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Mark Holmes
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Bayer HBA1C at home test
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kristin Jul 27, 2009. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Flonase and higher sugars?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ellie Apr 16, 2012. 18 Replies 0 Likes
rise in glucose without eating
Started this discussion. Last reply by The Diabetic Welfare Queen Jan 18, 2010. 41 Replies 0 Likes
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The Diabetic Welfare Queen replied to Mark Holmes's discussion 'rise in glucose without eating'"Caffeine has been noted in some studies as a cause for raised blood sugars... I typically just have some decaf, so I can get the good benefits of the coffee, without the bad of the caffeine."
Baby Tee replied to Mark Holmes's discussion 'rise in glucose without eating'"Hey Mark,
Gary Schindler's book "Think Like a Pancreas - A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin" states "caffeine tends to raise blood sugar approx 1 hour after ingestion. It does this by stimulating the secretion of…"
Linda G left a comment for Mark Holmes"You're welcome Mark!
I'm happy to hear things are on the up and up!!
Take care and be well....linda."
Mark Holmes left a comment for Linda G"Thanks for the B'Day note! Just keeps getting better every year. :)
Mark"
Linda G left a comment for Mark Holmes"Ha...I fully understand where you're coming from Anthony...English is my second language (French my first)...and though I've been immersed in an English environment for about 40 years, there are still words, such as address, that I have to…"
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- April 8, 1998
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- 6.1
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- At 3:12pm on August 15, 2009, Linda G said…
- You're welcome Mark!
I'm happy to hear things are on the up and up!!
Take care and be well....linda.
- At 12:35pm on August 15, 2009, Linda G said…
Best Wishes on your Special Day Mark!!!
- At 12:32pm on August 15, 2009, Linda G said…
- Ha...I fully understand where you're coming from Anthony...English is my second language (French my first)...and though I've been immersed in an English environment for about 40 years, there are still words, such as address, that I have to think twice about ...that's due mostly to the fact that I still converse in French (also teach it lol)!!!
- At 7:30am on February 17, 2009,
debb said… - hi mark,
i haven't seen you on here. how are things going for you?
- At 5:02pm on December 31, 2008,
Anthony Holko said… - Dear Mark. Happy New Year. Listen to Joe he really knows much much more than my GP. The test strip accuracy is appalling since they have decreased the measurement time from 60 seconds to 5 seconds. You are right to be concerned this is killing diabetics. Pardon my spelling, the problem is that a lot of the high class words are spelled differently in French and English and I cannot remember which is which. My wife is even more confused since address is spelt differently in English, French and Swedish. Different combo of d and s.
- At 6:36am on December 29, 2008,
Joe said…
- test strips are actually worse than most pills, it's the chemical inside the strip that attracts and absorbs moisture, and that will ruin them. Sounds like we found an easy fix for that. Glad to hear about your renewed interest in BG control - I say it's a worthwile investment =) don't beat yourself up - most of us have had problems and really, we are all doing the best we can. Do you have resources? I like the calorie king book and the online carb counter http://www.calorieking.com/foods/ and anytime you need encouragement post something on my page or in the forum - there are TONS of cheerleaders in the forum!
- At 6:56pm on December 28, 2008,
- HA - yes! nothing better than a strip that gives you a 99 =)
here's my 2 cents:
-all home meters can be as much as 20% off. (+/- ~25 points)
-all strips are sensitive to humidity, never store strips in the bathroom
-an open strip vial is only good for 30 days
-wet hands (water, or alcohol) will add variables
good luck!
- At 6:28pm on December 28, 2008,
- Hello Mark, welcome to TuDiabetes! Did you find your answers regarding meters? Hope you find this site as informative as I do. Cheers!
- At 3:53pm on December 28, 2008,
Scott Strumello said… - Welcome to the TuDiabetes community, Mark!
- At 9:04am on December 28, 2008,
Sweeter Cherise said… - Mark-
Hello and Welcome to Tudiabetes! If your looking for meter accuracy here is a link to past meter discussions http://tudiabetes.com/forum/topic/search?q=meters&page=2. Make yourself at home.
Cherise
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