Comments on: Back on track.

By: Nic

Nic — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:04:56 +0000

Good point, Penny… Not shocking that you made up results (I reckon we’ve all done it) but that we never get challenged on it! Not that it’s the doc’s job to be a BG Nazi I guess. But… Even when I used to give them real numbers I can’t believe they went through the pantomime of pretending to look at them and derive anything useful from BGs measured at a recoded time – unless there is at least accompanying info about food, insulin and exercise, how can a page of numbers be any use?

By: Penny

Penny — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:25:10 +0000

I hadn’t thought of that one Aaron. Before I had a meter I used to make up all my test results in my book the night before clinic, putting a few highs in there to try and make it look a bit more realistic.
I can’t believe they never challenged me.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:14:11 +0000

That’s awesome Jane! I used to have two meters and would retest on one when they were good so that there were only good tests on it. That’s the one the Dr saw!

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:09:59 +0000

Gotta Love Co-Pilot software for all that stuff…..
When things go wacky (or when I want to skite a bit to myself) I’ll download and produce the most amazing data…
70% in range (5-10) for the last 1 month.
I do cheat and when things were really bad I changed Rachel’s range from 5-14 to make it look better…

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:09:56 +0000

I most definitely have peaks and troughs! I keep myself on track by trying to plan scheduled breaks from testing so much and paying such intense close attention to things. I normally only do it when I get to the point that I’m completely fed up with it and it usually only lasts for a day or two before I feel better and am ready to get back on the horse. Those little holidays make such a massive difference though because it makes me remember that I’m not locked in and that I still have the choice to look after myself or not. At the end of the day, I choose to but I need to remind myself sometimes that it’s a choice I have and one I’ve decided to make. Sounds a bit fluffy but it works for me