shelley262
Expert
- Messages
- 5,639
- Location
- Worcestershire Uk
- Type of diabetes
- I reversed my Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Ian - how are your average readings over the course of the day. 5.9 in isolation is equivalent Hba1C of 36 so normal. Personally I’m sticking with the Metformin for now albeit low dose. It’s not causing me any problems and is probably helping - would like to get off meds but playing the long game. Hope you find some reasons to be happier as the day progresses.A very unwelcome 5.9 today. A less optimistic chap would be be looking at the evidence and feeling very sceptical about LC eating etc as nothing more than weight control. It would appear that an an urgent return to taking Metformin is in order as it seems that was at least having a slight effect. I could be a little off colour so I will wait a day or two but bg is the only marker not at the top of its game.
@rhubarb73 Thanks for kindness. Plenty of reasons to be cheerful ( Tm another Ian). New granddaughter arrived around 1.am and Nordic Walking tonight which will complete the course and give me a certificate to participate in various walks. The fbg is way off and has been rising over the past week/10 days. I am not testing rigorously atm as in a kind of off season but its all a bit off. Not likely to be talked round just need meter to show more normal numbers but appreciate concern.Ian - how are your average readings over the course of the day. 5.9 in isolation is equivalent Hba1C of 36 so normal. Personally I’m sticking with the Metformin for now albeit low dose. It’s not causing me any problems and is probably helping - would like to get off meds but playing the long game. Hope you find some reasons to be happier as the day progresses.
@rhubarb73 Thanks for kindness. Plenty of reasons to be cheerful ( Tm another Ian).
Apart from the negative impact on BG management, what annoys me is that they track the Hba1cs of those attending so we’ll all be bumping up the ‘success rate’ of the course.
Thanks @DJC3. This one was a bit of an ordeal for mum but arrived safely at a very healthy 9Lbs 2 oz. Hazel Rosemary P the Rosemary was my mum's name so nice touch.
Hope your ok.7.8 after a shocking night
Well I feel cheated now Goonergal...we never did the sugar cubes...perhaps that was the afternoon session when I as absent (with consent) I hasten to add...it really was the most awful course I have ever been to...a complete lack of understanding of how Type 2 can be managed...no alternative views explored...the 'eat well' plate reinforced...no testing...judgement of how we came to be diagnosed (self inflicted was the inference I took from that)...I laughed out loud at the sugar cube avoidance advise...seems appropriate & exceptionally good advice to meMorning all. Day off so up a bit later than normal with a very pleasing 4.2.
@Bubbsie @OrsonKartt @DJC3 @rhubarb73 - very similar experience with DESMOND here. Got brushed off during the ‘sugar cube’ exercise when asked how the number of sugar cubes in a small portion of white rice would affect eating. My suggestion to avoid it altogether didn’t go down well.
Apart from the negative impact on BG management, what annoys me is that they track the Hba1cs of those attending so we’ll all be bumping up the ‘success rate’ of the course.
It is her first. Quite long apparently but my son is 6 4/5 and his wife is about 6 foot. I'm thinking England women's rugby or Cricket for her.Wow that’s a healthy weight. Is it her first? I’m happy to hear they are both doing well, lovely names.
It is sad Orson.. it's bloody tragic watching her condition just deteriorate so rapidly...she was given little or no/bad advice from her HCP's...she accepted that & has got to a point where she feels she will not be able to make any improvement...I tried to offer some gentle advice/encouragement however all that produced was resentment from her...she now refers to me as 'The Diabetes Police'...I have no idea whether she will try for any small adjustments which might be of benefit...we no longer discuss her diabetes.This makes me so sad...
@alf_Josiah Currently looking after grandson while his mum recovers from C section last Thursday. Southampton arrival will have to wait a couple of weeks. Other grandparents have come over from France and both are retired GPs so deep wallets and plenty of advice. Thanks for the congratulations.@ianpspurs
Congratulations , the call of the grandchild is strong, better fuel up the car, blow up the tyres and plan your routes.
Alf
Ps hide the cheque book.
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