Is this HbA1c a good enough result?

[Bluetit1802]

My DN has just rung me with my HbA1c result (tested yesterday). This is my first proper 3 month test, although I had a sneaky one in between.

14th January 53 (7%)
4th March 52 (6.9%)
15 April 50 (6.7%)

My DN said my next one in 3 months will show a bigger improvement because the one yesterday was only 6 weeks after the previous and is still averaging some of my "older" glucose. She seemed very pleased with me AND ...... she has left a meter on reception for me to pick up!!!!

Should I be pleased with this result, or should I be trying harder??

 

[Karbstruck]

You should be very pleased, especially after what the DN said. Congratulations!

 

[sanguine]

Hi Bluetit

I think you should be pleased with that, I would be!

I wonder whether bringing your max daily carb down a bit would be beneficial?

 

[Bluetit1802]

Hi Bluetit

I think you should be pleased with that, I would be!

I wonder whether bringing your max daily carb down a bit would be beneficial?

I have been gradually reducing the carbs and am now down to an average of 110g over the last 10 days. I started at 150, reduced to 130, then to 120. I think I have just about reached my limit now if I want to sustain it. I've also lost 20lbs and still losing. Hoping to keep off the meds.

 

[jack412]

what are your fasting and 2hr tests now?

 

[peacetrain]

Excellent result! And no meds!! Well done!


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[Bluetit1802]

what are your fasting and 2hr tests now?

Absolutely no idea! I haven't tested at all. I have been given a meter by the DN but haven't picked it up from Reception yet. I will do tomorrow.

 

[Kat100]

Big congratulations to you ....Kat x

 

[jack412]

ok, when you have your meter things will be a lot clearer for you
well done on the reduction without a meter, a good a1c target would be under 6 at your next test

I found this helped me a lot
http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045524.php

 

[Ambersilva]

You are reducing your carbs exactly the right way - gradually. When you start testing you will see how different foods affect your glucose levels and which foods raise your blood sugar levels more than others. Any queries on when is the best time to test, come back here and ask. There are many people on here to offer you advice from their own experience.

Best wishes,

A