given out in fact advised testing unnecessary! Just advised re eatwell plate and offered metformin and see you in 6 months....oh yes and a 1 day DESMOND course that offers tea and biscuits). She was my mum's diabetic nurse for 10 years and my mum passed away 11 years ago. My BP was raised that day (understandably) she asked me to monitor that several times a day! Ironic. Monitoring is the only way you know how your body is coping. It's simple. Quick. Effective. And life saving. If my mum had monitored hers she may even still be here with us now. And while she was alive she may have been able to keep her eyesight. When i mentioned my testing and the LCHF diet working so well to my Dr this last week (Jaws music here...I will never get those 20 minutes back), he told me if i hadnt tested and followed a low cal low fat or similar diet my hba1c would have come down anyway. I have now asked the practice manager for stats for hba1c reductions in 6 and 12 months. He is currently discussing this with the DN. Hope to hear back soon. I eat out a lot. I tend to select safe options. But even last week's carvery gave me an unexpected rise. Possibly the gravy, the pig in blanket or the carrots. Who knows. But next time no gravy. Test. Check results and take it from there. Process of elimination. But my trusty monitor will let me know. [/QUOTE]
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