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HBA1c level down to 43

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Derek Stubbs

Derek Stubbs

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Type 2
Just got the result from blood test on Wednesday

Now at 43 (came off the Metformin in July - Diet only since then)

I haven't been very active though, so it should improve more if I can get a little more active.

May was 53
April was 58
 
Derek Stubbs said:
Just got the result from blood test on Wednesday

Now at 43 (came off the Metformin in July - Diet only since then)

I haven't been very active though, so it should improve more if I can get a little more active.

May was 53
April was 58
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Well done Derek...fantastic results...shows it was the right decision to come off the Metformin...inspiration for us all...no doubt you will improve further with your resolve...great job.
 
That's a very good result. Well done.
 
Hope so Busbie.

I've got a really bad cold at the moment & I am having investigations from ENT as I really struggle to sleep & breathe properly.
But the diet is working. I haven't completely removed treats & things, at first I did, but the last month or so I haven't been afraid to just have some treats here and there, although mostly at times when I have felt quite weak, so needed something of a boost.
Been eating more protein (chicken / Eggs / Bacon) & more high fats like full fat greek yoghurt & quite a lot of cheese & peanut butter. My dad has an allotment & brings loads of his veg every week aswell, so been eating loads of greens.
Been having sugar free jelly & 85% dark chocolate & asda own non sugar cola to satisfy any sweet cravings I might get , also drinking lots of the Vit D Milk from asda.
I am also recovering from a hernia op in my stomach 1 month ago, they took my blood sugar just before the op & it was 4.9, this was after a few hours of not being allowed to eat or drink anything though.
The surgeon said my stomach muscles were very weak, but he seems to have tightened things a bit, I have been walking more recently & can feel it firming a little, I just need to build up my muscles all over really.

Oh, I forgot to say, I haven't tested my own levels for the last two months either.
I will test if I get very weak ( test for hypo).
 
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Derek Stubbs said:
Just got the result from blood test on Wednesday

Now at 43 (came off the Metformin in July - Diet only since then)

I haven't been very active though, so it should improve more if I can get a little more active.

May was 53
April was 58
Click to expand...
Well done
 
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