Hi,
I just had my first HBA1C since being diagnosed in aug, about 1.5 months ago
At the time in Aug, these were my reading
Fasting Glucose - 15.9
HBA1C - wasnt measured
Cholesterol - 5.6
BP was within guidelines
Results today
Fasting Glucose - 6.2
HBA1C - 8.9
Cholesterol - 5.3
BP was within guidelines
Not too happy about the HBA1C, there is more work to do. I have been low carbing since beginning of sep, i estimate under 50g /day. I am already taking 1000g of metformin a day, and the doctor wanted to add some Gliclazide to it. I refused that and asked to see how the numbers are on the next review in Dec.
However he did prescribe me 2.5g of Lisinopril a day. He said my kidney functions and blood pressure is fine, but by taking the tablets it will help protect my kidneys. I dont really want to take any extra medication if i dont it!! Has anyone had experience with Lisinopril especially in these circumstances where your kidney and BP readings are fine? Im not sure whether i should take them or not...
Thanks
David
I just had my first HBA1C since being diagnosed in aug, about 1.5 months ago
At the time in Aug, these were my reading
Fasting Glucose - 15.9
HBA1C - wasnt measured
Cholesterol - 5.6
BP was within guidelines
Results today
Fasting Glucose - 6.2
HBA1C - 8.9
Cholesterol - 5.3
BP was within guidelines
Not too happy about the HBA1C, there is more work to do. I have been low carbing since beginning of sep, i estimate under 50g /day. I am already taking 1000g of metformin a day, and the doctor wanted to add some Gliclazide to it. I refused that and asked to see how the numbers are on the next review in Dec.
However he did prescribe me 2.5g of Lisinopril a day. He said my kidney functions and blood pressure is fine, but by taking the tablets it will help protect my kidneys. I dont really want to take any extra medication if i dont it!! Has anyone had experience with Lisinopril especially in these circumstances where your kidney and BP readings are fine? Im not sure whether i should take them or not...
Thanks
David