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Thanks - yes I forgot that normal range is under 6 so they use that as baseline.

Hi - I have just received my latest result from the GP - it is the same as last time at 6.4%. However they are saying the threshold is now 5.9% so I need to go in, I'm sure they used 6.5% as the diabetic threshold last time I went. Anyone else had this? Thanks Angie

I have 2 out of 3 brothers diagnosed as T2, they were diagnosed later than me, as far as I'm aware they take metformin but I have no idea how well controlled they are. They still appear to eat whatever they want! Neither of them have obvious insulin resistance symptoms. I'm the type that wants...

I got a couple of test results back - both insulin and c peptide are pretty low insulin - 2.6 and c peptide 0.9 GAD won't be back until next week. regardless of that result I'm assuming with low insulin level that I am going to need medication at some point even if I'm ok with diet only at the...

Hi Avalonsdad - I run 4 or 5 days a week, mileage depends on what I'm training for but about to start longer runs again for a marathon in Aug. I used to fuel much the same as you before longer runs, gels during and cake, peanut butter, bagel etc after. Have only recently been diagnosed type 2...

Thanks @Daibell I will have the gad test. Think I need to be patient and see what my bg levels are like in 6 months or so.

This is why I'm confused i think - I don't have any symptoms like that - which leads me to believe that I'm not producing enough insulin .... but isn't that more a type one symptom, unless you have killed off your beta cells by being resistant in the first place. Maybe I'm over thinking it and...

Thanks everyone @urbanracer I'm well aware of the stereotype/ media representation of T2. I only became aware of 1.5/ LADA from posting on here - until someone suggested it I just assumed I was T2. I guess what I would like to know is if I am insulin resistant or don't produce enough insulin. I...

Hi - I have recently been diagnosed as type 2, although 2nd Hba1c was just in pre diabetic range. I am planning to get GAD and C peptide tests done as I am skinny and exercise regularly so wonder if I am 1.5 really. GP not interested so will do it privately and was wondering if I should get...

Thought I would post a quick update as I have had the results of a second HBa1c - this time it was 6.3% (from 6.7% a month ago) so back in the pre diabetic range - have to say I was really pleased as it looks like I can control with diet for now. My GP was less than encouraging - he gave me a...

Thanks everyone for the helpful info. Daibell -I will stay well away from statins, my hdl is at a good level fortunately. I think I am most freaked out by the idea of medication for life as I have been lucky to not have much to do with docs so far. I guess at 52 I should expect that to change...

Thanks Brunneria - I'm in the UK so think the HbA1c is %. I have changed doc since 2013 - asked my current GP why they wouldn't have called me back 3 years ago and she said they didn't go by the HbA1c reading then - my fasting glucose was ok at the time although towards the higher end. It's...

Hi – I was diagnosed last week but apparently I can’t attend the diabetic clinic until I have a second high hba1c test. Told to wait a month and get it tested again then make an appointment. Should I wait that long or just get it done asap? I’m currently self testing to see what foods affect me...