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Hba1c results

51 needs some work ... rises are not ideal. Get some control and put those numbers back where they belong.
 
frustrating - mine went down to 51 (from 102 initially) - whereas the dietician said I could come off gliclizade. 3 months later - retested at 59! so back on meds (which reminds me I need to get retested!)
 
My HB1ac was 88 2 years ago got it down to 65 thought I was doing ok, must try harder. Went to see diabetic Nurse last week saying I give up I will go on insulin been avoiding it for 6 years, especially when my partner said it is a shame that you have to go on insulin Because you can not control what goes in your mouth.

I would say that My Mother and her 5 siblings all have diabetes and 3 out of 4 of my siblings have diabetes type unfortunately my partner is under the impression that anyone with type 2 can not control what they eat.
 
JillCoulter-King said:
My HB1ac was 88 2 years ago got it down to 65 thought I was doing ok, must try harder. Went to see diabetic Nurse last week saying I give up I will go on insulin been avoiding it for 6 years, especially when my partner said it is a shame that you have to go on insulin Because you can not control what goes in your mouth.

I would say that My Mother and her 5 siblings all have diabetes and 3 out of 4 of my siblings have diabetes type unfortunately my partner is under the impression that anyone with type 2 can not control what they eat.
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A drop from 88 to 65 is very good, but the 65 is still far too high and can be reduced with a suitable diet that restricts not just sugar but also carbohydrate.

What are you doing to try and keep those levels down? It is essential to control what you eat, and by doing that properly you could avoid insulin if that is what you want. Injecting insulin is no walk in the park.

Can you tell us what you do eat in a typical day? Maybe we can help you.
 
I went a saw dietitian and was completely honest what I ate and she said why I am seeing her as I know what I'm doing my diet is healthy and I can control what I eat I don't have sugar, carbs cut fat off meat, don't fry anything I use my air fryer and still my numbers are rising. Starting to question if I'm type2 or mody diabetic. I'm seeing doctors on Thursday so I'll take it from there.
 
Hartnell6 said:
I went a saw dietitian and was completely honest what I ate and she said why I am seeing her as I know what I'm doing my diet is healthy and I can control what I eat I don't have sugar, carbs cut fat off meat, don't fry anything I use my air fryer and still my numbers are rising. Starting to question if I'm type2 or mody diabetic. I'm seeing doctors on Thursday so I'll take it from there.
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How many grams of carbs do you eat in a day?
 
48 to 51. not ideal, but its not 80-90 so please take the time to work out what is good for you, what isn't as good and act on what you know.
<30G of carbs a day is good. Is it all in one meal or spread out in the day?
What fruits do you eat? There may be something lurking that is unhelpful.

Drink lots of water
Stay positive, you can do this, you are in for the long hall not just one meal.

Metformin works for me, it will be very different when you are not with child. As much as I have a great respect for those who can manage this with diet, (those who show what is possible you are awesome) would you take a paracetamol if you had a headache? If and you need to decide this if now is the time for meds will you give it a go?

just my thoughts
 
Hartnell6 said:
I went a saw dietitian and was completely honest what I ate and she said why I am seeing her as I know what I'm doing my diet is healthy and I can control what I eat I don't have sugar, carbs cut fat off meat, don't fry anything I use my air fryer and still my numbers are rising. Starting to question if I'm type2 or mody diabetic. I'm seeing doctors on Thursday so I'll take it from there.
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I am sure you know - lower your carbs food and/or liquids , and artificial sweetners if ingesting - I am working on this one now again.. bloating out alot.
 
I'm now starting meds glicazide I hope I can tolerate them. And I'm booked in to see the diabetic nurse
 
Hartnell6 said:
I'm now starting meds glicazide I hope I can tolerate them. And I'm booked in to see the diabetic nurse
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Be careful if you are low carbing with Gliclazide. It stimulates the pancreas to produce extra insulin, which can lower your blood sugars too much if too much insulin is produced. You need to test regularly after meals to make sure your levels are OK until you get used to things.
 
I don't like Gliclazide as it can often require you to eat carbs to correct low levels, just what we should not be doing. There are newer drugs that help your body put the BG down the wc that may be a better option.

If I had to choose between Gliclazide or putting up with a HbA1c of 50, it would be a hard choose, as Gliclazide has an increased risk of hart attaches and strokes so you have to compare that to the risks of a HbA1c of 50,.
 
I'm not keen on starting gliclazide I'm going to discuss with the diabetic nurse on Monday as I've already got an increased risk of strokes due to having a blood clotting disorder and o. Aspirin daily . And I've been told I will get a meter on prescription as I'm going to be prone to hypos. I'm just worried about feeling worse than I already do. Just want to feel normalish again.
 
ringi said:
I don't like Gliclazide as it can often require you to eat carbs to correct low levels, just what we should not be doing. There are newer drugs that help your body put the BG down the wc that may be a better option.

If I had to choose between Gliclazide or putting up with a HbA1c of 50, it would be a hard choose, as Gliclazide has an increased risk of hart attaches and strokes so you have to compare that to the risks of a HbA1c of 50,.
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I take gliclizide and eat under 30g cabsquite happily - different people will have different responses to medications depending on a whole load of factors
 
Hi @Hartnell6 ...the meter will help. Keep doing what you are doing for now but record what you eat alongside your meter readings (before and 2- 2.5 hours after eating) will let you know a bit more. Also record the time you eat and test at and the time you take your Gliclazide...and look for patterns in these records. Are you taking any other meds which might increase blood sugar? Good luck.
 
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