Hello All, I have some old meters that I want to get rid of. Do you know if they can be recycled or should I just trash them? Thank you! mip...
thanks Lanie. I was not sick in the past few months, physically. Like fever or cold. But did go through an extremely stressful, emontional event in the past six months, which led me probably, not...
Hello, Does anybody know anything about transverse ridges on fingernails? I got them on both thumbnails and index fingers. No color changes on the nails. I searched online and believe they are Beau's...
I have a strong family history from my mom's side. Currently I don't have any symptoms. My fasting was around 90, A1C was 5.5% last time from Quest, which told me that A1C's upper normal is 6.0%....
Hello Everyone, I am confused by A1c test. My endo told me that the normal range in his lab (on-site) is up to 5.7%. But my family doctor told me if it is under 6.5%, it is normal. He did not mention...
Hello Everyone: I recently started eating Muesli (dry mix with a few raisins) for my breakfast, with plain Greek yogurt. I tested twice 1 hr after the breakfast, I only got 80. I am usually around...
Hello All - Hope everybody had a nice holiday! I am looking into a new meter. Does anybody use Bayer Breeze 2? Any comments? Thanks! mip...
Thank you Lanie and Jim. I feel better now. I have recovered from my initial shock. The good news is my cholesterol is good with more eggs and lean meat in my diet. Another confusion is the normal...
Hello All - I just came back from doc's appointment. Tested fasting and A1c: Fasting - 100 A1C - 5.6% I was shocked when I heard 100 from my Endo. I tested multiple times this morning, before and...
Thanks Lanie. Three years ago, I got a fasting of 100 from lab testing after 3-month of antibiotics. Also, I have a strong family history of diabetes. I decided to monitor. My lab numbers have been...
Hello All - I have a doc appt. this Friday and I am testing my fasting numbers every day now. I am not on any medication. My numbers go from 77 to 95 for the past week. I use Accu Check Aviva. I am...
I think the CVS homebrand and Walgreens homebrand are made by the same company. I am glad to hear that it is higher than Free Style. My CVS device is always 5% to 10% higher than my Aviva. mip...
Hello - I am wondering what the normal A1c level is. I have heard 5.7%, 6%, or even 6.5%. Does that depend on the lab? thanks! Mip...
I have Accu-Chek Aviva and CVS home brand (TRUEtest). Aviva is always 5% to 10% lower than the CVS meter. I have had Aviva for 2 years and the results are very close to the lab ones. I trust Aviva,...
You can find it probably at any Chinese supermarket. I am tired of eating half egg in the morning. I need something different that can control or slow down the blood sugar spike after breakfast. I...
Hello everyone - I just found a great food that is very nutritious and healthy: Snow Ear Fungus It is served as a desert in China, high protein & high fiber, and zero fat or other bad things....
Hello All: I bought a CVS brand meter and tested yesterday. Here are the results: Fasting - CVS: 104, Accu-chek Aviva: 86 2 hours after dinner - CVS: 136, Accu-chek Aviva: 119 Same time, same blood...
No, I don't mean to test 24 times per day. That would be way too much. If we spread them over say, 6 days, and keep our daily routin consistent, I think we would get an average number very close to...
I always want to figure out the link between daily blood sugar number and A1C. Now we have a new formula to convert A1C to average blood sugar. What if I test 24 times a day, say test very hour and...
Thanks Lanie - All I need is accurate readings. I don't need all other fancy things. mip...
Hello Has anybody used CVS or Walgreen home brand glucose meter? Their test strips are lot less than other brands. I am thinking to try one. Any comments? Thanks! mip...
Hello - I have used AccuChek Aviva for 2 years. I found that the meter gives a lower number in a cooler room vs. warmer room, although both are within the temp range per their instructions. Anybody...
Hello Lanie - I know Chinese food uses sugar in brown sauce, sweet & sour sauce, and of course duck sauce. Japanese food is sweet for me. Vitnamese beef noodle soup is not sweet but their grilled...
