Type 2 Life

[ickihun]

I think 54 works out equivalent to 8.4 if I've got the maths right...

The trigger point for a diagnosis of diabetes is 42.

My first one was about 112, but my last one was 34 which I think is equivalent to an FBG reading of 5.3.

This was last September and since then I have reduced my rolling 16 day average from 5.63 to 5.42 so I am fairly confident my next one should be Ok too , although I had seen it as low as 5.04 while on holiday last year.

One other thing I learned while reading up on the vitamins was that Metformin is known to inhibit the metabolism of vitamin B12, hence my desire to reduce my dosage. If I was really brave I would try cutting it out altogether but I am not willing to risk further nerve damage until my feet have improved a bit further........

That sounds wise.
Wow your improvement is very very good.
I hope I can follow your ways. Although on insulin injections which I'm finding very hit and miss but seeing specialist Wednesday. He said he was going to offer me slimming tablets. I think zenical. My thyroid adds weight too. One big fight.
One I'm ready for.

 

[13lizanne]

@ickihun you go girl!!!

 

[loulou99782]

@ickihun You can do it girl. Show that weight and others who is boss

 

[4ratbags]

Morning FBG 7.3 again. Bit of a bad week. The rabbit died on Friday and we found one of our cats dead on the road this morning

 

[ickihun]

Thank you @13lizanne and @loulou99782 .
Girl Power!!! lol

 

[ickihun]

Morning FBG 7.3 again. Bit of a bad week. The rabbit died on Friday and we found one of our cats dead on the road this morning

Oh @4ratbags .
I'm sorry to hear that.
I see you posting and some of your readings are better than mine so I like your posts. Your doing well. I thought.
It's awful when these things happen. I hope your feeling a bit happier tomorrow. Regards

 

[4ratbags]

Thank you @ickihun They say bad luck comes in threes, Im hoping not, we only have two cats left now. Hopefully your appointment goes well on Wednesday as it seems you get over one hurdle then you have another one. How is your leg btw, have you found out if it is a trapped nerve or not.

 

[loulou99782]

Just put Dad's birthday cake in the oven and am about to make some lemon icing for a lemon drizzle cake to go to church in the morning

 

[ickihun]

Thank you @ickihun They say bad luck comes in threes, Im hoping not, we only have two cats left now. Hopefully your appointment goes well on Wednesday as it seems you get over one hurdle then you have another one. How is your leg btw, have you found out if it is a trapped nerve or not.

Gp says it's one but hasn't even examined me so I feel he's making an educated guess.
I have my feet check in February so I'll see what they say. I'm guessing they see more than gps. I'll mention it on wednesday with specialist. If they can eliminate neuropathy I'll be happy. Fingers crossed.
Odds are most people look for bad luck no. 3. I hope you don't find yours. Best of luck.

 

[loulou99782]

Hope you can get your leg sorted ickihun.

 

[4ratbags]

Definately mention it on Wednesday, dont let.them brush it off as its your piece of mind at stake and thats really important.

 

[Hiitsme]

Morning FBG 7.3 again. Bit of a bad week. The rabbit died on Friday and we found one of our cats dead on the road this morning

Hi @4ratbags
Very sorry to hear your news. Thinking of you. Take care.

 

[loulou99782]

Morning FBG 7.3 again. Bit of a bad week. The rabbit died on Friday and we found one of our cats dead on the road this morning

Oh no so sorry to hear about your pets. Hope you and family are OK, take care God bless

 

[4ratbags]

Thank you for your condolences. Its the one horrible aspect of owning pets, you get so attached to them. Unfortunately its my sons cat and he is away at the moment and I think he will be quite upset even though he's 16. The rabbit was my grand daughters and she took the news quite well but my sons cat was her favourite so hopefully she doesnt get too upset.

 

[Merrylizard1314]

BGL 4.1mmol/L ketones 1.5

@ ickihun, are you eating lchf? Because, if you are, Xenical will have unpleasant side effects, I believe. Most people have to follow a low fat regime on that drug.
Important to get the leg pain investigated and fixed. And do not give up

 

[ickihun]

BGL 4.1mmol/L ketones 1.5

@ ickihun, are you eating lchf? Because, if you are, Xenical will have unpleasant side effects, I believe. Most people have to follow a low fat regime on that drug.
Important to get the leg pain investigated and fixed. And do not give up

Thanks @Merrylizard1314 . I'll see what's on offer. My sister though as much. The fat should get burned on lchf but I'm not sure at what stage. Also i'm assuming xenical will work from the stomach contents. I'll throw my query in that forum. ;-)

 

[loulou99782]

4.6 this morning breakfast time then decorate Dad's birthday cake

 

[ickihun]

CONFESSION TIME

I took no Insulin yesterday.
My bgs were:-
Fbg 4.4 before breakfast 5.5
after b/fast 6.9
Lunch b 6.2 a 7.4
Dinner before 5.9 and after 7.1
This mornings fbg 6.4

I will show this to specialist but I think they are riding on insulin I injected 2 days ago. Canagliflozin taking the weight? Lchf diet too.
These are good numbers to me.
Only time they are knocked about is when I have a carb. It sends them wild and uncontrollable for a few days.
At first I thought it was because of not taking dinner's insulin but no definitely carbs.
They are slowly becoming my no.1 enemy.
I keep getting them offered by family so I just need to be strict with them and not buy any.
Although to keep this up I need a new treat not a carb.
Any suggestions?

 

[Clivethedrive]

CONFESSION TIME

I took no Insulin yesterday.
My bgs were:-
Fbg 4.4 before breakfast 5.5
after b/fast 6.9
Lunch b 6.2 a 7.4
Dinner before 5.9 and after 7.1
This mornings fbg 6.4

I will show this to specialist but I think they are riding on insulin I injected 2 days ago. Canagliflozin taking the weight? Lchf diet too.
These are good numbers to me.
Only time they are knocked about is when I have a carb. It sends them wild and uncontrollable for a few days.
At first I thought it was because of not taking dinner's insulin but no definitely carbs.
They are slowly becoming my no.1 enemy.
I keep getting them offered by family so I just need to be strict with them and not buy any.
Although to keep this up I need a new treat not a carb.
Any suggestions?

Hi ickihun,i think i've mentioned this before,dr Richard Bernsteins in his book Diabetes Solutions 4 th edition ,shows how to correct and when to adjust your insulin ,you can get his book on amazon,hope you get the treatment you need,clive

 

[4ratbags]

@ickihun what kinds of treats do you like. Ive found a lot of LC recipes on the net and I always make sure I have a variety of treats in the freezer so if I feel lile the urge to pig out it is all LC.