HbA1c result.

[Sulfate]

I have just had the results of my HbA1c and it has gone down to 42! I'm so happy as I have really tried to cut my carbs back and have lost weight and kept it off and still allowing myself a few treats in the week. If I can get it to 41 that was where I was at in 2018.
Any suggestions of when I should have another test? My cholesteroI has gone up slightly from 6.7 to 7 which is high I know, it was at one time 7.8. Thanks for those who have encouraged me and gave me practical advice.

 

[Windy]

Well done Sulfate, your HbA1c looks splendid now, congratulations on your excellent work paying off.
As for another test, I think mine are every six months, and I googled and found: "Regular reviews in uncomplicated stable people with diabetes can be carried out 6 monthly" at least as far as what it says for this health board in Scotland.

My cholesterol went up at the last review I had, it feels like we're playing a game of Whack-a-mole, you whack the HbA1C, and the cholesterol goes up instead. Hope you can get on top of yours.
Sarah

 

[Wannie]

I have just had the results of my HbA1c and it has gone down to 42! I'm so happy as I have really tried to cut my carbs back and have lost weight and kept it off and still allowing myself a few treats in the week. If I can get it to 41 that was where I was at in 2018.
Any suggestions of when I should have another test? My cholesteroI has gone up slightly from 6.7 to 7 which is high I know, it was at one time 7.8. Thanks for those who have encouraged me and gave me practical advice.

Well done!! great news that your HbA1c has gone down, I was told you can be tested every 3 months

 

[grovesy]

It more like 6 months or 12 months for most.

 

[Vonny]

I had 3 monthly tests for the first year and 6 monthly thereafter. I suspect, like so many other aspects of diabetes, that it is a postcode lottery as to how often you're called up!