Recent Content by Barbara93

Hi everyone Firstly I am not diabetic but have always felt dizzy, weak, sick if I didn’t eat on time. I am hypothyroid on levothyroxine. No other medications. I don’t drink or smoke and BMI is around 20. My first HBA1C was 40 many years ago, so I decided to get a meter and check few times a...

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I am 61 year old woman. 8stone and walk 10,000 steps most days & yoga. Hypothyroid 7 years on 50mcg Levothyroxine. I have never felt well since diagnosis, but if your thyroid levels are normal no one is interested. I developed anxiety 5 years ago not on any meds. Have tried CBT but still have...

Hi Kenny Thanks for replying. My A1c reading of 53 was July 21. Two weeks later it was 37!! Just got told (by receptionist) that it’s normal now no need to see GP. I know this is not normal and my morning BS remain 5.6 with the highest 6.3. The blurred vision has stopped, but just before lunch...

Strange things are a happening Hi there Diagnosed hypothyroid in 2016,menopause year later. Developed anxiety 4 years ago out of the blue. Never felt well since. HBa1c since 2017 have been lowest 32 highest 42. Weight constant 7st 6 ish for last 4 years. My last HBa1c was 53 prior to which I...

Thanks for reply forgot to say I had also increased my steps in those 2 weeks ie short walks after meals. Btw I am normally active anyway and weigh 7 st 6 pounds

Not diabetic but hypothyroid had recent HBa1c and it was 53 previous was 37 only had 1 high one in 4 years 42. I cut down on treats just had low carbs and 2 weeks later was 37. My question can it come down that quickly Thanks

Please can someone advise Diagnosed hypothyroid 4 years ago well controlled. HBa1c over time has been lowest 36 and 42 once in 4 years. Recently it went from 36 to 53 in 9 months. So I stopped all sweet treats ice cream bread cakes biscuits and increased my steps. Two weeks later it is now 37...