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Is my HbA1c too low?

Claire71

Claire71

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Type of diabetes
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Tablets (oral)
I was diagnosed in october with an aba1c of 58 and put on metformin. A retest said it is now 34. I have lost 4 Stones in weight. Could it bee too low?
 
Not in my books I'm 39 and it's taken a lot of hard work as long as your not having too many hypo's. In my case clinic says a bit on the low side and GP says perfect for age weight and height so who do I go by ?
 
masonbason63 said:
Not in my books I'm 39 and it's taken a lot of hard work as long as your not having too many hypo's. In my case clinic says a bit on the low side and GP says perfect for age weight and height so who do I go by ?
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Hba1c of 39 not age I wish
 
Well done Claire
Targets for HbA1c are as follows:

  • For people without diabetes, the range is 20-41 mmol/mol
    (4-5.9%)
  • For people with diabetes, an HbA1c level of 48 mmol/mol
    (6.5%)     is considered good control, although some people may prefer their numbers to be closer to that of non-diabetics
 
I have also been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in december. I get dizzy when i stand up. Not sure which condition it was related to.
 
Hello and welcome Claire! You have achieved so much, well done! I reduced my hba1c from 61 to 38, gp then advised stopping forxiga as he thought I could be "going too low" last hba1c in feb to check on my reaction was 39 which I like! Up until Feb I've lost over 5st too and still losing
 
catinahat said:
Well done Claire
Targets for HbA1c are as follows:

  • For people without diabetes, the range is 20-41 mmol/mol
    (4-5.9%)
  • For people with diabetes, an HbA1c level of 48 mmol/mol
    (6.5%)     is considered good control, although some people may prefer their numbers to be closer to that of non-diabetics
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When diagnosed last June with 61 the nurse practitioner said he'd like around 50 ideally, when I commented why not just "get it lower" he looked at me like I was stupid! My dn is thrilled at my change and when I was edgy about possible raised hba1c non-meds she seemed to think a slight rise was fine- but I didn't, if my next is more than 39 I will requesting meds again as I DO NOT want diabetic levels, even controlled ones! Wish they could see that point!
 
Claire71 said:
Its not easy is it? I am currently fighting the urge for white toast and butter
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My post yesterday about an easter indulgence of a hot cross bun.... I had it with proper butter, I was 5.8 pre and I hr was 7.8 2 hrs 7.7 so I didn't spike more than the two points recommended- but I wasn't actually drooling and felt like I could have actually left it, that was my first bread since last June so clearly haven't missed it!!
 
Doctor says she will take me off metformin if next test is low. Internet suggests RA and diabetes is linked so I dont know if the RA drugs are helping with sugar levels. All a bit of a shock. Never really been ill before and now have 2 serious conditions
 
Thanks Mike i am worried that im not eating enough, hence the dizziness. So far I have done no excerise due to RA but i am starting RA resistance training next week and dont want to end up falling over
 
Be careful with all of that @Claire71 .... 4 stone is a heck of a lot in such a short time. Just pace yourself would be my advice :)

Wish you well :)
 
Claire71 said:
Thanks Mike i am worried that im not eating enough, hence the dizziness. So far I have done no excerise due to RA but i am starting RA resistance training next week and dont want to end up falling over
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You certainly need to make sure you eat enough, it's hard after years of low cal/fat being the way to go to lose weight and feeling hungry. You should find with lchf you can easily fill up without going overboard portion wise though
 
I went on a desmond course they said low fat, sugar and carb. I basically eat lean meat and salad and the odd yoghurt i am always hungry. Is this advice wrong
 
Mike D said:
IMO that would not work for me at all. The reverse is what many subscribe to. ..... and sugars? No way
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Exactly mike.....We (the ones dealing with it!) Know low fat means high sugar yet THEY preach to us about it!! Crazy!!
 
Claire71 said:
I went on a desmond course they said low fat, sugar and carb. I basically eat lean meat and salad and the odd yoghurt i am always hungry. Is this advice wrong
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Most of us that have been on the courses shock them with our ways, yet they applaud our results!! The "nice" guidelines they follow need seriously up - dating. Even in my short time since diagnosis I can sense my dn views opening up more regards low carb higher fat and if it works for you as an individual then carry on, as apposed to back in june when I was told to have a fist full of carbs every meal and low fat!!
 
Dizziness when standing up can be blood pressure related. Usually low bp, I think. But I'm not an expert!

I get it if I stand too quickly after a bath. The heat also has an effect.
 
Thanks for the info it is very confusing. Gp seems to blame everuthing on diabetes but now have level of 34 and feel no better so must be RA causing pain and swelling. I do wonder whether to trust whst gp says
 
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