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Yorkie

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I was diagnosed Type 2 in April and have just had my 6th month review...my overall number has dropped from 56 to 49! I'm really happy with this as I've managed to also loose over 15kg in weight and my blood pressure has dropped. Only comment from the doctor (as told by surgery reception) is "improved". However, he's not felt it necessary to speak to me...honestly should I be asking more at now at 6th month review or wait until April 2025?
Doctor is not now pushing statins (which I'm overjoyed about) and I'm still on blood pressure pills (hey ho and all that).
I'm just going to continue what I've been doing...changed diet and doing exercise.
 
Looks like you're doing fine so keep going and hopefully you'll see a further drop in the HbA1c in April. Have you done that with or without meds? Weight loss, a low carb diet and being more active worked for me (and still does).

For the record, my GP hasn't discussed my diabetes with me since the day I was diagnosed. All my contact with the surgery since then has been through their DNs.
 
Martin.A said:
Looks like you're doing fine so keep going and hopefully you'll see a further drop in the HbA1c in April. Have you done that with or without meds? Weight loss, a low carb diet and being more active worked for me (and still does).

For the record, my GP hasn't discussed my diabetes with me since the day I was diagnosed. All my contact with the surgery since then has been through their DNs.
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Thank you. Yes no meds other than blood pressure.
Good to know that the measures I've taken have worked for you too.
I think going forward I'll deal more with the DNs than the GP - think I'm lucky that my GP's has really good DN's.
 
Many congratulations on your great HbA1c reduction and impressive weight loss and good luck with continued progress.

The diabetes trained nurse at GP practices often have more understanding of diabetes management than GPs, so if you are getting checks and encouragement and support from them, then that is all you need..... along with the hardest bit which is putting in the work and effort yourself of course! 😳 Well done on your excellent achievement!
 
rebrascora said:
Many congratulations on your great HbA1c reduction and impressive weight loss and good luck with continued progress.

The diabetes trained nurse at GP practices often have more understanding of diabetes management than GPs, so if you are getting checks and encouragement and support from them, then that is all you need..... along with the hardest bit which is putting in the work and effort yourself of course! 😳 Well done on your excellent achievement!
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Thank you so much.
 
Congratulations @Yorkie it's always good to know that all your efforts and hard work are paying off. As posted by others you are now so close to being in the pre-diabetic range that remission is a realistic goal. Hopefully as you continue to lose weight and your BG falls it will also reduce your BP.
 
silver minion said:
Congratulations @Yorkie it's always good to know that all your efforts and hard work are paying off. As posted by others you are now so close to being in the pre-diabetic range that remission is a realistic goal. Hopefully as you continue to lose weight and your BG falls it will also reduce your BP.
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Thank you so much. I'm feeling positive about the pre-diabetic range approaching and remission...
 
Great stuff @Yorkie

You have every right to feel very pleased with your progress. Great news on the weight loss! Keep doing what you are doing!
 
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