Lamont D
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- Type of diabetes
- Reactive hypoglycemia
- Treatment type
- I do not have diabetes
Having followed this thread and posted my own unique experiences. The discussion about which is more reliable or vital in treatment and in the evaluation of data from both.
I have not had my hbA1c taken for nearly two years now.
My consultant didn't see the need as the readings during my fasting 72 never went over 6. And my food diary readings were in the normal range.
My consultant impressed upon me about my own readings from experimenting and testing. I have had a battle to retain my prescription strips as I'm not diabetic!
For me wether the readings are varied because of conditions, it is the here and now that is important.
But, I surmise that because gps don't have imperical personal details of a patient, then a hbA1c is the best way to see how a T2 is fairing with their treatment and diet etc!
I have not had my hbA1c taken for nearly two years now.
My consultant didn't see the need as the readings during my fasting 72 never went over 6. And my food diary readings were in the normal range.
My consultant impressed upon me about my own readings from experimenting and testing. I have had a battle to retain my prescription strips as I'm not diabetic!
For me wether the readings are varied because of conditions, it is the here and now that is important.
But, I surmise that because gps don't have imperical personal details of a patient, then a hbA1c is the best way to see how a T2 is fairing with their treatment and diet etc!