Just got the 'news' today.

[JHB]

Sorry those are you blood glucose/sugar levels not the HBA1C which is the result of a specimen sent to the laboratory, which is a differnt measurement.

Have now got my first HBA1C result - 53. Have appointment on 26/10 - the journey starts now!

 

[JHB]

@JHB - so what 'recent test' was it - a blood sample from your arm or what?

If it was such a blood sample sent off to the lab which they've now had the results of it's a more than very strong possibility that the test was, or tests included, an HbA1c test. It is the result of that test that is necessary in order for Diabetes to be properly diagnosed - so I jolly well hope they did do that test! 🙂

They should tell you the actual result of it - if they don't offer it, ask for it. (Record the number please!)

When you do not have diabetes or even slight impairment in that department, the test result will be under 42. Between 42 - 47, this indicates impairment and 48 upwards = diabetes.

Many many Type 2s initial test is over 100 - but don't let that scare you too much please, cos many many Type 2s both on this forum and not, have managed to reduce it back down to under 42 and keep it there for years and years and thus avoid all the nasty complications of diabetes that the doom and gloom brigade tell us about. You are most unlikely to drop dead, go blind or even have a leg or two drop off, any time soon!

However - it is best to reduce the level in a slow but steady way rather than massively very quickly. It takes a long time for your body to build up to succumbing to Type 2 so it's best to do this at a plodding pace too. Remember the tortoise and the hare? In this case - be the tortoise - he got there too, didn't he? (Aesop was correct! - his Fables certainly shouldn't merely be dismissed as 'Fake News' !)

So don't panic - listen to what the GP 'with a Special Interest in Diabetes' has to say and prescribe for you - then come back on here and tell us what he said and what you've already thought of or started doing and see what tips and ideas you can get from us too to help you.

You can do it JHB !

Thought I would come back after your great answer the other day. Have had initial HBA1C result - 53. From your information, I should, with the correct application, get this down - would you agree? Cheers!

 

[trophywench]

I'd say there's a pretty good chance you will - you have you make the changes you need to change though!

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Yes 53 is not far into diabetes territory. We have has T2 membrs who started in 3 figures and managed to get their diabetes down below 48 on no meds (sometimes called remission) by ‘eating to their meter’.

You might find this Test, Review, Adjust approach helpful to tweak your meal plan, and find the amounts and types of carbs that suit your body, metabolism and gut biome.

Good luck!

Hope things have been more comfortable for you overnight 🙂

 

[JHB]

Yes 53 is not far into diabetes territory. We have has T2 membrs who started in 3 figures and managed to get their diabetes down below 48 on no meds (sometimes called remission) by ‘eating to their meter’.

You might find this Test, Review, Adjust approach helpful to tweak your meal plan, and find the amounts and types of carbs that suit your body, metabolism and gut biome.

Good luck!

Hope things have been more comfortable for you overnight 🙂

Thanks for this - good advice. Still hot with very dry mouth overnight - take it up with HCP next time.....maybe not diabetes related - Cheers

 

[JHB]

I'd be surprised if you couldn't get your levels down from there through lifestyle changes around diet/weight/exercise. Some GPs will prescribe medication straight off, others (the more enlightened ones) will first give you an opportunity to see if you can manage it without. Fingers crossed for you for Monday.

Martin

Thanks for replying. I am already on low carb & exercise regime - I am sure it will evolve over time as I learn. I definitely want a shot at reducing the 53 score by my own means before considering medication - Cheers

 

[Ditto]

Hello and welcome to the forum @JHB 🙂

I don't have any advice, I am a rubbish diabetic.

 

[JHB]

Hello and welcome to the forum @JHB 🙂

I don't have any advice, I am a rubbish diabetic.

Thanks for the welcome - I'm sure you self-deprecation is overly harsh - Cheers

 

[SB2015]

Welcome to the forum @JHB , you have already had useful advice from others, so I will just encourage you to ask any questions that you have.

 

[JHB]

Welcome to the forum @JHB , you have already had useful advice from others, so I will just encourage you to ask any questions that you have.

Thank you - I'm in uncharted waters but there are enough seasoned sailors herein providing sterling advice - Cheers

 

[Perfect10]

I started with HbA1c of 49 in August, 4 weeks later I had reduced this to 44 so wasn’t diagnosed with diabetes as now in the pre diabetes range. I have been following low carb diet and logging everything on an online app. I’ve also managed to lose weight too so I’m sure this helped. There is loads of good advice on this forum so you are in the right place.

 

[JHB]

I started with HbA1c of 49 in August, 4 weeks later I had reduced this to 44 so wasn’t diagnosed with diabetes as now in the pre diabetes range. I have been following low carb diet and logging everything on an online app. I’ve also managed to lose weight too so I’m sure this helped. There is loads of good advice on this forum so you are in the right place.

Thanks for this - great to hear so many positive stories.