Target Hba1c level

[ChattyMan66]

Hi, back in December I had bloods taken and the Hba1c result was 81mmol or 9.6%. Since then I have cut out virtually all snacks and started exercising (on week 6 of C25k). I've just been retested and am now at 76mmol or 9.1%. My gp tells me I need to target 41mmol. Is that right? Dont know if it affects it but I'm 54 years old, 5'7", 10st 7lbs with a bmi of 23.
Thanks

 

[Kaylz]

You say you've cut out snacks but have you altered other parts of your diet too? For instance have you reduced your carbohydrate intake?
xx

 

[adrian1der]

42 and above is pre-diabetic, 48 and above is diabetic so they are targeting a normal HbA1c

 

[ChattyMan66]

You say you've cut out snacks but have you altered other parts of your diet too? For instance have you reduced your carbohydrate intake?
xx

Hi @Kaylz , I've not changed anything else majorly, Had hoped for a bigger impact from the changes I've made. I know low carb is the way forward really

 

[Kaylz]

Hi @Kaylz , I've not changed anything else majorly, Had hoped for a bigger impact from the changes I've made. I know low carb is the way forward really

So what is a days menu for you? I'm not prying but just want to see if we could help you on where things might be a tad high and suggest where to reduce, as a diabetic we struggle with all carbohydrates and that's what nudges BG levels up so it may be worth looking at your meals xx

 

[ChattyMan66]

42 and above is pre-diabetic, 48 and above is diabetic so they are targeting a normal HbA1c

Thanks @adrian1der. Wasn't sure if age, weight or sex impacted it.

Congrats on your weight loss and improved hba1c, really impressive.

 

[ChattyMan66]

Thanks @adrian1der. Wasn't sure if age, weight or sex impacted it.

Congrats on your weight loss and improved hba1c, really impressive.

So what is a days menu for you? I'm not prying but just want to see if we could help you on where things might be a tad high and suggest where to reduce, as a diabetic we struggle with all carbohydrates and that's what nudges BG levels up so it may be worth looking at your meals xx

Normally cereal for breakfast, cornflakes or weetabix, or occasionally eggs.
Sandwich for lunch.
Dinner could be anything from pork chops with veg to cheese on toast, unfortunately have a busy work and family life so don't always have time to cook.
Tend to have a couple of pieces of fruit during the day too

 

[Kaylz]

Ah so a largely carbohydrate based diet

Do you self test? If you don't and can afford to self fund a BG meter then I'd highly suggest you do, its the only way to find out what your body can tolerate as the individual you are

You'd be looking at testing before eating and then again 2 hours after looking for no more than a 2-3mmol rise
xx

 

[adrian1der]

Normally cereal for breakfast, cornflakes or weetabix, or occasionally eggs.
Sandwich for lunch.
Dinner could be anything from pork chops with veg to cheese on toast, unfortunately have a busy work and family life so don't always have time to cook.
Tend to have a couple of pieces of fruit during the day too

You could try Bergen bread which contains less carbs than regular bread. Carbs are rapidly converted into glucose in your body and will spike your BG so a lot of members try to reduce their intake. Smaller portions of the carb heavy foodstuffs are a good way to go. This is especially true first thing in the morning as your body tends to be more insulin resistant then. Try bacon and eggs rather than weetabix for example

 

[goodybags]

Bergen

Ive seen people on here recommending Bergen Bread
but never see it in the supermarket, where stocks it ?

 

[grovesy]

Ive seen people on here recommending Bergen Bread
but never see it in the supermarket, where stocks it ?

Sainsbury's, and Asda.