I just had blood tests on my level is 47. Haven’t spoken to the doctor yet got my results of NHS app

[DIDFUR]

Hi all,
I’ve just had blood test recently. I was asked to book a routine appointment with the doctor. I looked at my NHS app and saw the blood test results. Cholesterol was a little bit over what it should be, at the bottom of the test, that was my HC1a levels and it was 47. I’ve got a telephone appointment with my doctor in a weeks time. Since I’ve got my blood test results on Friday almost a week ago I’ve cut out sugar lowered my calories and carbs intake and started to walk more. Last Friday I was 16.11 st and today I’m 16.6st so hopefully join in the right direction. From what I’ve read 47 is right on the border of being diabetic any tips or help anyone could give im 48 years old? Male

 

[stevecleary]

Do you have any previous comparisons? As you say, it's borderline, but can also be affected by other factors such as if you are unwell or taking other medicines, like steroids. My tip would be to wait and see what the doctor says.

 

[DIDFUR]

Do you have any previous comparisons? As you say, it's borderline, but can also be affected by other factors such as if you are unwell or taking other medicines, like steroids. My tip would be to wait and see what the doctor says.

Hi there, I am on 3 different steroids for psoriasis that’s all over my body. I came off 2 of them a few weeks ago.

 

[sue512]

Hi there, I am on 3 different steroids for psoriasis that’s all over my body. I came off 2 of them a few weeks ago.

Steroids will screw up blood sugars and raise hba1c

 

[pixie1]

Steroids are renowned to play havoc with blood sugars

 

[JaxRak99]

Did you end up getting diagnosed with diabetes?

 

[filly]

Hi there, I am on 3 different steroids for psoriasis that’s all over my body. I came off 2 of them a few weeks ago.

Hi, is that steroids as in tablets or topical as in Ointment and creams. Thanks

 

[DIDFUR]

Hi, is that steroids as in tablets or topical as in Ointment and creams. Thanks

Topical/ointment I’ve stop them altogether and since cutting out sugar my psoriasis has cleared up quite a bit. I’ve still got a bit but not as bad. Do you know if topical/ointment affects your blood sugar levels more than tablets or less. Or not at all??

 

[DIDFUR]

Did you end up getting diagnosed with diabetes?

No, the doctor doesn't want another blood test for a year but I'm gonna get some done privately in a few months. In the last 11 weeks I've lost almost two stone and feel great.

 

[JaxRak99]

No, the doctor doesn't want another blood test for a year but I'm gonna get some done privately in a few months. In the last 11 weeks I've lost almost two stone and feel great.

So, you think you have diabetes or not?

 

[DIDFUR]

So, you think you have diabetes or not?

Who knows until I get a blood test, I’m doing all the right things, loosing weight, low carb diet and exercising lots.