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Lovely Reduction in Hba1c - prediabetic

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Hi, I’ve had good news today my Hba1c has reduced from 43 last August (putting me in the prediabetic range) to 36 in blood test taken yesterday.

I was referred to an nhs education programme which has been useful and continues until June. Have also followed some advice given after my original post here. Plus found Glucose Godess books helpful.

I’ve lost around 2 stone in weight, changed my diet, cutting out breakfast and having a lot less carbs.

I’ve also increased my activity, aim to excercise 3 times a week. Walking, swimming, yoga and gym.

The Libre continuous glucose monitor was really informative as I used this a few times over the months it really helped show how body reacts to different foods.

I am a nurse and have looked after patients with complications caused by poorly controlled diabetes. This was a big motivator to do my best to turn things around.

I was nervous going for retest. No guarantee that the changes would have reduced my levels. But really delighted with results and feel so much better too.

Now to continue with the changes in lifestyle to stay as healthy as possible.
 
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Fabulous news @Nearlyretired on a brilliant HbA1c result. All you hard work with diet and exercise has really paid off.
Wishing you success next week @Lesley P
 
Haven't tried the Glucose Goddess books but might get those. Saw the programmes on the TV.

I have got mine back to normal again but not as low as I would like. I have nowhere to go with weight loss as I was never overweight in the first place and GP told me there was no point in losing weight (7 stone 10 lbs at one point with a height of 5 ft 6 inches) as it was not weight related. |He felt it was increased insulin resistance due to age but could not be absolutely certain.

Will keep trying to keep it down. I managed 5 years normal and last year up again slightly but back to normal again. Have thought of trying Michael |Moseley's fasting diet as if I eat normally for 5 days I cannot see that I would lose loads of weight so should not do any harm.
 
That’s tricky, I do feel weight loss has been major change for me. I read Michael Moseley too and do now have a longer fast as do not eat until around lunchtime. This is not difficult for me although I do have tea with milk during the morning. Weight is now stable and within healthy range.

It is rather daunting to realise this is a lifelong commitment. But the longer we can prevent/delay onset the better.
 
Congrats on a great result, but, as I'm sure you know, its a marathon, not a sprint, so keep it up! 😎
 
Nearlyretired said:
Hi, I’ve had good news today my Hba1c has reduced from 43 last August (putting me in the prediabetic range) to 36 in blood test taken yesterday.

I was referred to an nhs education programme which has been useful and continues until June. Have also followed some advice given after my original post here. Plus found Glucose Godess books helpful.

I’ve lost around 2 stone in weight, changed my diet, cutting out breakfast and having a lot less carbs.

I’ve also increased my activity, aim to excercise 3 times a week. Walking, swimming, yoga and gym.

The Libre continuous glucose monitor was really informative as I used this a few times over the months it really helped show how body reacts to different foods.

I am a nurse and have looked after patients with complications caused by poorly controlled diabetes. This was a big motivator to do my best to turn things around.

I was nervous going for retest. No guarantee that the changes would have reduced my levels. But really delighted with results and feel so much better too.

Now to continue with the changes in lifestyle to stay as healthy as possible.
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Congratulations you’ve done really well. Can I just say though that diabetic complications are not always caused by poorly controlled diabetes, even those of us with excellent control can and do get complications x
 
Well done on your weight loss, and your very positive HbA1c reduction @Nearlyretired

Glad you’ve found a system that works for you 🙂
 
Nearlyretired said:
Hi, I’ve had good news today my Hba1c has reduced from 43 last August (putting me in the prediabetic range) to 36 in blood test taken yesterday.

I was referred to an nhs education programme which has been useful and continues until June. Have also followed some advice given after my original post here. Plus found Glucose Godess books helpful.

I’ve lost around 2 stone in weight, changed my diet, cutting out breakfast and having a lot less carbs.

I’ve also increased my activity, aim to excercise 3 times a week. Walking, swimming, yoga and gym.

The Libre continuous glucose monitor was really informative as I used this a few times over the months it really helped show how body reacts to different foods.

I am a nurse and have looked after patients with complications caused by poorly controlled diabetes. This was a big motivator to do my best to turn things around.

I was nervous going for retest. No guarantee that the changes would have reduced my levels. But really delighted with results and feel so much better too.

Now to continue with the changes in lifestyle to stay as healthy as possible.
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@Nearlyretired amazing news! I was really nervous too about my first blood test after being diagnosed in November and like you I went down. 129 to 42 in 4 months. I cried and laughed when saw results as was not expecting it and was ready for it still being high! Keep up the good work and hope keeps you motivated too! 🙂
 
Zaraah said:
@Nearlyretired amazing news! I was really nervous too about my first blood test after being diagnosed in November and like you I went down. 129 to 42 in 4 months. I cried and laughed when saw results as was not expecting it and was ready for it still being high! Keep up the good work and hope keeps you motivated too! 🙂
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That’s a great result, well done !
 
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