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Today I got the result of my Hba1c blood test which took place on 20 January, it's 38 and I'm pretty pleased with myself. Pretty good IMO, I've cut back on carbs and gone for a walk almost every day (ice on the pavements permitting), November figure 129 miles. When first diagnosed on 26 Sep...

I had my appointment with the DN and was very impressed with her knowledge and efficiency. On her scales I weighed 82 Kg. I told her that since my telephone conversation with the Dr I'd lost about a stone in weight. I told her that I felt that as my HbA1c figures were just above the...

My first meeting with the DN is due on 17 Nov; now I've read that some sufferers develop sores around their private parts. If that's true, and she does a tickle test in that region, I'm hoping she has warm hands and goes easy on the tickling stick. Thus far I don’t seem to have developed any...

Thanks I did say it is my reckoning (with a typo)!

Thanks I was given my 1st figure of 50 on the afternoon of 11th Oct I cut out the carbs and took to the pavements 2nd Blood Test on 14th Oct at 0830 hrs I was given my 2nd figure of 49 on 17th Oct By my recconing I reduced my figure by one point in just over 2 days?

Following my recent two HbA1c blood tests of 50 (26 Sep) and 49 (14 Oct) the Dr phoned me on 17 Oct and suggested I go on medication (Metformin). I asked her for a stay of execution for six months to try and sort myself out with diet and exercise. She kindly agreed but said I’d benefit from an...

Please, is it the cheerios or skimmed milk which is worse, or both? Thanks

Thanks Ronan I guess you could say "I'm a Cereal Offender" :)

Hi, do I understand the maths correctly? Your original reading of HbA1c was 60. Following your panic attack (sorry for that) your reading was 5.1 mol, is that 32 HbA1c? If that's the case and you stay at 32, would you then class yourself as NOT diabetic? Did you have to pay for your glucose...

Bad News, Good News - a bit of each! Bad: The Dr phoned me yesterday and stated that I am Type 2, the HbA1c reading being 49. Good: My reading dropped from 50 to 49 between 26 Sep and 14 Oct, I put the brakes on Carbs after my first phone call on 11 Oct, by my reckoning I dropped one point...

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I’ve relapsed! Unfortunately a year ago this month my wife had a venus stroke and was admitted to hospital for 31 days. As such, I’ve had to take on most if NOT all of the chores completed by my wife. Having found her on the bedroom floor following the stroke I’ve been reluctant to go out for...

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Last week I asked the Dr if I could have a six monthly HbA1c check, a different Dr had stated I should have a yearly check. I told the current Dr that I had lost a couple of stones in weight, taken regular walks of approx 80 minutes a day and I'd like to see if my readings were taking me in the...

Thanx, yes I am taking steps. Unfortunately my doctor said that I should return to the surgery at the one year point to have a further blood test, he didn't say HbA1c, but as he said my level was 46 I've got to assume that is the test. I'm seriously thinking of approaching him at the 6 month...

Thanx Alison, yes I was 14st 7lbs when the doctor wanted to see me. This morning I weighed 12st 12lbs. I had a two week holiday in an all inclusive hotel - I weighed the same at the start and end of the holiday. Weight loss approx 10kg in new money. I've started speed walking - I've only kept a...

Thanx as such I'm NOT interested in the program more interested in trying to understand the maths. My doctor only gave me one figure, ie 46. This was the site which stated a 1.2% reduction. https://www.type2testing.com/ see photo below For Slip: Thanx for the link and your helpful...

Hi, my doctor told me I was prediabetic and gave me the figure 46. I read that if one carries out such-and-such a program one could lower their (HBA1C ?) level by 1.2% over a period of one year. Could someone please advise me of the formula used, do I just take 1.2% away from 46? This would...

Thanx everyone. The doctor called me forward from Friday to today. My reading is 46. The doctor said I should exercise more, eat less food, and to have another blood test in a year's time. I've also to attend a Diabetes Essentials one day course at a local hospital. I'd say that according...

Thank you very much. I'm not sure what type of blood test I was given. The doctor stated that the blood test might suggest what had caused the blood and nitrates in my urine and the blood test had to be taken after I had completed the antibiotics. The doctor also did an internal prostate...