Recent Content by Richard7370

Thanks Chris, no you explained yourself fine, I'm just not sure why the GP requested a fasting test when HbA1c doesn't need to be fasting, but I'm also on a statin so maybe it was due to that, to get the lipid levels. I understand that my level was only just over the threshold. Thanks for...

Thanks Chris. Not sure why the doctor asked for a fasting test then, maybe it was because of cholesterol being tested. Must admit I've been feeling very depressed today and have not been fun to be around. Really hoping I can turn this round, having talked to my next door neighbour today it...

Hi, I'm Richard, just joined this morning as I was told yesterday I'm in the pre-diabetic range following a fasting HbA1c and need to be start being careful and limit sugar intake. Got another test in 6 weeks. I'm 53, work as community mental health nurse and live with my cat George. In my...