Still struggling with diet my hb1ac is now 53 is that ok or do I need to get it lower I bought bg monitor how often should I test anyone now please
I suspect that you may get some answers telling you that your Hba1c can never be too low (although that's not true; ask anyone who has had a "hypo"
)
Anything between 48 and 58 is regarded as "good" control by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) and anything below 48 is considered "excellent" control. Anything below 48 is also (I think I'm right) regarded as being symptomatic of someone who is pre-diabetic, if that person is not doing anything actively to reduce their blood sugar, rather than actually diabetic. As I said above, the lower you can get your levels, the less danger of developing complications, but some people can achieve more than others. Personally, I'd start getting a bit uncomfortable if I were lower than 37 or 38 (medical staff are advised to "check for hypo" if the level goes below 40), but there's no danger of that for me at the moment - or, possibly, ever! Mid 40s would be a good point to aim for, in the medium term, in my opinion. However, 53 is a good start, so don't be downhearted at all.
Usual disclaimers apply: This is just my opinion, based on what I have learned since being diagnosed T2. I am neither a Doctor, a Biologist nor an Endocrinologist, and all of us are different, physically. Strictly speaking, the only person you should rely on to advise you about the most appropriate levels in your case is a qualified medical practitioner who is familiar with you and your medical history and physical condition.
(Edit: correction - I've just checked the tables and the actual advice is to "Rule out Hypoglycaemia" if the Hba1c is less than 42. Useful reference table
here).