Went to the Docs today

[Alan44]

Yep, got to see a doctor today (a real one), mainly to discuss my home monitoring that I do with blood pressure and peak flow readings and to have my medical records up-dated.

Since being diagnosed with diabetes some 5 months ago.

I lost over 2st in weight
I went on a low carb diet (iro 130 grms per day)
I reduced my calorie intake (iro 1200 calories per day)
I increased my exercise
I reduced my hba1c score from 51 to 46

I joined Diabetes UK in order to understand diabetes better and find a way to help myself improve my hba1c score and avoid further health problems.

So was it worth it ?

Hell yes,

My doctor has reduced my BP meds
My wife finds me sexy again
I feel fitter than I have for many years
My doctor has me down on my records as "Non diabetic" due to only one result saying diabetic and the other 3 months later saying "Pre".

I controlled the controllables ie weight, diet and exercise, took advice from members on the forum and read a lot from the learning zone.

Yes, I have done well, but without Diabetes UK I couldn't have done it, so thank you DUK and all the members who make this forum what it is.

Alan

 

[mashedupmatt]

Top work @Alan44 - well done

 

[CliffH]

Yep, got to see a doctor today (a real one), mainly to discuss my home monitoring that I do with blood pressure and peak flow readings and to have my medical records up-dated.

Since being diagnosed with diabetes some 5 months ago.

I lost over 2st in weight
I went on a low carb diet (iro 130 grms per day)
I reduced my calorie intake (iro 1200 calories per day)
I increased my exercise
I reduced my hba1c score from 51 to 46

I joined Diabetes UK in order to understand diabetes better and find a way to help myself improve my hba1c score and avoid further health problems.

So was it worth it ?

Hell yes,

My doctor has reduced my BP meds
My wife finds me sexy again
I feel fitter than I have for many years
My doctor has me down on my records as "Non diabetic" due to only one result saying diabetic and the other 3 months later saying "Pre".

I controlled the controllables ie weight, diet and exercise, took advice from members on the forum and read a lot from the learning zone.

Yes, I have done well, but without Diabetes UK I couldn't have done it, so thank you DUK and all the members who make this forum what it is.

Alan

I'm sure that your wife has always found you sexy really

 

[Alan44]

I'm sure that your wife has always found you sexy really

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The real me, not too dissimilar ???

 

[Lisa65]

I don't mind a couple of love handles myself 🙂

 

[CliffH]

The real me, not too dissimilar ???

We've been expecting you ...

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Brilliant stuff @Alan44

So pleased to hear how you have got on. And it’s great that you feel DUK and the forum were part of that.

Is your Dr planning annual (or less. frequent) checks to keep an eye on things in the future?

 

[pjgtech]

Congrats, but keep fighting the good fight.... 🙂

 

[Flower]

Fantastic results @Alan44 congratulations

 

[Burylancs]

Yep, got to see a doctor today (a real one), mainly to discuss my home monitoring that I do with blood pressure and peak flow readings and to have my medical records up-dated.

Since being diagnosed with diabetes some 5 months ago.

I lost over 2st in weight
I went on a low carb diet (iro 130 grms per day)
I reduced my calorie intake (iro 1200 calories per day)
I increased my exercise
I reduced my hba1c score from 51 to 46

I joined Diabetes UK in order to understand diabetes better and find a way to help myself improve my hba1c score and avoid further health problems.

So was it worth it ?

Hell yes,

My doctor has reduced my BP meds
My wife finds me sexy again
I feel fitter than I have for many years
My doctor has me down on my records as "Non diabetic" due to only one result saying diabetic and the other 3 months later saying "Pre".

I controlled the controllables ie weight, diet and exercise, took advice from members on the forum and read a lot from the learning zone.

Yes, I have done well, but without Diabetes UK I couldn't have done it, so thank you DUK and all the members who make this forum what it is.

Alan

Well done on establishing Good Control. But are you going to sue the Doc for medical malpractice ? How on earth can he mark you down as non-diabetic !

 

[Alan44]

Brilliant stuff @Alan44

So pleased to hear how you have got on. And it’s great that you feel DUK and the forum were part of that.

Is your Dr planning annual (or less. frequent) checks to keep an eye on things in the future?

My next review is in July, partly due to the fact that he has reduced my BP meds, he wanted to reduce them further, but my comment was "a little at a time". I will probably have another blood test as well in July to check cholesterol

I want to reduce my weight by another half stone and my hba1c down from 46 to 42

Everything I have done so far has worked for me and I believe is sustainable going forward

 

[Alan44]

Well done on establishing Good Control. But are you going to sue the Doc for medical malpractice ? How on earth can he mark you down as non-diabetic !

You need two blood tests to confirm a diabetic diagnosis , my first one was an hba1c of 51 my second one was 46 ie pre diabetic. NICE have also changed the parameters for older patients (I'm 71)

 

[Alan44]

. And it’s great that you feel DUK and the forum were part of that.

There's no doubt that without DUK and it's members I wouldn't have even known where to start and probably ended up on medication to sort it out.

 

[Bloden]

Well done @Alan44! That’s brilliant!!! Good for you!!!

 

[harbottle]

You need two blood tests to confirm a diabetic diagnosis , my first one was an hba1c of 51 my second one was 46 ie pre diabetic. NICE have also changed the parameters for older patients (I'm 71)

Well done on getting it down!

But no, you don't need two blood tests to confirm a diagnosis.

It's a recommendation by NICE if the patient is asymptomatic to repeat the test, not three months later after dietary changes, and if the result is normal to monitor the patient.

• If the person is asymptomatic, do not diagnose diabetes on the basis of a single abnormal HbA1c or plasma glucose result. Arrange repeat testing, preferably with the same test, to confirm the diagnosis. If the repeat test result is normal, arrange to monitor the person for the development of diabetes, the frequency depending on clinical judgement.

I have only ever had one abnormal hba1c (83) but brought it down very quickly to the 30s (3 months later). My diagnosis was changed to Diabetes (In remission), which means I'm not classed as diabetic for insurance purposes, etc, but still get the yearly reviews/tests and eye tests as it may come back or get worse.

 

[Alan44]

Well done on getting it down!

But no, you don't need two blood tests to confirm a diagnosis.

It's a recommendation by NICE if the patient is asymptomatic to repeat the test, not three months later after dietary changes, and if the result is normal to monitor the patient.



I have only ever had one abnormal hba1c (83) but brought it down very quickly to the 30s (3 months later). My diagnosis was changed to Diabetes (In remission), which means I'm classed as diabetic for insurance purposes, etc, but still get the yearly reviews/tests and eye tests as it may come back or get worse.

I take your point, but I can only go by what my doctor says and what is now on my medical records

 

[JimmyBlue]

Well done @Alan44 you provide inspiration and when I see the Diabetes nurse today, I'll have my fingers crossed that my result is as good as yours.

 

[rebrascora]

Absolutely delighted for you. Well done!

 

[silver minion]

Great news @Alan44
It's always great to hear the success stories and gives those of us still on the journey encouragement to keep going. I feel you have you given as much support and advice as you have received from the forum.