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    Alan
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    Hi All

    X-posted a.s.d m.h.d.

    So much to learn, so little time, and a failing memory and
    intellect.

    I know the old-timers will know about this one, but after
    being diagnosed T2 for two years now, the doc just tested
    me for fructosamine for the first time. I passed the test
    (201, range 190-285) but it led me to find out what it
    was. It turns out that, in my terms, it's a sort of short-
    term HbA1c.

    So, for the edification of those like me who have never
    heard of it:

    Fructosamine test joslin.harvard.edul
    ibrary/fructosamine_test.shtml A fructosamine test has been
    available through laboratories since the early 1980s. The
    main advantage of the test is that it can detect overall
    changes in blood glucose control within a few weeks, rather
    than months. Fructosamine levels indicate the level of blood
    glucose control over the past two or three weeks. So, when
    changes are being made in a diabetes treatment plan, this
    test can indicate in a more timely fashion than an A1c test
    how well the changes are working and whether other changes
    should be considered. Currently, this test must be ordered
    and performed by your healthcare provider.

    I also discovered a site for converting fructosamine to
    average BGs. I won't comment on it's validity, as it belongs
    to a site for people "owned by diabetic cats":
    sugarcats.comfructosamine.asp Make
    your own judgements - interesting site though :-)

    Cheers, Alan, T2 d&e, Australia. Remove weight and
    carbs to email.
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    Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.

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  2. Eldritch
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    Alan said:

    Hi All

    X-posted a.s.d m.h.d.

    So much to learn, so little time, and a failing memory and
    intellect.

    I know the old-timers will know about this one, but after
    being diagnosed T2 for two years now, the doc just tested
    me for fructosamine for the first time. I passed the test
    (201, range 190-285) but it led me to find out what it
    was. It turns out that, in my terms, it's a sort of short-
    term HbA1c.

    Yup, that's about it. I once asked my doc what he
    thought of the fructosamine test, and he replied
    that he saw no value in it. That puzzled me until
    I sussed out the situation. The he only saw me
    every three months which is the same period of
    time the A1c covers. As the fructosamine test
    covered about two weeks, it would give him less
    information than the A1c.

    However, at the time a fructosamine meter was
    available for home use, which, as I recall, was
    called the In-Charge. I seemed like a good idea
    since it gave me 2-week feedback on how good my over
    all control was. I thought that was pretty handy.
    Unfortunately, the meter was a bust and was taken
    off the market. Apparently they found that storing
    test strips at room temperature spoiled them. I
    guess that explains why my readings were so erratic.
    Big disappointment.

    E

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  3. Alan
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    On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:58:41 -0700, Eldritch <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:
    Alan said:

    Hi All

    X-posted a.s.d m.h.d.

    So much to learn, so little time, and a failing memory
    and intellect.

    I know the old-timers will know about this one, but after
    being diagnosed T2 for two years now, the doc just tested
    me for fructosamine for the first time. I passed the test
    (201, range 190-285) but it led me to find out what it
    was. It turns out that, in my terms, it's a sort of short-
    term HbA1c.

    Yup, that's about it. I once asked my doc what he
    thought of the fructosamine test, and he replied
    that he saw no value in it. That puzzled me until I
    sussed out the situation. The he only saw me every
    three months which is the same period of time the
    A1c covers. As the fructosamine test covered about
    two weeks, it would give him less information than
    the A1c.

    However, at the time a fructosamine meter was
    available for home use, which, as I recall, was
    called the In-Charge. I seemed like a good idea
    since it gave me 2-week feedback on how good my over
    all control was. I thought that was pretty handy.
    Unfortunately, the meter was a bust and was taken
    off the market. Apparently they found that storing
    test strips at room temperature spoiled them. I
    guess that explains why my readings were so erratic.
    Big disappointment.

    E

    Thanks for that E.

    Cheers, Alan, T2 d&e, Australia. Remove weight and
    carbs to email.
    --
    Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.

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