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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
5 months ago the doc told me I was diabetic sugar levels 13.5 today I have my first review after losing 2 stone the doctors told me I am now pre diabetic does this mean I don’t have diabetes now I’m confused
When you were diagnosed, was the 13.5 an HbA1c test? (the test that measures an average blood sugar over the previous 2 to 3 months)
On your review today, what was the HbA1c result?
If you don't know, then it is important you find out. You can ring your surgery and ask for print outs of both sets of tests.
I'm afraid we have too little information to help you, but it is most likely that you were a T2 diabetic but have now managed to bring this under control to reach the "at risk" range - although this does not mean you aren't still diabetic.
Hi my result was 39mmols which my doctor said is now pre diabetic thanks in advance
I've got my review coming up. My GP didn't give me the T2 label possibly being kind. In my review I plan to insist on the diagnosis because I've had sight problems and some strange sensations. Although I accept that my Ac1 at 50 was not dramatic, I've read that some t2s with moderate glucose can still have damage and I'd like to be checked over. I've done eat then test and have learned a lot about my metabolism. If I don't restrict my carbs, avoid certain foods and manage dawn phenomenon, rising glucose when fasting then my glucose simply goes back to the bad days.There is a distinct lack of labels for what happens when someone is getting normal readings after being diagnosed as fully diabetic - I am in the same situation, but whatever we are it seems to be a good place to be.
5 months ago the doc told me I was diabetic sugar levels 13.5 today I have my first review after losing 2 stone the doctors told me I am now pre diabetic does this mean I don’t have diabetes now I’m confused
When you were diagnosed, was the 13.5 an HbA1c test? (the test that measures an average blood sugar over the previous 2 to 3 months)
On your review today, what was the HbA1c result?
If you don't know, then it is important you find out. You can ring your surgery and ask for print outs of both sets of tests.
I'm afraid we have too little information to help you, but it is most likely that you were a T2 diabetic but have now managed to bring this under control to reach the "at risk" range - although this does not mean you aren't still diabetic.
I think I'm in a similar situation, I am delicately balanced on a see saw. Can you tell me specifically what numbers the "at risk range" are and why that would not be pre-diabetes. Thanks
I felt great most of the time... until I was diagnosed with Type 2. That's why we recommend testing before and then 2 hours after you eat. A huge amount of people are diagnosed with no symptoms whatsoever but they still have very high blood sugar readings. It is having high blood sugar that can lead to health issues in the future. A lot of people also get large spikes after porridge although others don't... testing here could be very informative.Hi Chrisvw70_
I am also pre diabetic- As part of a low carb diet I have porridge oats at least twice a week mixed with blueberries and pecans in whole milk
I don’t test my blood glucose though. I feel great.
Wow - I'd really advise testing - that is seriously high carb - blueberries are over 10 percent carbs, way more than other berries. Oats - they spike many people. At least the pecans are low, and the fat content of the milk might help a bit.Hi Chrisvw70_
I am also pre diabetic- As part of a low carb diet I have porridge oats at least twice a week mixed with blueberries and pecans in whole milk
I don’t test my blood glucose though. I feel great.
I think different GP's have different ideas on what pre diabetic/at risk diabetes levels are. I was diagnosed T2 with a 46 HbA1c some say that is prediabetic mine says that is diabetesI think I'm in a similar situation, I am delicately balanced on a see saw. Can you tell me specifically what numbers the "at risk range" are and why that would not be pre-diabetes. Thanks
Prediabetic means your heading that way that's what i was told...change your diet and be more active but i stl became Diabetic!!!Hi...i was diagnosed Borderline at 6.3 but that was in December 2013 I am now Diabetic since March this year.
I was diagnosed Borderline at 6.3 December 2013 March 2018 i am Diabetic despite doing what i was asked my HbA1c came back 55!!! nurse called me in to surgery and broke it to me!!!they said it was a controllable disease!!!!I think different GP's have different ideas on what pre diabetic/at risk diabetes levels are. I was diagnosed T2 with a 46 HbA1c some say that is prediabetic mine says that is diabetes
Well at least if you're going backwards it's better than forwards and upwards!!!When you were diagnosed, was the 13.5 an HbA1c test? (the test that measures an average blood sugar over the previous 2 to 3 months)
On your review today, what was the HbA1c result?
If you don't know, then it is important you find out. You can ring your surgery and ask for print outs of both sets of tests.
I'm afraid we have too little information to help you, but it is most likely that you were a T2 diabetic but have now managed to bring this under control to reach the "at risk" range - although this does not mean you aren't still diabetic.
Can you keep it under control when u get it under bcos i heard it gets harder and even good control ppl stl get complications!!!an HbA1c of 39 is in the non-diabetic band.
under 42 is non-diabetic
42 to 47 is pre-diabetic
48 and above is diabetic.
What it means is you have managed to control your diabetes with whatever method you chose. If you stray it will come back.
Well done! Keep up the good work.