Hba1c confusion

[Saimaci]

Yes in diagnostic terms..
to be "safe" its best to aim to get to lower than 40 mmol/m through dietary changes.
Cut out starchy carbs and any sugar (sorry that does include cake).
Base meals around meat, fish and above ground vegetables if desired.
Try not to eat between meals and maybe reduce to 2 meals per day.

Yes in diagnostic terms..
to be "safe" its best to aim to get to lower than 40 mmol/m through dietary changes.

I'm assuming 42 is not pre diabetic but a red light to warn me I could be going in the direction of pre diabetes. The concern I had was how quickly my hba1c has gone from 30 to 42 in 9 months.



Try not to eat between meals and maybe reduce to 2 meals per day.

I'm going to give it ago by reducing foods and looking into low carb meals. I'm Asian and a huge chunk of our diet is carb based e.g. chappatis but saying that the flour we use is wholemeal not sure if that makes a difference. The hardest part will be fizzy drinks. Not sure if this the correct thing do but I can only go on how I feel. My plan is to reduce the fizzy drinks to twice a week for a month this is going from 4 cans a day. I feel so ashamed typing how many cans I drink in a day. And then go tee total. I can't stand sugarless fizzy drinks. Thanks for your help.

 

[VashtiB]

Hi Saimaci,

Unfortunately the type of flour doesn't matter- it is all carbs.

With respect to fizzy drinks- I understand what you are saying but maybe just for a month only have the diet ones as that will make it less likely that you will drink them.

You can also try sparkling mineral water with some lemon juice or a slice of lemon. I know it is hard. I find it difficult but stick mostly to water. I also drink tea a bit as I have that black but coffee with double cream can also help.

You don't need to be ashamed- a lot of us understand how addictive carbs can be- for me it is chocolate. I haven't had any since my diagnosis and I miss it nearly every day. I really get it- but the damage that diabetes can do to your body can be severe. For me the loss of eyesight would be catastrophic- I work in a rural legal practise with no scope if I can't see. The fear has kept me going. I'm not going to say it is easy but- you are a lot younger than me and I would hate to see you have some of the possible consequences of uncontrolled diabetes.

And remember- you may not have diabetes but any steps you take now will help you prevent developing any more insulin resistance then you may have at the moment.

Let us know the results of the retest.

 

[Lotties]

I'm going to give it ago by reducing foods and looking into low carb meals. I'm Asian and a huge chunk of our diet is carb based e.g. chappatis but saying that the flour we use is wholemeal not sure if that makes a difference. The hardest part will be fizzy drinks. Not sure if this the correct thing do but I can only go on how I feel. My plan is to reduce the fizzy drinks to twice a week for a month this is going from 4 cans a day. I feel so ashamed typing how many cans I drink in a day. And then go tee total. I can't stand sugarless fizzy drinks. Thanks for your help.

Have you tried just plain soda water (probably, but just thought I'd ask)?

 

[Lotties]

https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/around-world
This has some examples of low carb recipes from around the world that may give you some alternatives that you can get ideas from.
The good news is on low-carb animal fats such as ghee and cream are OK. I would stay away from vegetable fats, personally.
Google brings up other options. With lots of countries around the world taking up low-carb lifestyles, information abounds.
https://www.gqindia.com/content/how-to-lose-weight-follow-this-7-day-indian-low-carb-diet-plan

 

[Saimaci]

Hi Saimaci,

Unfortunately the type of flour doesn't matter- it is all carbs.

With respect to fizzy drinks- I understand what you are saying but maybe just for a month only have the diet ones as that will make it less likely that you will drink them.

You can also try sparkling mineral water with some lemon juice or a slice of lemon. I know it is hard. I find it difficult but stick mostly to water. I also drink tea a bit as I have that black but coffee with double cream can also help.

You don't need to be ashamed- a lot of us understand how addictive carbs can be- for me it is chocolate. I haven't had any since my diagnosis and I miss it nearly every day. I really get it- but the damage that diabetes can do to your body can be severe. For me the loss of eyesight would be catastrophic- I work in a rural legal practise with no scope if I can't see. The fear has kept me going. I'm not going to say it is easy but- you are a lot younger than me and I would hate to see you have some of the possible consequences of uncontrolled diabetes.

And remember- you may not have diabetes but any steps you take now will help you prevent developing any more insulin resistance then you may have at the moment.

Let us know the results of the retest.

Morning Vashti,

I will let you know how I get on with the repeat b/t and I have noted your helpful advice.

The more I'm finding out about Diabetes and the complications it can have long term the more I want to prevent it. I guess it has taken this wake up call for me to now break the pointless cycle I've been in relation to binge eating and from now on make better choices for myself.

I have b/t booked for the 22nd. I will update when I get my results through. Thank you for your help again.

 

[Marie 2]

I have a feeling if you stop your sugared fizzy drinks it will make a huge difference in your blood sugars, especially if you were drinking 4 a day. It really is pure sugar water at about 40 carbs a can.

They say it takes 3 weeks to retrain your taste buds. So try to go without for a month.

And get a meter and start testing, it's the best investment you can do for your health.

 

[Saimaci]

I have a feeling if you stop your sugared fizzy drinks it will make a huge difference in your blood sugars, especially if you were drinking 4 a day. It really is pure sugar water at about 40 carbs a can.

They say it takes 3 weeks to retrain your taste buds. So try to go without for a month.

And get a meter and start testing, it's the best investment you can do for your health.

Thank you Maria, I'm going to make a change.

Thank you for your advice.