Hi all,
Still learning all about type 2 (and feeling very in the dark).
I have a HbA1c currently of 51.
I understand below 42 is normal, 43-47 is pre diabetes and 48+ diagnosis threshold.
At the point of diagnosis a year ago, my HbA1c was 54. It then reduced to 51, reduced further still to 47 and is back up to 51mmol.
My GP says I don’t need medication but rather it’s a case of lifestyle changes.
So, a part of me wonders how bad “51” actually is. I mean I’ve seen some posts here of people being 100 plus.
I appreciate anything above 42 increases risk of strokes, heart attacks etc. But how significant is a 51 HbA1c given current guidelines?
Basically, is it a major concern or just something I need to be more considerate of? I’ve even started on Libre 2 but don’t even know if it’s necessary!
Still learning all about type 2 (and feeling very in the dark).
I have a HbA1c currently of 51.
I understand below 42 is normal, 43-47 is pre diabetes and 48+ diagnosis threshold.
At the point of diagnosis a year ago, my HbA1c was 54. It then reduced to 51, reduced further still to 47 and is back up to 51mmol.
My GP says I don’t need medication but rather it’s a case of lifestyle changes.
So, a part of me wonders how bad “51” actually is. I mean I’ve seen some posts here of people being 100 plus.
I appreciate anything above 42 increases risk of strokes, heart attacks etc. But how significant is a 51 HbA1c given current guidelines?
Basically, is it a major concern or just something I need to be more considerate of? I’ve even started on Libre 2 but don’t even know if it’s necessary!
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