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11.4BG this morning, but things are looking up and this might be a turning point for more consistent good levels in the morning... shall see! Very Happy

Feb 12, 2013

DianeW 115 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Differing hBa1c results

Thanks for that Helen that is really interesting. I didn't realise that there were such differeing views on the test. If it is based on the 2 week thing then with my readings of 8.5 and 7.6, I would have expected the latter one to be higher, as 2 weeks prior to that I had an operation (having said that my readings weren't wildly up and down). Oh well! But thanks for that, that is really enlightening. I will stop panicking now.

Feb 12, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

13.5 - bedtime - had sandwich 2 slices (30g carbs) (hubbys fault he surprised me with a prawn one) instead of butter puffs x4 with cheese
17.9 - night/basal test
9.8 - this morning - eeeek! where's the hypo gone!

have decided to stick with BI at the usual time 10.00pm and do some basal testing but typical where's that hypo! Should I do another basal test tonight?

Feb 11, 2013

HelenP 218 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Differing hBa1c results

Diane, I tried to find a document (or 2) to support my understanding that the previous two weeks can radically effect HbA1cs. Wikipedia (HbA1C) cites the Hemoglobin A1c Fact Sheet from Michigan Diabetes Research & Training Center (26/12/2007) "some researchers state that the major proportion of its (HbA1c) value is weighted towards the most recent 2-4 weeks." Further "internet" research came up with support for it being a guide and many sites indicate that it is an assessment of the glycated haemoglobin over a period lasting anything from 6-12 weeks. Some sites are very dogmatic and state without qualification that it is the average over 12 weeks. Most are not as absolute. My experience came from two episodes where I was quite sick and had BGs all over the place just prior to my regular blood test and Endocrinologist appointment As my HbA1c's are usually boringly consistent I was astonished when it came back... I was then told (by the Endocrinologist) not to worry but to have it done again in 6 weeks. It was then back to its usual value. Similarly, last Nov when I came back from overseas with a bacterial infection in the blood! Helen

Feb 11, 2013

DianeW 115 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Differing hBa1c results

Interesting..not an exact science, but a 90 day average...just didnt think 2 weeks could provide such differing results. Will bear in mind for any similar future occasion.

Feb 11, 2013

Alan 49 284 posts

I would reduce the pre-bed BI dose rather than move it.

Feb 11, 2013

Alan 49 284 posts

Topic: Site Development / Email notification

Yes, I agree - I had a message in my Inbox for nearly two weeks before I noticed it.

Feb 11, 2013

DianeW 115 posts

Yes i would definitely do 3am tests. Waking up at levels of 2 and 3 suggest too much BI overnight.

Feb 11, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

I would definitely recommend, 3am test.......

Have you considered doing any?

Waking up at those levels means there it too much insulin in the system.......!!

So your plan to move timings might not be the best strategy to solve the problem....

Feb 11, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

I'm now in the process of bringing BI to a morning dose instead of night time (10.00pm). Going to do it backwards so did it 1 hour earlier (9.00pm). Will leave it at this time for 4/5 days before altering again. Hope this is the right way of doing it rather than doing it in one big jump missing a night time dose and having to watch out for a high BS the next morning.

Feb 11, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Don't know what to think of my bedtime and morning BS. Is BI to hign?

Any help/comments would be appreciated please.

05/02//2013
forgot to test - bedtime eeeek!
7.8 - this morning

06/02/2013
9.3 - bedtime
7.4 - this morning

07/02/2013
21.7 - bedtime
2.8 - this morning

08/02/2013
5.8 - bedtime
2.9 - this morning

09/02/2013
18.9 - bedtime
2.6 - this morning

10/02/2013
no test - bedtime
2.6 - this morning

11/02/2013
12.7 - bedtime
3.2 - this morning

Feb 11, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

12.7 - bedtime
3.2 - this morning

In the process of bringing BI to a morning dose instead of night time (10.00pm). Going to do it backwards so did it 1 hour earlier (9.00pm). Will leave it at this time for 4/5 days before altering again. Hope this is the right way of doing it rather than doing it in one big jump missing a night time dose and having to watch out for a high BS the next morning.

