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Low, Lower?

Beachbag said:
Thank you smidge, your post is very encouraging! :). I've had my first two days of basal/bolus and they've been a bit of a challenge. I awoke this morning to a 10.5 ( yuck!) and have spent most of today out with my dog doing extra miles, and juggling carbs rather than hiking up the insulin....no doubt that was the wrong thing to do but.... hey ho, at least the weather was good ;) I agree about mid fives. My body feels right at that level so I'm going to do my best to get there.
Take care!
Geri ;)
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If you wake high BGs regularly, you'll probably need to increase the basal a bit. Exercise certainly helps to reduce insulin needs, but getting the basal right is critical to getting good control with basal/bolus. It's early days - you'll find it all much easier once you have the Basal right.

Take care.

Smidge
 
Thank you :). I gave myself just one extra unit of basal this morning and levels have been a bit better. Will add another tomorrow. Hopefully weather will be better too, so we won't get too wet and muddy on our treks, lol
Take care.
Geri
 
popsy said:
Crikey I wish I looked half as "hefty" as Geri, she looks just fantastic! :joyful:

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Thank you popsy . It's the shades, they hide a multitude of sins;)
Paula Jonas is an old acquaintance of mine under a slightly different name (and sex) and I expect nothing more than insults from him. However I'm surprised that he's still here.
 
Big congratulations to you x

6.1 for me next hba1c next month.....I know I can't go lower not good your my health...

But great if it is right got you.....: )
 
Kat100 said:
Big congratulations to you x

6.1 for me next hba1c next month.....I know I can't go lower not good your my health...

But great if it is right got you.....: )
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:) Thanks Kat....6.1 is excellent, d'you think you'll be the same next time?
I want to get down a bit more but it might not suit me so I'll see how it goes. Am still playing with basal/bolus numbers o_O
Take care.
Geri x
 
Beachbag said:
Ive been eating LCHF for about four months and today got my latest HbA1c. I am chuffed and delighted to report it's down from 89 last December to 46. I am very pleased but want to get it at least into the mid 5s. BUT....my DN at the hospital, whilst saying well done, says it's now borderline too low! However after some discussion she has agreed to ask my consultant if I can swap to basal/bolus insulin regime instead of my current Humalogmix. Hopefully that will give me tighter control and a better chance to go lower.
Thanks to all you low carbers who have helped and encouraged me.... including Mr Mitchell et al ;) xx
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Well done, Beachbag. I am T2 and just had my results from my 2nd blood test after diagnosis. My HbA1c was 101 on 13th Jan and is now 79. Still a long way to go but my DN said I had done really well in a reasonably short time. Makes it worth all the effort (halo shining).
Julie :happy:
 
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