"Ouch! Have had several bouts of plantar fasciitis. Been told it's due to having really high arches. Can't remember where, but I read that diabetics are more prone to plantar fascitis. Must be from the reasons Kathy listed. I do stretching…"
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A1C Home Test Kit
Started this discussion. Last reply by Timothy Oct 9, 2012. 29 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know if the home A1C blood test kit are accurate?
Online Glucose logs?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jag1 Apr 6, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm fairly new to this site. Is there a private blood glucose daily log that is avaiable on this site? I've looked and can't find one here. I am currently using the one on "Everyday Health" but would…Continue
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Kathy commented on Potato-Less Celt's blog post 'Plantar fasciitis + Day 8 of Detox.'"People with db seem to have more problems with tendons and connective tissue - frozen shoulder, trigger finger, carpal tunnel, etc, but plenty of other people get PF too. I had it several years ago and it was horrible. They said it was partly from…"
Potato-Less Celt posted a blog postPlantar fasciitis + Day 8 of Detox.
I have plantar fasciitis and it's acting up again. I know that feet are a big issue for diabetics and must be watched carefully. Does anyone know if Plantar fasciitis is more prevalent in diabetics or is it just something that happened?I am on day 8 of my 21 day detoxification program. So far I have been sticking to it except for Sunday. I went away and forgot to bring the shakes and supplements. I cheated a bit but not much. I had my fruit and vegetables (in an omelet) and drank a shake late…See More
Timothy replied to Potato-Less Celt's discussion 'A1C Home Test Kit'"You bring up another accuracy issue with a1c, All of the methods are sort of flat in the lower ( normal ranges) The differences become bigger in the higher ranges, People who are in the 10% or 11% range will see much more variance from test to test…"
Starfire replied to Potato-Less Celt's discussion 'A1C Home Test Kit'"I have used the bayer A1C home test kit for the last 2 yrs, that was 4 tests at home, 3 of them i was on my way to the pc doc, they did an a1c in the lab, and sent it away, all 3 times my home test was 5.4, the lab test was 5.3 ,now that to me is…"
Daisy Mae replied to Potato-Less Celt's discussion 'A1C Home Test Kit'"i am on MEDICARE and they pay 100% for my A1c test so long as the nurse at my endo does it.and the nurse does it right in the doctors office, and it takes about 15 minutes to get the result. now i am very curious about which type of test he is…"
Timothy replied to Potato-Less Celt's discussion 'A1C Home Test Kit'"I know I was sort of being facetious my self :)"
Shawnmarie replied to Potato-Less Celt's discussion 'A1C Home Test Kit'"Pretty sure AR was kidding by saying those things are "cheating.""
Timothy replied to Potato-Less Celt's discussion 'A1C Home Test Kit'"Really? you think exercise is cheating? I think it is the opposite. It think it is exactly what I should do to keep my sugars in line. Besides it feels good to run and its good for everyone not just us."
acidrock23 replied to Potato-Less Celt's discussion 'A1C Home Test Kit'"I don't think of "I'm going to lower my A1C" as it's the sum of the parts of each inividual blood test. I try to win every test, either by having a decent number or by doing a good job fixing it. And cheating by exercising,…"
Timothy replied to Potato-Less Celt's discussion 'A1C Home Test Kit'"The a1c/average glucose situation is not that clear. Each person will have different rates of glycation. Those numbers are only used as an estimate on a range. I would not sweat the difference in the correlation.
The A1c test is simply testing how…"
Potato-Less Celt posted a blog postDetox Day 2 and still Rambling
Had a good day, a little tired but not hungry. Decided to change my profile picture since October 31 is the Celtic New Year, never too early to start. I found an electronic glucose tracker chart on the "everyday health.com" website; I like to see things mapped out on spreadsheets & charts it allows me to clearly see how I'm really doing. Thanks for the comments. I know A1C of 6.9 is not horrendous, I guess it's all relative to whatever numbers the reader has. My diabetic doctor wants the…See More
funge commented on Potato-Less Celt's blog post 'The Celt is Back to Rambling again.'"I had my retinopophy(eyes check) last month and all was fine but yesterday and today ive had this kind of light brown speckles in a haze moving in my eyes when i look sideways and back.Any idea what it might be ? My bg was 7.9 this morning and that…"
"I wish I had a 6.9 try 10.5 Totally unacceptable."
Josephine A Ni Dhomhnaill commented on Potato-Less Celt's blog post 'The Celt is Back to Rambling again.'"We blame everything on the English, the caused the famine. I feel like moving to Oz, anything to get away from this weather."
Pastelpainter commented on Potato-Less Celt's blog post 'The Celt is Back to Rambling again.'"Ah, but look where eating potatoes got the Celts in the Potato Famine. Obviously a vegetable to avoid LOL Good luck with the diet, perhaps I should start something similar now it is Spring and getting warmer in Oz-land."
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Plantar fasciitis + Day 8 of Detox.
Posted on October 9, 2012 at 12:15pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I have plantar fasciitis and it's acting up again. I know that feet are a big issue for diabetics and must be watched carefully. Does anyone know if Plantar fasciitis is more prevalent in diabetics or is it just something that happened?
I am on day 8 of my 21 day detoxification program. So far I have been sticking to it except for Sunday. I went away and forgot to bring the shakes and supplements. I cheated a bit but not much. I had my fruit and vegetables (in an omelet) and drank a…
Continue Detox Day 2 and still Rambling
Posted on October 3, 2012 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Had a good day, a little tired but not hungry. Decided to change my profile picture since October 31 is the Celtic New Year, never too early to start.
I found an electronic glucose tracker chart on the "everyday health.com" website; I like to see things mapped out on spreadsheets & charts it allows me to clearly see how I'm really doing.
Thanks for the comments. I know A1C of 6.9 is not horrendous, I guess it's all relative to whatever numbers the reader has. My diabetic…
The Celt is Back to Rambling again.
Posted on October 2, 2012 at 10:24am 6 Comments 0 Likes
Back on Track:
It's been awhile but I'm motivated to get back on track. I've been semi-watching my numbers (I know not good). My A1C is 6.9 not great but not horrendous. I had a very stressful year but I'm committed to getting back on track. I find if I write things down I keep to the plan; some reason seeing everything in writing makes it real for me. Yesterday I had a long visit with Dr. A my nutrition guru. She was not happy with my numbers; I gained the weight back…
On Meds for 3 Weeks
Posted on April 15, 2011 at 7:01pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Went to the doctor on Tesday he was very pleased with my b/s numbers. I'm down to the 120's in the morning, I was up in the 300's 3 weeks ago. I will keep taking the metformin & glimeperide. I feel much better, except for the occasional hot flash about an hr after I take the medication. Doc says thats common.
I need to get back to the gym, I had late meetings 3 nights this week so the gym was not happening. Next week should be better.
I'm still working on which food does and… Continue
I need to get back to the gym, I had late meetings 3 nights this week so the gym was not happening. Next week should be better.
I'm still working on which food does and… Continue
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Arihat said… - Hey Type 2 Mary, greetings from another T2 trying to manage on oral medication, whose A1C could do with lowering!
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Welcome to the circle Mary.....
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