tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.comments2024-03-18T00:20:39.782+11:00Type 2 Diabetes - A Personal JourneyAlanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comBlogger690125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-56963516651684080032022-09-26T11:08:50.264+10:002022-09-26T11:08:50.264+10:00Hubert, feel free to pass the info to anyone who n...Hubert, feel free to pass the info to anyone who needs it.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-38948509898583358932022-09-20T22:48:33.376+10:002022-09-20T22:48:33.376+10:00Hi Alan.
I`ve just found your answers on Quora and...Hi Alan.<br />I`ve just found your answers on Quora and I am blown away<br />I have been diabetic for 20+ years and all my searches on the web <br />for information this the best ever that I have come across <br />thank you for that I would like your permission to send your link <br />to your articles to my few diabetic friends on my Facebook and <br />Twitter sites I am sure they will appreciate this.<br />Bert.Huberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969113349417614125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-32492059597664350292022-09-12T08:33:28.035+10:002022-09-12T08:33:28.035+10:00G'day Mary, nice to hear from you. I was sad t...G'day Mary, nice to hear from you. I was sad to see the ADA forum close and its replacement did not suit me at all. I hope you are also well. If you would like to say hello use my Facebook address: https://www.facebook.com/alan.shanley.9Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-85468568991511245952022-09-11T11:42:35.554+10:002022-09-11T11:42:35.554+10:00Hi, Alan,
I miss reading your comments and jokes ...Hi, Alan,<br /><br />I miss reading your comments and jokes (and hearing about your travels) on the old diabetes public forum to which we both belonged. <br /><br />This particular blog entry (about BG being high without eating) is one I esp like, and just wanted to let you know I provided a link to it today on another diabetes public forum to which I now belong. <br /><br />Hope all's well with you!<br />Maryd98Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-33945613314540976042022-04-13T09:44:49.916+10:002022-04-13T09:44:49.916+10:00Gody, unfortunately Google Blogger sets up the sys...Gody, unfortunately Google Blogger sets up the system. I have no way to change it.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-64632892383623133802022-04-11T01:35:06.215+10:002022-04-11T01:35:06.215+10:00Posting to your blog is really problematic on a ph...Posting to your blog is really problematic on a phone. I already wrote one semi-long comment and when I pressed "Publish" it disappeared. Since so many people nowadays use their phones for everything, you might want to look into fixing this issue or using a more updated app/software. I'm now writing this on the "web version." I'm going to press "Publish Your Comment" and hope for the best. If it doesn't go through, oh well.Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602265624753802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-76759636789378072692022-02-27T05:01:27.605+11:002022-02-27T05:01:27.605+11:00Thanks. I'm going to try this. So far on thi...Thanks. I'm going to try this. So far on this prediabetes/locarb journey, I haven't eaten beans at all so I'm curious how and if this will affect my blood sugar. Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602265624753802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-50485304197089877812022-01-26T10:59:53.828+11:002022-01-26T10:59:53.828+11:00G'day Duncan. To understand the difference bet...G'day Duncan. To understand the difference between mg/dl and mmol/l please go to this link: http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/2007/04/millimoles-and-milligrams.html<br /><br />HbA1c is a different measure of the glycation of your blood over time. In the USA that is a percentage. The diagnostic thresholds used by doctors are over 5.7% for pre-diabetes and over 6.5% for type 2 diabetes. In some other countries mmol/mol are used. The Equivalent diagnostic thresholds are approximately 39 and 48 mmol/mol respectively. <br /><br />Only a doctor can diagnose you. This might help you decide whether you need to see the doctor for professional testing: https://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/2015/09/i-think-i-may-have-diabetes.htmlAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-22922080687235638612022-01-23T13:33:00.045+11:002022-01-23T13:33:00.045+11:00Alan,
