Got blood results

[andyp64]

So I got my results from November test (was told them then but didn't take them in).

1st Nov 21 HbA1c = 125 mmol/l (0-41); LDL level = 4.8 mmol/l (0.4-1.7) - long journey ahead.

These seem alarmingly high! I'm working hard to reduce them but am I likely to drop dead any minute or suchlike?

Andy

 

[Stuvart]

Nope you won't drop dead, my hba was 143 at diagnosis now 8 months later 48, sure its a shock and yes theres a long road ahead, but this site gives some really good advice and I'd suggest the learning zone to get more info.
Over all welcome to the club none of us wish we were in. Lol

 

[andyp64]

Thanks for positive thoughts 🙂

 

[Gwynn]

I agree you didn't drop dead before diagnosis and you won't whilst working out what you can do to help youself.

I was 140 (HbA1c) at diagnosis. Now 34. So it can be done. Be of good cheer and become a personal detective, finding out what works for you personally.

Many on here have great strategies and advice, but everyone has a different approach because everyone is different.

Good luck and enjoy your new life journey to a happier, healthier, fitter, well-er you

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Type 2 diabetes is often a fairly slow-moving foe, so while it is really important to recognise the seriousness if the results, and to feel the motivation to make positive changes, it’s also important to make those changes steady and sustainable.

A more gradual, sustained improvement is easier on the body, especially the fine blood vessels, and there is a risk to some people of short term eye or nerve damage if changes are made too rapidly.

Slow and steady wins the race, and it’s a marathon not a sprint, and all that 🙂

 

[Deleted member 21371]

You can bring both numbers down. Focus on a way of eating that reduces both though, not just targeted on the hba1c.
As said though, slowly is better than trying to crash down.