I have recently had my hba1c tested as part of a load of blood tests whilst my doctor was treating me for something.
My HBA1c came back at 57. I spoke to my surgery's diabetic nurse who said that diabetes isn't usually diagnosed until 2 high HBA1cs are recorded. She advised on diet and suggested a get a blood glucose machine to keep and eye on my blood sugar, suggesting to do this twice a day- first thing in the morning and before my evening meal. She said I"d be retested in 3 months time where hopefully my diet had brought the HBA1c level down and if that can be maintained then I would not be diagnosed.
However I note that my GP has actually coded on my records that I am a type 2 diabetic and I have now been sent an invite for diabetic eye screening- so it appears they are not waiting for a second HBA1c. I have been given little info though, and not been referred to an education program.
Ive been doing the blood glucose for about 6 weeks now. They are usually around 7 mmol/L in the morning - though I have had 2 that were just over 10, but that was when I had a lot of carbs the night before which I am cutting down on.
They are anywhere between 4.4 & 6 before my evening meal. I have no idea if thats any good or not - the only thing the nurse said was 10 would be quite high? Can anyone advise?
I now see advice on here that blood glucose monitoring should be done before and after meals. Im just a bit confused at what I should be doing & feel I have been given little info. Im also suprised at being told that you are not normally diagnosed until two high results, then have it on my records that I am diabetic.
Feeling a bit lost and confused and welcome any advice!
My HBA1c came back at 57. I spoke to my surgery's diabetic nurse who said that diabetes isn't usually diagnosed until 2 high HBA1cs are recorded. She advised on diet and suggested a get a blood glucose machine to keep and eye on my blood sugar, suggesting to do this twice a day- first thing in the morning and before my evening meal. She said I"d be retested in 3 months time where hopefully my diet had brought the HBA1c level down and if that can be maintained then I would not be diagnosed.
However I note that my GP has actually coded on my records that I am a type 2 diabetic and I have now been sent an invite for diabetic eye screening- so it appears they are not waiting for a second HBA1c. I have been given little info though, and not been referred to an education program.
Ive been doing the blood glucose for about 6 weeks now. They are usually around 7 mmol/L in the morning - though I have had 2 that were just over 10, but that was when I had a lot of carbs the night before which I am cutting down on.
They are anywhere between 4.4 & 6 before my evening meal. I have no idea if thats any good or not - the only thing the nurse said was 10 would be quite high? Can anyone advise?
I now see advice on here that blood glucose monitoring should be done before and after meals. Im just a bit confused at what I should be doing & feel I have been given little info. Im also suprised at being told that you are not normally diagnosed until two high results, then have it on my records that I am diabetic.
Feeling a bit lost and confused and welcome any advice!