hba1c

Hello folks, just diagnosed as pre diabetic/ almost diabetic but next test from the doctor is going to be in 12 months (Scotland). Started the lower carb 5/2 and general healthier approach, bit more exercise, hoping it’ll help. Can anyone recommend a hba1c (is that even right?) home test so I...

I got a text from my doctor today congratulating me as my HbA1c was 54 which is the lowest level they have on record for me over the last 10 years, and all other results like cholesterol normal. I know the HbA1c is not ‘normal’ yet but what an improvement - for me anyway. When I was first...

Hi everybody, I'm Rob and I'm 55 years old. I have been diagnosed as Type 2 for around 12 years but have been taking insulin for the last couple of months due to a dramatic rise in my HbA1c from 55 to 111. I was taken off 2 x 1000mg of Sukkarto ( Slow release metformin ) when the reading was...

Hello, new here! I am 47, slim and have never had diabetes-related issues previously. I had a brain haemorrhage in August last year which I’ve recovered well from but it has knocked my system out of whack and some things, eg blood pressure and blood sugar regulation, aren’t working as they...

Hi! My son is 9 years old with a strong diabetes history. Every time I test him for fasting glucose, the reading comes around 120, 125. He has an HbA1c of 5.5. can someone tell me, if this is the pre-diabetic stage or if he has irregular HbA1c and is diabetic? Regards

Hello all. Quick message - Does a late HbA1c test back mean anything please? Thank you so much to anyone who answers this. I didn't know who else to ask.

I (M, 21) was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 2.5 months ago, with no follow-up from the hospital. I was given my medication and some leaflets. Will the NHS make an appt for my first A1C test and communicate the details via letter? I understand that the NHS has been instructed to pare down...

Hi, I had gestational diabetes during my pregnancy and was on insulin as had initially high numbers that took a while to get under control. My fasting glucose number was 24 2 hours after the drink - so they wondered if I was type 2 before pregnancy. Baby is now 6 weeks old and I have been doing...

Good morning I am just trying to figure out where I am on the spectrum and what I need to do to improve and reduce my average numbers ready for my next A1c blood test in August/Sep. I understand that the frequency, regularity, when during the day and over a reasonable length of time for testing...

Hello all, I am a final year Psychology undergraduate student at Birkbeck, University of London conducting a study that looks at the relationship between attitudes and experiences of Type 1 Diabetes, and glucose control. The study will take 15-20 minutes to complete, and all responses are...

Hello I am new to this forum under my new user name (I had an account before but realised too late that I could not change my user name so I have asked for that account to be deleted) In November last year I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes at the age of 60 (my mum,maternal aunties and uncles...

Thought I’d share.... my HbA1C is now 38!

Hello everyone, I’m new here! Today I received my blood test results from a fasting glucose (had to be done as my HBA1C levels came back abnormal) and I’ve been told that my levels fall within the prediabetic range. I have an appointment with my GP next week to discuss this further but I’m just...

Hi have been to GP today who wanted to reduce my Metformin to once daily, I have been on twice daily recently and I’m worried that the reduction will have a adverse effect on blood glucose levels. How have others found reducing their Metformin ...?

Had review today. Saw the diabetic nurse (practice nurse). It's all just pointless. Also, HbA1c: 58

How many of you have been 'diagnosed with pre-diabetes ' solely on the basis of hba1c? Has anyone else found a big discrepancy between hba1c and blood sugar results? Ok so my hba1c was 43 last April, doc said do low carbs, but still hba1c was 44 in July and still 44 in November, despite very...

Scientists from the universities of Gothenburg and Linköping in Sweden have suggested a new HbA1c ‘sweet spot’ in order to minimise the risk of complications in type 1 diabetes. Findings published in the British Medical Journal showed that the risk of complications associated with type 1...

Hi all, Im not sure if you remember me, but I posted about being diagnosed and feeling like it was my fault. Thankfully, you guys were amazing and Im doing a bit better mentally. 3 weeks after the letter just popped on the doormat, I have finally spoken to a Dr and found out my HBA1c is...

So depressed. I was diagnosed type 2 in November with HbA1c of 51. Four months on, after cutting way down on carbs and increasing exercise, my level is still the same. I have managed to lose only 6lb, which is pathetic. What am I doing wrong? So much contradictory diet info. High carb, low carb...

Using the hemoglobin A1c blood test to diagnose diabetes tends to underestimate the prevalence of the disease, according to a new study to be presented Saturday, March 23 at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La. "Based on our findings, A1c should not be solely...