Recently diagnosed type2

RAYMMCHARG

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Hi, I have been recently diagnosed with t2. My hbac1 was at level 93 last week. I understand this is very high is there anybody who has recovered in reasonable amount of time from this level? I've had history of acute pancreatitis aswell which might be chronic now. Thanks Ray
 

Pipp

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Hi, @RAYMMCHARG , . Welcome.
Yes, people have had HbA1c high and higher than that. It is possible to make improvements.
Have you seen the info @daisy1 posts for new members? Now that I have tagged her she will post here soon. Haveva read, ask questions, and don't despair. You are in the right pla e for support from knowledgeable folks.
 

Antje77

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There are fairly many T2's on here who managed to get their levels to normal or almost normal in 6 months or so. May I ask who diagnosed you? GP or endocrinologist?
With the pancreatitis you might want to get tests to see how much insulin you make. If the diabetes is a result of your pancreatitis that would make you a type 3c. Not every GP is aware of this.
Good luck, and agree with @Pipp , read Daisy's information, it's very useful, regardless of type of diabetes :)
 
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Hiitsme

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Yes (short answer). My HbA1c at diagnosis was 95 so very similar to yours. We are all different, I didn't have acute pancreatitis which may well make a difference and I wouldn't want to give you wrong advice. For me I worked on 3 areas. Diet - I used a meter to work out what different foods did to my bloods, trying to keep the rise down to under 2 from before meal to 2 hours after. Weight loss - only if you need to lose weight. Exercise - I just used walking and increased the amount.
 

Flora123

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Hi. I was 115 at diagnosis and went hard core very low carb immediately. My Hba1c three months later was 36. I didn’t have weight to lose though so not sure if that makes a difference. No meds either. Good luck. I agree with DianeMali above that it dies take a strong will.
 

BibaBee

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Hi, I have been recently diagnosed with t2. My hbac1 was at level 93 last week. I understand this is very high is there anybody who has recovered in reasonable amount of time from this level? I've had history of acute pancreatitis aswell which might be chronic now. Thanks Ray
My husband had a HBA1c of 122 at diagnosis and down to 41 5 months later through LCHF diet and losing over 3 stone. He didn't have acute pancreatitis and like others have said, everyone is different. You'll find plenty support on here, good luck!
 

MikeyJ

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Hi @RAYMMCHARG , I had a HbA1c of 81 at diagnosis in March this year and with Metformin and low carb i punched in at 41 4 months later. Not easy and I don't have the pancreatitis element but as many here have proved goods results can be achieved.

Good luck
 

kokhongw

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HbA1c was 11% on diagnosis of Type 2, went down the carb lite fats friendly rabbit hole and kept it between 5.3-6% over the last couple of years.

Regular testing gives us a good idea which enjoyable food has the least impact on glucose spikes ie less insulin load.
 
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Resurgam

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Two years ago I was at 91, and soon dropped down to levels not considered diabetic.
I am still in that range at two years from diagnosis and must confess that it is just from diet - in the sense that I don't do an exercise routine, but I am quite active these days as I have more energy.
 

lisa5466

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Heartening to read these comments. I was diagnosed at 80 two weeks ago. My bg readings have dropped from high 20s to hovering in low teens since then. LCHF and metformin. Not easy but better than the alternative. Good luck.
 
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daisy1

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@RAYMMCHARG
Hello and welcome to the Forum :) Here is the Basic Information we give to new members and I hope you will find it useful. Ask as many questions as you like and someone will be able to help.

BASIC INFORMATION FOR NEW MEMBERS

Diabetes is the general term to describe people who have blood that is sweeter than normal. A number of different types of diabetes exist.

A diagnosis of diabetes tends to be a big shock for most of us. It’s far from the end of the world though and on this forum you'll find well over 235,000 people who are demonstrating this.

On the forum we have found that with the number of new people being diagnosed with diabetes each day, sometimes the NHS is not being able to give all the advice it would perhaps like to deliver - particularly with regards to people with type 2 diabetes.

The role of carbohydrate

Carbohydrates are a factor in diabetes because they ultimately break down into sugar (glucose) within our blood. We then need enough insulin to either convert the blood sugar into energy for our body, or to store the blood sugar as body fat.

If the amount of carbohydrate we take in is more than our body’s own (or injected) insulin can cope with, then our blood sugar will rise.

The bad news

Research indicates that raised blood sugar levels over a period of years can lead to organ damage, commonly referred to as diabetic complications.

The good news

People on the forum here have shown that there is plenty of opportunity to keep blood sugar levels from going too high. It’s a daily task but it’s within our reach and it’s well worth the effort.

Controlling your carbs

The info below is primarily aimed at people with type 2 diabetes, however, it may also be of benefit for other types of diabetes as well.

There are two approaches to controlling your carbs:
  • Reduce your carbohydrate intake
  • Choose ‘better’ carbohydrates
Reduce your carbohydrates

A large number of people on this forum have chosen to reduce the amount of carbohydrates they eat as they have found this to be an effective way of improving (lowering) their blood sugar levels.

The carbohydrates which tend to have the most pronounced effect on blood sugar levels tend to be starchy carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, bread, potatoes and similar root vegetables, flour based products (pastry, cakes, biscuits, battered food etc) and certain fruits.

Choosing better carbohydrates

The low glycaemic index diet is often favoured by healthcare professionals but some people with diabetes find that low GI does not help their blood sugar enough and may wish to cut out these foods altogether.

Read more on carbohydrates and diabetes.

Over 145,000 people have taken part in the Low Carb Program - a 10 week structured education course that is helping people lose weight and reduce medication dependency by explaining the science behind carbs, insulin and GI.

Eating what works for you

Different people respond differently to different types of food. What works for one person may not work so well for another. The best way to see which foods are working for you is to test your blood sugar with a glucose meter.

To be able to see what effect a particular type of food or meal has on your blood sugar is to do a test before the meal and then test after the meal. A test 2 hours after the meal gives a good idea of how your body has reacted to the meal.

The blood sugar ranges recommended by NICE are as follows:

Blood glucose ranges for type 2 diabetes
  • Before meals: 4 to 7 mmol/l
  • 2 hours after meals: under 8.5 mmol/l
Blood glucose ranges for type 1 diabetes (adults)
  • Before meals: 4 to 7 mmol/l
  • 2 hours after meals: under 9 mmol/l
Blood glucose ranges for type 1 diabetes (children)
  • Before meals: 4 to 8 mmol/l
  • 2 hours after meals: under 10 mmol/l
However, those that are able to, may wish to keep blood sugar levels below the NICE after meal targets.

Access to blood glucose test strips

The NICE guidelines suggest that people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should be offered:
  • structured education to every person and/or their carer at and around the time of diagnosis, with annual reinforcement and review
  • self-monitoring of plasma glucose to a person newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes only as an integral part of his or her self-management education

Therefore both structured education and self-monitoring of blood glucose should be offered to people with type 2 diabetes. Read more on getting access to blood glucose testing supplies.

You may also be interested to read questions to ask at a diabetic clinic.

Note: This post has been edited from Sue/Ken's post to include up to date information.
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paulmh

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Yeah I was 123 on diagnosis last year. I’d got it down to 43 within eight or nine months, using moderate carb (<100g a day), and daily exercise. So it’s doable. We’ll find out next if it’s sustainable... :)
 
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