Low platelets count

[sandy669]

So got my Hba1c results back today glad to say it's stayed the same and thats with my meds metformin being reduced to 500 x 2 a day.



However I have to get all my blood work done again said something about plates and abnormal result . No worried I have problems will my liver/kidney function



I have got another appointment with diabetes nurse next week. Is this something I should be worried about



diagnosed Dec 22


HbA1c level 59 mmol 7.5% Jan 23


HbA1c level 42 mmol , 6%
March 23


HbA1c level 38 mmol 5.6%
August 23


HbA1c level 38 mmol 5.6%
Dec 23 HbA1c level


HbA1c level 39 mmol 5.7%
Oct 24


Hba1c level 39 mmol March 2025 5.7%

 

[Inka]

Do you mean platelets @sandy669 ? I think they’re to do with blood clotting. Why are you worried about your liver and kidneys? Did they mention issues with them?

 

[s'nic]

This is some info on platelets, it may help you formulate some questions https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/red-blood-count/
Serum creatinine is a marker for kidney issues
Serum ALT level is a marker indicating liver damage
Were those markers ok for you?
It is always a good idea to discuss your results with your doctor, so please do discuss your low blood count - peace of mind is a good thing.

1 year ago my red blood count was flagged as high .. then totally ignored and not followed up (there was already a lot to be followed up).

 

[Leadinglights]

So got my Hba1c results back today glad to say it's stayed the same and thats with my meds metformin being reduced to 500 x 2 a day.



However I have to get all my blood work done again said something about plates and abnormal result . No worried I have problems will my liver/kidney function



I have got another appointment with diabetes nurse next week. Is this something I should be worried about



diagnosed Dec 22


HbA1c level 59 mmol 7.5% Jan 23


HbA1c level 42 mmol , 6%
March 23


HbA1c level 38 mmol 5.6%
August 23


HbA1c level 38 mmol 5.6%
Dec 23 HbA1c level


HbA1c level 39 mmol 5.7%
Oct 24


Hba1c level 39 mmol March 2025 5.7%

They may want to do blood tests for vitamin B12 and folate as if those are low that can affect the platelets. Metformin can cause low B12.
Hopefully whatever they find will be easily treatable.

 

[sandy669]

They may want to do blood tests for vitamin B12 and folate as if those are low that can affect the platelets. Metformin can cause low B12.
Hopefully whatever they find will be easily treatable.

 

[sandy669]

I am already have a B12 deficiency think the metformin might have lowered it even more. Just got told abnormal blood results to make another appointment with DN.

 

[Leadinglights]

I am already have a B12 deficiency think the metformin might have lowered it even more. Just got told abnormal blood results to make another appointment with DN.

Are you having B12 injections as if it is caused by the metformin then it means you are not able to absorb B12 from foods or oral B12.

 

[sandy669]

Are you having B12 injections as if it is caused by the metformin then it means you are not able to absorb B12 from foods or oral B12.

Have been getting b12 injections for about 9/ 10 years now had the b12 deficiency before I was diagnosed with T2