So many in the 4 club?

[conguitos]

On an english forum, they're discussing low carb, some very enthusiastically. And the majority are showing A1c of around 4 to 5, types I and II alike. Are they using a different method in the UK? I've read this thread:

http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/diabetes/32213-harmonizing-glycated-hemoglobin-testing.html

But here it's that the A1c numbers are higher dependig the method, AFAIUI.

I'm missing something?

And then they have a funny way of showing their improvement in weight "3st 7lbs" what is a stone? I'm asking it here because I've not signed up there, just interested in what are the main differences and approaches here an there.

[bob1964]

Sorry only thing i can help you with is what a stone is ,14lbs

[IrishJoe]

woudlnt that leave you at risk of hypoglycemia ?

[xMenace]

woudlnt that leave you at risk of hypoglycemia ?

Not IMHO. Lower carbs means less insulin. Less insulin means less variation. Less insulin and less variation mean less and less severe hypos. Combine that with a good understanding of your rates, patterns, and behavior, and your hypos can be very well controlled.