HbA1c of 52

[IanR76]

I was diagnoses with type 2 in March this year with an HbA1c of 92 I have just received my second HbA1c reading 52 . I have been on metformin and have lost about 10 Kg. Is this ok?

 

[harbottle]

Ok? It's brilliant. Well done.

 

[IanR76]

Ok? It's brilliant. Well done.

Thanks . I thought it had to be under 48

 

[harbottle]

Thanks . I thought it had to be under 48

Maybe, but a reduction from 92 to 52 is one hell of an achievement in a short time.
52 is moving towards being out of the 'danger zone' for complications. Keep going!

 

[helli]

Managing diabetes is more of a marathon than a sprint. Reducing levels too fast can cause further complications.
So, I echo the previous comments - a fantastic achievement. Under 48 should be achievable if you keep going.
Why stop at 48? Some people have put their type 2 diabetes into remission to lower than pre-diabetes levels (under 42).

 

[Eddy Edson]

I was diagnoses with type 2 in March this year with an HbA1c of 92 I have just received my second HbA1c reading 52 . I have been on metformin and have lost about 10 Kg. Is this ok?

Brilliant! HbA1c is influenced by BG readings over the previous 12 or so weeks. Likely enough your next read will be quite a bit liwer, if you maintain or extend the weight loss.

 

[IanR76]

Maybe, but a reduction from 92 to 52 is one hell of an achievement in a short time.
52 is out of the 'danger zone' for complications. Keep going!

Thanks - so encouraging I will keep going. Losing weight has made cycling easier

 

[IanR76]

Managing diabetes is more of a marathon than a sprint. Reducing levels too fast can cause further complications.
So, I echo the previous comments - a fantastic achievement. Under 48 should be achievable if you keep going.
Why stop at 48? Some people have reversed their type 2 diabetes to lower than pre-diabetes levels (under 42).

Thanks. I will keep going with diet and exercise.

 

[IanR76]

Brilliant! HbA1c is influenced by BG readings over the previous 12 or so weeks. Likely enough your next read will be quite a bit liwer, if you maintain or extend the weight loss.

Thanks - will try to keep going but I recognise that I might be slipping a bit re food.

 

[Deb_l]

It's a superb improvement!! Keep doing what you're doing, well done

 

[Bronco Billy]

Great work, you should be very proud of what you've achieved. Please see the link below for more information about HbA1c and a finger prick test

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%).

www.diabetes.org.uk

 

[Bloden]

Wow! Well done on the great result @IanR76. That’s brilliant! 🙂 🙂 🙂

 

[Lilly]

Type 1 diagnosed aged 66 hbA1c 50