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cassie118

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Location
North Norfolk
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Insulin
Hello, I was diagnosed Christmas 2009 and for 12 months my results were excellent, with all the advice and encouragement on here. We then had a run of major family upsets and I "forgot" about diabetes. Even my husband getting diagnosed with the same Type 2 didn't put me back on track. My OH went straight onto medication and his levels were OK but still not as good as mine had been. I never tested, just ignored it. BUT, no longer, I have put on a lot of weight, get regular headaches, thirst, worn a path to the loo, day and night. In the meantime though, I have been ignored by my surgery, I called them last year to make the appointment for HBA1C checks, and have been too scared to do it this year as I think my results might be through the roof and I want to keep a clear record for insurance purposes. I will get a handle on this again, with the help of the Forum, but am having trouble adjusting to these new measurements, I suppose that somewhere there will be an answer but if someone could point me in the right direction to know what my results should be like, I would be very grateful. My test strips/meter are all out of date. I will see about buying them on the internet. A pointer to good suppliers would be appreciated too. Sorry this is all asking for help but unsure of what to do next. Its been hard admitting this in print.
 
Hi, Well done for making the decision to climb back aboard :) do you mean this?

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/hba1c-units-converter.html

Apparently there is a meter called "code free" which has the cheapest strips i think avaiable on amazon, but thats only as i recall reading it from people here im sure folks will come along that know better

anyway, i look forward to reading your successes :)

best of luck
 
Thank you Andy. Yes, I do mean it. I need to feel better than this, I have had 2 knee replacements in the last 12 months, and a new life opened up for me, I do not want to lose it because of this d****d diabetes. I have ordered a new meter and strips, will get my low carbing cookery books out, and keep my eyes out for a 2nd hand treadmill. Just reading/writing about this makes me feel more positive. Again, my thanks.
Cas
 
yes i agree, the hardest step is the first, because after that we can gain inspiration from our successes and that in turn spurs us on to great ones and you definately sound like youve made the first step :thumbup:

im lying in bed with flu (i think) my bloods are in the teens (normally 4-5) have a drum going off on my pillow from the pulse in my head and yet you made me smile :thumbup:
 
cassie118 said:
I have had 2 knee replacements in the last 12 months, .... keep my eyes out for a 2nd hand treadmill.
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Obviously I don't know anything about your knees but if a treadmill is likely to put your new knees under some strain, cycling is a low impact exercise. I don't mean an expensive cycling machine, just an old bike and a second hand turbo trainer from ebay:

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I had a lot of problems with my legs and also have some osteoarthritis in my ankle and had to do floor exercises and then build up to using a rowing machine. That made a big difference. Now that I am a little bit fitter, I use a bike and turbo trainer. Rowers and bikes are both classed as low impact devices whereas with a treamill, I'd be worried about the constant jarring.

Plus there is something insanely comforting about doing an exercise where you can sit down :mrgreen:
 
Oh Andy, I do hope you feel better by morning. Water and paracetamol, and perhaps an ice pack for your head. Sweet dreams.

And Yorkman, many thanks for the thoughts on jarring my new knees on a treadmill. I did use one for 6 weeks at a local gym, and yes, it did make them very stiff and sore, though I did enjoy the exercise. For some reason I cannot cycle vertically (or swim, for that matter) I have to have my legs out in front of me, which means a recumbent exercise bike, and second hand they are few and far between (and expensive!) I have read up on turbo trainers, but need to do some more research to see if I can do it before purchase. Cost is definitely a plus, so thank you!

When I was on here a few years ago, you either went via the low GI or low carb route. Are they still the two main lines of defence? Can you mix and match them? Thank you all for reading.
Cas
 
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