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rebrascora said:
At the time, like you, it was just a number and I had no idea how bad it was, so not overly upset about it. It is however quite satisfying to see how much lower it is getting now as I get better at managing things. I am due a blood test next week and then a telephone app with the consultant the week after that, so hoping I have made more progress. Diabetes is a marathon not a sprint but every little positive milestone helps with the motivation to keep doing your best.
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Crossing my fingers for you and sending good vibes x
 
Devon local said:
It would appear that there is a link to Ace inhibitors and a bad outcome. I am of course trying to lose weight. Thank you
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This is directly from the NHS website, not taking them if there was a problem would be more dangerous

If you have coronavirus (COVID-19), or think you might have it, keep taking your blood pressure medicines as usual.

There is no clear evidence that taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin-2 receptor blockers (ARBs) will cause complications.
 
They were offered as an option. I declined. Notice they say clear evidence. Research says otherwise. Although I have the luxury of being borderline in regard to needing them. X
 
Why worry about that slight amount of chance when being diabetic also means you have a greater risk of all sorts of awful complications - however if you look after yourself properly then you have a better chance of fighting any ailment yet discovered - and we can all do something about that, so let's concentrate on things we CAN definitely do rather than dwell on off chances., shall we! :D
 
Yes sure, I’m not dwelling on anything but making informed choices. I’m of course on it now. I run a complex business with tons of different elements so I’m changing my schedule to get the exercise in before I get dragged into ten directions and distracted.
 
Devon local said:
Anyone have any advice on how good or bad Hba1c 66 is?
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There’s a bunch of handy info about HbA1c here

What is HbA1c?

HbA1c is your average blood glucose (sugar) levels for the last two to three months. If you have diabetes, an ideal HbA1c level is 48mmol/mol (6.5%) or below. If you're at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, your target HbA1c level should be below 42mmol/mol (6%).
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