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<blockquote data-quote="LadyJ" data-source="post: 19993" data-attributes="member: 6571"><p>Hi Margaret</p><p></p><p>In some ways you are right - the HBA1C is the best tool to use to see how you are managing your diabetes in the longer term. For your information, an A1C of 7.7% indicates that your average BG readings (if you were to test with a meter) are in the region of 8-9 which is too high.</p><p></p><p>We can't take A1Cs all the time, though, so BG readings and fasting levels do help.</p><p></p><p>I am furious that your doctor has said you have "mild" diabetes. There is no such thing. You either have it, or you don't and you do. This leaves you at risk of complications the same as any other diabetic, and without a meter and a prescription for test strips you are being left helpless to help yourself. Have a look at this advice which indicates some handy things to point out to a GP reluctant to hand out strips (basically, the national institute for clinical excellence advises that all diabetics should test). Also read "Jennifer's Advice". <a href="http://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/testing.html" target="_blank">http://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/testing.html</a></p><p></p><p>You are right to say that high carb low fat is daft for a T2. T2 means you have developed resistance to insulin. Insulin allows your body to absorb the glucose in your diet. Most of the glucose in your diet is from carbohydrate. Therefore, advocating a high-carb diet is clearly non-sensical.</p><p></p><p>Losing weight and some gentle exercise will greatly help your insulin resistance. Cutting back on carbs will do the same. On that basis you will be able to lower your BG and hopefully also your cholesterol.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LadyJ, post: 19993, member: 6571"] Hi Margaret In some ways you are right - the HBA1C is the best tool to use to see how you are managing your diabetes in the longer term. For your information, an A1C of 7.7% indicates that your average BG readings (if you were to test with a meter) are in the region of 8-9 which is too high. We can't take A1Cs all the time, though, so BG readings and fasting levels do help. I am furious that your doctor has said you have "mild" diabetes. There is no such thing. You either have it, or you don't and you do. This leaves you at risk of complications the same as any other diabetic, and without a meter and a prescription for test strips you are being left helpless to help yourself. Have a look at this advice which indicates some handy things to point out to a GP reluctant to hand out strips (basically, the national institute for clinical excellence advises that all diabetics should test). Also read "Jennifer's Advice". [url=http://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/testing.html]http://www.diabetes-support.org.uk/testing.html[/url] You are right to say that high carb low fat is daft for a T2. T2 means you have developed resistance to insulin. Insulin allows your body to absorb the glucose in your diet. Most of the glucose in your diet is from carbohydrate. Therefore, advocating a high-carb diet is clearly non-sensical. Losing weight and some gentle exercise will greatly help your insulin resistance. Cutting back on carbs will do the same. On that basis you will be able to lower your BG and hopefully also your cholesterol. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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