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DaPa

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At risk of diabetes
Been at risk of Diabetes for some 4.5 years.

Nov' 2016 was pre-diabetic HbA1c 45, reverse to normal levels July 2017.

July 2020 HbA1c 41, April 2021 HbA1c 48.

My mother was on insulin.

I Will be keeping a close eye on my BG Levels, started on low carb diet 3 weeks ago and lost 9lb.
 
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Hi @DaPa and welcome to the forum 🙂 Well done on the low carb and the weight loss. Hopefully you can get below pre-diabetic levels just by diet and exercise. My sister was pre-diabetic for several years (though didn't need to lose weight like I did) and it wasn't until I was diagnosed and she saw the dramatic drop in my hba1c by going low carb that she decided to give it a go. Last test she was down to 41, just under pre-diabetic levels.

This forum will also hopefully give you the motivation to keep on with the good work you are doing. It's been a life saver for me. Good to have you on board 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum @DaPa

Well done for holding a diagnosis with diabetes at bay for the last few hears. And great to hear about the weight loss from your low carb eating plan too! 🙂

Ask away with any questions you may have. We are a friendly bunch, with centuries of lived diabetes experience between us, and nothing will be considered too obvious or silly.
 
Latest HbA1c dated 04/06/21 - 39.

Previous HbA1c dated 29/04/21 - 48.

I have also lost 15lbs, this was achieved through low carb diet, I am pleased with the result.
 
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Out of curiosity what is the lowest HbA1c been recorded?

39 is in the normal range but how much lower could I possibly get it to?
 
I've used diet and exercise to get from 108 to 36. I am sure i have seen some people achieve 20s on this forum. But you have done well and should be pleased with your result. As you say its within normal range.
 
Hello and welcome. 🙂
 
UPDATE:

Since my low carb diet start in May '21 which I have managed to maintain I have lost a total of 48lb, I am definately going in the right direction 🙂

I am due a HbA1c on Wednesday 9th March.
 
UPDATE:

Since my low carb diet start in May '21 which I have managed to maintain I have lost a total of 53lb, I am definately going in the right direction
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My HbA1c taken 23/05/22 is 35 mmol/ml.
 
DaPa said:
Been at risk of Diabetes for some 4.5 years.

Nov' 2016 was pre-diabetic HbA1c 45, reverse to normal levels July 2017.

July 2020 HbA1c 41, April 2021 HbA1c 48.

My mother was on insulin.

I Will be keeping a close eye on my BG Levels, started on low carb diet 3 weeks ago and lost 9lb.
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Hi there and welcome! 🙂 it is great to hear that you have kept out of the Diabetic blood glucose ranges over the years. By all means share any experiences or questions you may have. You are also very welcome to speak to someone on our helpline on 0345 123 2399 or helpline@diabetes.org.uk 9am-6pm Mon-Fri 🙂
 
I seem to recall that 35ish is non diabetic.
 
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