Hey!!!! It has gone down. It may only be a tad down, but still down, and a good reading.
I do understand though. I was really disappointed with my last HbA1c (also 43) as my own records led me to expect 40ish. So I know how you feel after working so hard. Perhaps it's time to go back to basics. Scrutinise your food diary and levels, have a look at what you can tweak. A few less carbs is probably the way forward, smaller portions of anything carby and more frequent testing out your meals. Try aiming for a lower post prandial target (whatever suits you best) and most of all, no stressing about it.
Could the test have been skewed in some way? Such as, are you anaemic?
Hardly touch bread and have the smallest amount of potato. Obviously must try harder. Problem is, I thought I was trying extemely hard, so this result has thrown me somewhat.It has come down which is a good thing. I don't know what you eat but it could be that you need to tweak the amount of carbs a bit more. I also find that things like bread ( apart from spelt) , spuds etc spike me far more than leafy and other root veg even if the total carb content is the same.
No. After 6.5 years, I finally weaned myself off them in May, 2014, prior to having major knee surgery.Are you on steroids Lynn?
No. After 6.5 years, I finally weaned myself off them in May, 2014, prior to having major knee surgery.
Haven't been measuring grams of carbs. Have been relying on testing BS levels.Yes, fighting steroids and their ability to raise levels is hard. Perhaps you should be kinder on yourself.
How many grams of carbs are you allowing yourself?
Hello Lynn,Doctor has just phoned with my last test result - 43 - so feeling quite disappointed. Have been keeping such a close eye on my diet. Not close enough, it would seem.
Omeprazole and low dose Amlodipine.Hello Lynn,
Mine fluctuates between 41 and 64. Spare you taking any medication? Good luck
Typical menu:
Breakfast Fage yogurt, 3 strawbs and flaxseed. 6.0/6.2
Lunch Tuna mayonnaise, avocado 5.3/6.5
Dinner Pork chop, runner beans, raspberries and double cream 5.8/5.9
Prebreakfast readings are almost always around 6.1. Because of knee pain, I sleep badly and am really restless.