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Oh dear. I hadn’t realised that my diet was carb heavy? I thought it was fairly normal. I’ve tried as a start to alternate between having low carbs one day, then A more ‘normal’ level the next day, and so on. It’s going ok, but I do feel hungry on the low carb days. Any suggestions how to manage...

@Em16 thank you for your reply, it’s reassuring and you aren’t rambling at all:) . If you don’t mind me asking, what did the other tests show that HbA1c didn’t pick up?

@JoKalsbeek @copilost breakfast is usually eggs or toast. Lunch is then either a sandwich or a jacket potato. But in last 3 months, I’ve been working from home due to the lockdown so breakfast and lunch have become brunch instead - so I’m either having breakfast or lunch, not both. Dinner is...

Thank you Vashti. To be honest, I’m a bit surprised that my level is in the prediabetes range as while my diet could be better if I ate less fats, my sugar and carb intake isn’t high. So a little surprised and concerned that this is something I already need to consider at a relatively young age...

I had my appointment with the clinical pharmacist earlier. My HbA1c result is 43 mmol/mol so I’m considered prediabetes. The pharmacist initially suggested a low dose of metformin but I’d rather manage through diet and exercise. I’d welcome any thoughts or suggestions.

Thank you all for your guidance, it’s been helpful. Will let you know how it goes.

Hello, I had a HbA1c test recently and have been asked to an appointment with a clinical pharmacist at the surgery. I’m quite young so wasn’t expecting this, what could be the reasons for the appointment?