Ok, here are the numbers: 2 hours after - 190 3 hours after - 112 The beef is a bit sweet and I ate 90% of it. Portion wise is big for me. I usually can handle up to 2 oz of rice/ rice noodle at one...
Hello All, I tried the lemon-grass grilled beef with rice noodle from a Vitnamese restraunt today. I ate beef first, and then salad, and then, 1 oz of rice noodle. Out of curiosity, I tested after 1...
I can almost cut out any other dessert except chocolate. Though I prefer milk chocolate, dark chololate still works. I will try the 85% Lindt dark chocolate. mip...
Hello All - It is interesting that I found chocolate, especially dark chocolate, did not raise my blood sugar as much as pasta or pizza. I still eat a small portion of rice (1-2 ounces) with meat...
What about Coke Zero? Have you tried that? I just bought some and will test it this weekend. Mip...
I always want some sugar-free mint or gum after meal. But I heard that although they are sugar free, they will raise your blood sugar too. Is that true? Thanks! Mip...
Hello - anyone tried the home A1C testing kit? how is it? Thanks! Mip...
Has anybody tried coke Zero? How does that change blood sugar? I found coke zero tastes much better than diet coke. thanks! Mei...
US reading is 7.4 *18, around 131. Not bad according to my Endo, he told me under 140. But I tried to stick to 120. Mip...
That is good news. I guess as long as you don't have the weight problem, taking more eggs and meat rather than carbs will cut down the sugar spikes. thanks Lanie. Mip...
Does eating more eggs or butter cause cholestrol problem? thanks Lanie Mip...
Hello All: Does low-carb, low-sugar diet cause weight loss? I cut down my carb intake and limit my desert in the past few weeks. I noticed that I have lost 2 pounds. Is that because of the new diet?...
I am not diabetic. No medication. Watching my numbers due to strong family history....
thanks Lanie. I saw my new endo last week and my A1c was 5.7%. He told me that his lab, the upper range for people without diabetes is 5.7%. I am right on the line. My fasting is in low 90's. So it...
How do you convert A1c to average blood sugar level? Anybody know the formular? Also, what is the normal range for A1c? Anybody heard the upper range of 5.7%? thanks! mip...
Hello Everyone, I saw my new Endo specialist yesterday. I asked him about OGTT. He did not think the test is very helpful as long as you monitor your blood sugar level at home and get A1C...
Hello Everyone: Here is what I read regarding weight and OGTT test. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose_tolerance_test Mip...
thanks for all the comments/suggestions. As I mentioned before, I am petite size. Weigh less than 95 pounds. A lot of times, I have to remind the doctor/pharmacist about my weight since I know that...
Thanks Lanie. I did eat half of an extra large banana yesterday before dinner. Before eating, my number was 92. 45 minutes after eating, mine went up to 148. I guess banana is not so good. Or I need...
I am looking for a way to include moderate fruits in my diet. Two questions: 1. What type of fruit to eat? The purpose is not to spike the blood sugar too much. 2. Whet to eat them? Thanks! Mip...
A quick question for Lanie - How does your exercise impact your blood sugar? what types of exercise do you do? I have been doing light to moderate workout but have not been able to do anything for...
I ate 4 large grapes right after dinner that day. Last night I had 2 slices plain cheese pizza and a little bit linguine for dinner, it raised my blood sugar to the roof. I was up to 168 after 1...
Hello - By definition, I am not diabetic. Not on any medication. My fasting was 92 and A1C was 5.5 from my last testing. Out of curiosity, and due to strong family history, I do a monthly testing at...
Hello Everyone: I have a question regarding Oral Glucose Tolerance Test. I am very small, less than 95 pounds. I heard that OGTT is for adults heavier than 95 pounds. Otherwise the test may have a...
Thanks for the comments. I called Accu Chek again and had another lady answering my question. I asked "Does Aviva deliver plasma-like results?" She said a firm "yes". And then I said "so there is no...
Hello Everyone - Please help! Is Accu Chek Aviva calibrated to give a Plasma result when compared to lab result? If not plasma calibrated, then I need to convert (multiply by 1.12) to compare to lab...
I tried ginger root. It seems help....