Feb 11, 2013

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: Site Development / Email notification

Hello,

I get email notification when I subscribe to a post, but not when I get a message in my inbox. Is it possible to receive an email saying that I have a new message?

Thanks,
Warwick.

Feb 10, 2013

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Alan Constable said:
Warburton's small sliced wholemeal - each slice is 1 cp - nice and easy to calculate QA dose.

this is what i have now as well, good for the calorie count as well, 105 calories for 2 slice..........

brilliant.......

Feb 10, 2013

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / T1 Diabetes cured in dogs, study suggests

I think the research does mean something, however applying it to people AND ensuring its safe and doesn't have side-effects is sadly a long slow process. Eventually they will have a 'cure' for Type 1, but will it be in our life time ? Who knows, we can only hope.

Feb 10, 2013

JayBee 587 posts

I've not noticed any difference on the odd occasion when I've eaten wholemeal personally.

Saying that, I've sometimes found things like rolls to be seemingly wrong before - always best to weigh them out and doing the math with the 100g label before preparing to eat them in a lot of cases.

I also never assume any more that one brand's medium slice is the same as another brand's medium slice.... they can vary so much. Sad

Pain in the bum eh!

Edit: Just to add, half a unit of CP or QA difference can mean a lot to me so I'm very fussy with my checking of numbers and doing calculations.

Feb 10, 2013

JayBee 587 posts

Oooh I hate it when that happens but sometimes it's a necessary evil I suppose... you can't live in 100% fear... a miscalculated deep-pan pizza has taken me to 32 BG before while we're confessing...! ;_;

Feb 10, 2013

Stew B 125 posts

Does anyone else have completely different responses to different breads? I normally have wholemeal or granary which work fine for me, but when I allow myself white sliced (bacon and egg sandwich on Sunday mornings) or white crusty rolls things seem to go haywire and I end up with much higher BGs than the carbs would suggest. (I have a similar problem with fresh pasta vs. dried)

Stew

Feb 10, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

paulj said:
mine was 22.6.obviously mis -calculated the chinese takeaway last night.mind you it was a nice change

22.6 is quite high but you can always correct Smile

What did you have for your chinese? Hope you enjoyed it. Yes it does make a nice change, I love chinese Smile

Feb 10, 2013

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Alan Constable said:
Warburton's small sliced wholemeal - each slice is 1 cp - nice and easy to calculate QA dose.

Warburtons small sliced wholemeal = 9.7g
Warburtons Toastie white bread (large loaf) (orange wrapper) = 20.8g/ech slice = 2 cp
Warburtons Medium white bread (large loaf) (blue wrapper) = 17.7g/ech slice = 1 cp/2cp?
Warburtons Medium white bread (small loaf) = 10.7g/ech slice = 1cp

all sliced by the way

Feb 10, 2013

JayBee 587 posts

Topic: General Discussion / T1 Diabetes cured in dogs, study suggests

Haha, yes... I don't think I'd stop blood testing straight off even if I was on it... I certainly would not be one of the first to try it either. Razz

It is sad that this stuff gets thrown around even by the front-line charities but oh well, I suppose little progress is better than none (as usual), if this research even means anything at all really.

Thanks marke. Smile

Feb 10, 2013

marke 681 posts

Topic: General Discussion / T1 Diabetes cured in dogs, study suggests

Sorry but it looks to me like the usual 'press' reporting of some research. I can't read the full original paper without paying but the abstract on the Diabetes Journal site that the article referenced above quotes says it is the first proof of concept in a large scale mammal. This means they did some research on some dogs and got some favourable results. However since their proof of concept took 4 years and further trails on dogs etc would be necessary before they even start to look at a trial on humans we are looking at 10 years plus even if it appears to work.
I wouldn't throw away your blood meter just yet Sad

Feb 10, 2013

paulj 36 posts

mine was 22.6.obviously mis -calculated the chinese takeaway last night.mind you it was a nice change Very Happy

Feb 10, 2013

Alan 49 284 posts