Just found your great posts, just top notch ...Alan,<br />Just found your great posts, just top notch mate.<br />I have a question, I live here in the USA now and have been testing my mg/dl now, but my doc was using these Glucose numbers as I hit a 7.5, he said i needed to be under 6 and I was basically diabetic and wanted me on drugs. Im holding off on that and have been on a lifetyle change myself and wanted to retest without the complications of visit him everytime. I think its an H1ABc test or something like that I need.<br />Ive been researching trying to find something and wondered if you had any advice? Money isnt the issue, but being able to monitor myself is the goal.<br />thanks again for all you do<br />DuncanDuncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945086710166939046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-54014545760161365912022-01-06T04:02:25.429+11:002022-01-06T04:02:25.429+11:00Funny how different we all are. I am in the minori...Funny how different we all are. I am in the minority who can tolerate extra carbs much more in the morning. If I eat the same amount at dinner my blood sugar will stay high for hours, whereas in the morning it lowers fairly quickly. (I am pre-diabetic on no meds.) I wonder what mediates this difference. I have never been able to find much info on this.Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00233030248599743426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-23074195037229793712021-12-31T11:04:28.302+11:002021-12-31T11:04:28.302+11:00Ramani, it looks like he is doing well but the fig...Ramani, it looks like he is doing well but the figure for his weight looks low even if it is kg. Please clarify. An A1c of 6.3% is not bad at all in his circumstances. All I can suggest is to get him to read the information I posted above. If his weight is normal or low ignore the advice to lose weight.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-61547009569150192042021-12-28T11:18:43.896+11:002021-12-28T11:18:43.896+11:00Hi alan,
My husband height is 5.7 and weight is 56...Hi alan,<br />My husband height is 5.7 and weight is 56 and ge is pretty active and exercise regularly and play tennis 3 days a week but still he got his hba1c 6.3. He is losing weight if he does diet. Please suggest what to do to reduce hba1c level.<br />Note - accucheck glocose fasting test is 103 and after 2 hrs of meal is 90Ramanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695886337752698157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-68037089103957600562021-12-28T01:07:02.511+11:002021-12-28T01:07:02.511+11:00I love the info you shared above. I came here acro...I love the info you shared above. I came here across a diabetes-reversal question asked on quora.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-22563892396577614382021-12-23T10:24:26.214+11:002021-12-23T10:24:26.214+11:00This is my post on snacks: http://loraldiabetes.bl...This is my post on snacks: http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/2008/11/snacks.html One of my present favourites is a chunk of celery with peanut butter spread in the channel.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-89160527119920614552021-12-22T17:15:51.940+11:002021-12-22T17:15:51.940+11:00Great blog. Thanks for the info. Recently diagnose...Great blog. Thanks for the info. Recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic and have been told and read such conflicting things. What kinds of things do you eat for snacks.Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761967006895686818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-22958854329179294732021-09-27T02:35:46.572+10:002021-09-27T02:35:46.572+10:00This blog was suggested to me in the ADA T2D chat ...This blog was suggested to me in the ADA T2D chat ,thanks a lot for sharing, this blog is saving me of too many issues. Plz, keep sharing.Yenyokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636829019228306327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-65283546325964080542020-09-23T08:04:29.111+10:002020-09-23T08:04:29.111+10:00Kathryn, in my opinion and the opinion of the AACE...Kathryn, in my opinion and the opinion of the AACE <120 fasting <200 2 hrs after meals is not acceptable nor will those usually lead to an A1c of 6%. But I am not a doctor and there might be other medical reasons for your doctor's recommendation. I offer some additional reasons here: https://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/2019/06/how-does-hyperglycemia-cause-damage-and.htmlAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-25405364777304195792020-09-23T00:11:24.464+10:002020-09-23T00:11:24.464+10:00My doc told me <120 fasting <200 2 hrs after...My doc told me <120 fasting <200 2 hrs after meals. <br />A1C 6.0<br />Are these no longer acceptable?Kathryn or Kathy- you pick!