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Hi, can someone advise me on this please

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Hi, I have been type 2 for many years, on Metformin. I learn that my last HBA1c was 38, and my target is 51. Does this make sense ? According to the Diabetes UK website 38 in non-diabetic.

I am planning to call my Dr. tomorrow but am very puzzled.

Thanks for advice. trebor
 
That is very good Trebor..... The goal is to keep BG as low as possible & avoid wildly fluctuating BG, a figure of 38 indicates that you are in good control....

Despite being in the non-diabetic range, you are still T2 so you will need to keep up the good work & be vigilant lest your control slip (as happened to me last winter)
 
trebor said:
Hi, I have been type 2 for many years, on Metformin. I learn that my last HBA1c was 38, and my target is 51. Does this make sense ? According to the Diabetes UK website 38 in non-diabetic.

I am planning to call my Dr. tomorrow but am very puzzled.

Thanks for advice. trebor
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Great result..!,
 
Treat a "Target" like a speed limit (maybe that is the wrong analogy for some people 🙂 )
consider it to be the highest the DR's would like to see, lower is better (as long as you don't find yourself having excessive Hypo's)
 
Welcome to the forum & well done with your result.🙂
 
Good result, well done mate🙂.
 
Can someone explain the numbers for me? I just had a 6 week Hba1c and awaiting the results. Whats a good range? My doctor hasn't really explained much to me so I'm just trying hard to eat low carb and watch calorie intake.
 
beejeezus said:
Can someone explain the numbers for me? I just had a 6 week Hba1c and awaiting the results. Whats a good range? My doctor hasn't really explained much to me so I'm just trying hard to eat low carb and watch calorie intake.
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Low carb is the way to go, Carbs do the damage. I have never done calories in my life & being active is good. A simple walk is good for anyone. Welcome beejeezus 🙂
 
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