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<blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 1058628" data-attributes="member: 94045"><p>If that 57% you are referring to was an HbA1c test, that is indicating you have diabetes. It isn't 57% by the way, it is simply 57. The HbA1c tests give a sort of average of your blood sugar over the previous 2 to 3 months. Anything above 42 is diabetic. It is normal to have a second HbA1c just to confirm matters. Try not to worry. Have a good read round these forums and make some plans about tweaking your diet, remembering that carbs are the problem for diabetics, not fats or salt.</p><p></p><p>Yes, do get a meter. Testing before you eat and a couple of hurs later will show you what that meal has done to your levels, so if necessary you can amend it next time by cutting certain things out or seriously reducing portions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluetit1802, post: 1058628, member: 94045"] If that 57% you are referring to was an HbA1c test, that is indicating you have diabetes. It isn't 57% by the way, it is simply 57. The HbA1c tests give a sort of average of your blood sugar over the previous 2 to 3 months. Anything above 42 is diabetic. It is normal to have a second HbA1c just to confirm matters. Try not to worry. Have a good read round these forums and make some plans about tweaking your diet, remembering that carbs are the problem for diabetics, not fats or salt. Yes, do get a meter. Testing before you eat and a couple of hurs later will show you what that meal has done to your levels, so if necessary you can amend it next time by cutting certain things out or seriously reducing portions. [/QUOTE]
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