I just received the results from my recent HBA1C test, and I'm a bit puzzled by the outcome. Yesterday, I got tested privately with a 24-hour turnaround time, and my score came back as 30, which translates to 4.90% ! This time last year, my HBA1C was 94, and just 8 weeks ago, it was around 46.
Over the past year, I've made significant lifestyle changes. I've been exercising regularly and following a loose keto diet plan, resulting in a weight loss of around 60 pounds. Interestingly, I can't even remember what sugar tastes like, and I've been diligent about my dietary choices.
However, despite these positive changes, I'm starting to wonder if my current HBA1C score of 30 is too good to be true, especially for someone with type 2 diabetes. Is it possible that my levels have dropped too low?
Lately, I've been experiencing some neuropathy, which I felt when I first started to aggressively cut sugar last year. It's something that has been concerning me, especially considering the significant drop in my HBA1C levels. Doctors say this happens when you cut HBA1C aggressively.
So, here are my questions:
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any insights you can provide. I'm also planning to get my official test via NHS tomorrow to compare, as I am slightly dubious around private lab tests.
Over the past year, I've made significant lifestyle changes. I've been exercising regularly and following a loose keto diet plan, resulting in a weight loss of around 60 pounds. Interestingly, I can't even remember what sugar tastes like, and I've been diligent about my dietary choices.
However, despite these positive changes, I'm starting to wonder if my current HBA1C score of 30 is too good to be true, especially for someone with type 2 diabetes. Is it possible that my levels have dropped too low?
Lately, I've been experiencing some neuropathy, which I felt when I first started to aggressively cut sugar last year. It's something that has been concerning me, especially considering the significant drop in my HBA1C levels. Doctors say this happens when you cut HBA1C aggressively.
So, here are my questions:
- Is a score of 30 too low for someone managing type 2 diabetes given NHS says that we should be targeting 48?
- Could my drastic lifestyle changes have caused such a significant drop in my HBA1C levels?
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any insights you can provide. I'm also planning to get my official test via NHS tomorrow to compare, as I am slightly dubious around private lab tests.