Guess my first ever HBA1c

[lucy123]

Hi All,

Because Steffie has told me I have to........!!

Would you like to have a guess at my very first HBA1c next week?
I am not sure what info to give you other than the following:

1) First fasting in June 7.9
2) Lost 2 stone since June
3) Exercised every day and employed a personal trainer once a week.
4) Some BG's been over 8.5 to 10 post meal, but generally morning test is in 6's now and sometimes even 5's.
5) Not on any meds - jsut d/e

So.....what will it be....

 

[Steff]

OI i never she is fibbing lol.

After seeing all that i'll go for a eye opening 6.2

 

[am64]

i am going for a 6.9 cos you have lost so much weight well done !!!🙂

 

[Andy HB]

Whirrr ...... Whirrr ..... kerching! ......

6.7%

Andy 🙂

 

[Carina1962]

I was in a similar situation to you so my guess is 6.5% 🙂

 

[lucy123]

Glad I asked - for some reason I was expecting 5's. I would have been disappointed if not had you all guessing first.
should I fast for my annual review?

 

[am64]

no lucy you dont need to fast unless for some reason they tell you too xx

 

[Northerner]

You don't need to fast for HbA1c, but sometimes if you are having a cholesterol test as well they will ask you to fast for 12 hours (i.e. usually overnight and no breakfast). It's a tricky one as it's your first! But you have done a terrific job of educating yourself and adapting your diet and lifestyle, so I'm going to go for 5.9% 🙂

 

[Andy HB]

Glad I asked - for some reason I was expecting 5's. I would have been disappointed if not had you all guessing first.

I always find that it's best not to get everything that I want straight away! 🙂

But from what I've seen so far, I'd be surprised if you don't hit the 5's pretty soon.

Andy

 

[cazscot]

I will go for 6.1 - good luck

 

[lucy123]

So - re my other thread today we have joint winners Cazcot (6.1) and Northerner(5.9).
I was bang in the middle at 6%.

Is that normal for a non-diabetic?

 

[novorapidboi26]

Normal readings range between 3-6, so congrats, your normal..😎

 

[Northerner]

Normal readings range between 3-6, so congrats, your normal..😎

3 would be dangerously low - I doubt anyone who is healthy would have an HbA1c that low, as they would be hypoing all the time - it's not just diabetics who are considered hypo below 3.5 mmol/l 😱 I'f expect the normal healthy range to be between 4 and 6.