Hba1c

[annealex1]

To be brutally honest, knocking 10 points or more off your BMI is probably the best thing you can do. You can do this in two ways. Grow a lot taller or lose some weight. Sorry, that is a bit silly, there is only one way, lose some weight.

There is a lot of evidence linking diabetes to being overweight, there are some who say that is the reason why the prevalence of diabetes is increasing.

I know getting your weight right is not straightforward, but really getting to grips with it and figuring out what will work for you is the way to go in my opinion. If you can get your BMI right and still have diabetic levels of HbA1c, that's the time to turn to medication.

Just to

Sounds like you are making a great start annealex1 but don't forget to think about the calories as well as the carbs. 😉

Just to check in and say that I have now lost 1 stone 2 lb and knocked 1.3 off the BMI so will post back as I get nearer to knocking off the 10. Thanks

 

[rebrascora]

Wow! Huge "WELL DONE!" to you. Keep up the good work.

 

[KARNAK]

Excellent well done. 😉

 

[Docb]

And a well done from me too! Keep up whatever you are doing and keep us in touch with progress.🙂

 

[Snoopyj]

A big virtual pat on the back for you 🙂

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

So lovely to hear your progress @annealex1

Congratulations in all that you are achieving. Onward and downward!