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Amazing result! What an achievement.

Sorry for the deluge of questions but can anyone recommend a device for self-testing?

Cheers for all your help. Just had an omelette with cheese for breakfast. When I think of how many carbs I’ve been eating over the past year it makes me feel disgusted.

I love this explanation. Basically I can make changes from now and see the benefits in 2-3 months time. That’s a great motivator. Time to get cracking with the LCHF diet...

Thanks. I've been dropping weight, but not hugely. Not experienced the urination problem either. It wasn't the GP who requested the tests, it was my doctor at the lipid clinic (I have Familial Hypercholesterolaemia). But yes, definitely remiss!

Hi, Yes, my doctor didn't realise the results were in. I thought the lack of contact must've meant my results were fine, but how wrong I was! I rang today just to check, and got the bad news. I'm getting tested again tomorrow for an up-to-date reading. Kind regards, Chris

Really appreciate you all taking the time to reassure me. Was panicking earlier, but now I feel more positive.

Thank you Jo. More great advice. I've just told my girlfriend - who is a nurse - that it was 103, and she suggested I should be admitted to hospital. This has freaked me out a bit. Am I in immediate danger of complications?

Thank you very much - that's reassuring. I've started making changes immediately. Had my normal white toast for breakfast, which was prior to receiving the diagnosis. For lunch I've just had salad, chicken breast and a handful of nuts.

Hi all, The hospital called this morning with my recent blood test results, and I was alarmed to discover that my hba1c is 103. I think it's fair to say immediate action is required. I eat & drink fairly poorly and I'm overweight and do no exercise (having once been a competitive cyclist), so...