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15817963946772785159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-11919244258023698662020-09-16T03:22:12.165+10:002020-09-16T03:22:12.165+10:00Saludos Alan, no sabía que David Mendosa había fal...Saludos Alan, no sabía que David Mendosa había fallecido. Nunca pude agradecerle todo lo que aprendí de él y, al igual que usted, me ayudaron a tener ahora en 80 la glucosa al amanecer.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09003747468516544029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-54296720957011490302020-07-23T23:54:58.490+10:002020-07-23T23:54:58.490+10:00I was diagnosed with GD in my first trimester and ...I was diagnosed with GD in my first trimester and it was really freaked me out. It's always good to know that I'm not alone. Your blog has been such a help. From now on I will maintain my weight with healthy diet, eat healthy foods as well.Sinta Wiranatahttps://www.diabetescentrale.nl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-68128584059269244672020-06-01T14:02:06.931+10:002020-06-01T14:02:06.931+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.comfort findshttps://www.comfortfinds.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-89201504692183589092020-04-22T07:30:44.430+10:002020-04-22T07:30:44.430+10:00I do not recommend any specific quantity per week ...I do not recommend any specific quantity per week or per day. <br /><br />Be aware that alcohol is contra-indicated for some medications. If you are on any medications. You should always discuss your intention to consume alcohol with your doctor before doing so. I take 2000mg metformin daily. I discussed this with my doctor when I was first prescribed the medication and received approval to drink sensibly. My definition of sensibly is pretty simple: do not drink to excess.<br /><br />As a diabetic excess is defined by two separate factors: effects on blood glucose and effects on my ability to act sensibly.<br /><br />I never drink to the point of inebriation. Drunk diabetics make very poor decisions about carb intake and, if used, meds or insulin.<br /><br />I did a lot of testing after different types of drinks, different amounts consumed, drinks with and without food etc etc. I suggest you do the same.<br /><br />For myself I found a glass or two of dry red or white wines are fine with a meal provided the meal was low in carbs. I can enjoy neat spirits, or spirits with diet mixers, in moderation any time but too many will send me low or can cause odd timing of highs and lows if consumed with a meal. The same applies to Australian low-carb beers. I treat normal carb beers (8-15 gms carb per glass) and stouts as a snack between meals.<br /><br />My results might be different to yours. See your doctor and if approved do some post-drink testing to find your own limits.<br /><br />Finally, within the limits I just described I am a fan of good red wines: http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/2007/03/red-red-wine.htmlAlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-68686748598068087502020-04-21T16:53:48.606+10:002020-04-21T16:53:48.606+10:00Hi Alan, hope you’re well. What’s your opinion abo...Hi Alan, hope you’re well. What’s your opinion about consuming alcohol (spirits with no added mixers)? Do you recommend a certain quantity per week?<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-6540249577703961022020-04-20T07:55:57.668+10:002020-04-20T07:55:57.668+10:00Barbara, I include peas and other carbs in my diet...Barbara, I include peas and other carbs in my diet and recipes but I know my carb portion size limits from past testing at my peak after meals. Go to the link "Test, Review, Adjust" for more on that subject. I'm not sure where I said 70 to 130; I usually try to stay in the range 4-8 mmol/l or 70-140 mg/dl at all times. The most likely timing for high results would be post-prandial but my lows usually, but not always occurred reactively a few hours after highs. I stopped getting those after I stopped going high.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868809225921579099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8967781860933132301.post-84706821098856890362020-04-19T02:16:14.328+10:002020-04-19T02:16:14.328+10:00So, no peas in your brisket meal? We're abou...So, no peas in your brisket meal? We're about to cook this today, but we have English peas. I think they're high in sugar, so I'll be careful.<br /><br />Second question: when you give your range of nondiabetic numbers, from 70 to 130 (?) are you distinguishing between fasting, or post prandial?<br /><br />thanks!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12810240214197152195noreply@blogger.com