Thanks, the healing is going well and I'm planning my return to the gym and comp prep already, can't wait
Yes it makes most doctors very anxious when we test.
We should have a fingers crossed emoticon any way I am keeping my fingers crossed for you good luck.
I don't think they really care as long as we don't bother them or the bulk of their flock. If we test and stay good, docile, patients they are happy enough IMHO. Right now they have the longitudinal studies to support their view i.e. progressive and inevitable. Please note I am not agreeing just pointing out we don't have the length of evidence yet.
Hi @Canvaspic if you are going for Keto you need to be eating 20 g carbs or less per day. Watch out for the hidden carbs, especially in veg. Just have above ground veg such as Cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts etc. This will help https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/foods. Fasting will get you into Ketosis quicker. You could start by not eating after 7.00pm and start again at 7.00am that will give you 12 hours of fasting. You can then build it up slowly by either moving or skipping a meal like breakfast so that you then do 16/8 that's 16 hours fasting and 8 eating window. You can have black tea, coffee and water during fasting. If at any time during fasting you don't feel to good just eat.
Part of the problem for me is the apathy I have encountered among my HCP team & other 'professionals'...initially I assumed all I need do was take the pills as directed...things would improve...my GP wasn't overly concerned why should I be?...this is how I started...now of course I know different...I would say to any who are diabetic test your BG irrespective of your GP's or DSN's opinion...at diagnosis my BG level was 17.4 (no HbA1c breakdown)...now I have an average of 5.6...I tested frequently in my first year...I still test everyday but at least 40% less...I have testing strips on prescription...I challenged my local CCG's refusal to allow my GP practice to prescribe them for me...largely T2's not dependant on hypoglycaemic medication are refused testing strips on prescription...it was hard work but worthwhile...now I have a repeat script for them...I believe a major part of the rationale for us being told not to test is little more than a cost cutting exercise.
@Bubbsie I admire your tenacity. In one sense my Dr/Dn are/were the same. They just left me to get on with it from the get go and really don't care how I am doing what I am doing. They just record the numbers and so long as those stay where they are I can do what I want. Outside of this forum I have never met or spoken to any other diabetic so I have no idea what the HCPs in my area do. The only clue is from a comment made by DN as I was leaving after last review "I wish all my patients were as clued up as you. My job would be so easy" Frightening
apparently I'm an inspiration.
@geefull Inspiration totally undersells your achievements but I am not wordsmith enough to coin the apposite phrase. Legend, intergalactic megastar or just Geeful the great?OK here we go
Latest Results from my DN visit earlier today.
HbA1c is 29 (4.8%) - up a little as expected because of weight stabilisation but I'm pretty happy, it was 27 last time
total cholesterol - 4.6 mmol/L
Triglycerides - 0.6
HDL - 1.4
Calculated LDL - 2.9
Non HDL cholesterol 3.2
Sodium/Potassium/Urea/Creatinine all within normal range.
Chloride was 109 showing high against the range 95-108 but, given the other results, the nurse says not worrying because probably a touch of dehydration after fasting.
eGFR >90 (normal)
All toes suitably ticklish
weight 68.2Kg fully dressed.
BP 110/72
Nurse was very pleased and says she wished she had more like me
I hadn't seen this particular nurse before and we had a good conversation about me doing LCHF and the benefits, she asked intelligent questions and seemed fairly open to the idea.
I'm really pleased I've managed to keep my weight and BG fairly stable and managed to push my HDL up a bit. Couldn't have done it without LCHF and the support of you friendly people, so thank you all
That's 2 years of non diabetic HbA1c's, so in celebration I'll change my description to 'in remission'
Just a urine sample to provide now. Next test in 6 months.
Yes I know what you mean my veins or somewhat collapsed so it is often difficult to get blood from them I often end up like a pin cushion from all the abortive attempts to draw blood.
My only reservation here would be that I don't think they honestly know what to advise as the best way to deal with this condition. All the textbooks and experience suggests deterioration is inevitable but that is probably largely due to doing the opposite of what most here do/have done. Most of us would look askance at an HCP who said "frankly, I haven't got a scooby what is best" This may well be a case of honesty not being the best policy for the majority. This forum is not a representative sample of diabetics IMHO[/QUOTE]
