Hba1c test at 104 - Now What?

[Bubbsie]

I'm determined not to panic about this - I am seeing it as an inconvenience I have to learn to manage. With the right monitoring tools and help from the doctor it should be perfectly possible.

I have lost weight over the past few years, probably as a result of the un-diagnosed condition, a few more days are not going to make any difference. Again "Don't Panic" as was stated on the front cover of a certain book!

I am already tweaking my diet - I walked passed still warm jam doughnuts in Sainsburys only yesterday.(I have been known to eat a full bag to myself.) I like to cook so I don't eat much pre-processed food or ready meals. Reading the forum people talk of low carb diet not no carb. I won't know how that's going to work for me until I have the tools to monitor my blood sugar. I see some creative meal planning on the horizon, after all I have a collection of more than 200 cook books to refer to. I should be able to adapt something.

In the meantime - I'm thinking about what I eat and drink and adding extra time onto my daily dog walks. At least the dog is very happy!

I agree Steve another few days won't make much difference particularly since you're already implementing measures to reduce your levels...lowering your carbs...walking the dog...a good start & a good attitude...there is no need to rush...pointless...we all need to find a routine that is sustainable long term...as for recipes there's a great low carb selection...you'll be surprised at what you can eat...good luck with your appointment...be interested to hear how that goes.

 

[Drummer]

I started out at Hba1c of 91 and in 6 months it was 41 - and without really trying - I don't know if I am just lucky or if I just settled on a really good diet - I ate a maximum of 50 gm of carbs per day put cream in my coffee and although I have been lowering the carbs for a while to try to get rid of more fat I am really not bothered at all by diabetes.

 

[Poppy460]

Hi I was a mere 93 when diagnosed 2 years ago at 52. Some super advice has already been given but I would add, don't just use one or two sources for your information, research. It was only by doing a lot of reading that I found out I had so many contributing factors and they weren't the lifestyle or being obese.