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  1. LizH1962

    HBA1C risen sharply over a year

    @Mike D @JoKalsbeek @xfieldok @Bluetit1802 @Rachox @Antje77 @HICHAM_T2 Hi all, thought I’d update you... Had my abdominal scan on Saturday. Lovely radiographer was a bit puzzled as to why I’d been referred and said he’d send report, but there was nothing visibly wrong. Saw my GP today. He...
  2. LizH1962

    HBA1C risen sharply over a year

    Thank you! I actually had Avocado and smoked salmon for breakfast today - should have seen my husband’s face! Lunch is about to be scrambled eggs with bacon. It will take time, but I’m determined to do it! I’m gazing longingly at my fruit bowl, which has been a huge part of the problem I now...
  3. LizH1962

    HBA1C risen sharply over a year

    Thank you so much to everyone who has replied with so much info. My GP practice was listed as one of the ten worst in England - with good reason. Not once did I receive advice beyond ‘watch what you eat’. Not even a simple diet sheet! However I’ll go with the ‘Marathon and not a sprint’ advice...
  4. LizH1962

    HBA1C risen sharply over a year

    Thank you all. I feel overwhelmed at the moment to be honest. Today’s food was Full fat Greek plain yogurt for breakfast with added blueberries. Lunch was home made vegetable soup. Veg was potatoes, leeks, onions, sweet corn,tomatoes (all homegrown). Dinner was grilled back bacon, scrambled...
  5. LizH1962

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hi, I’m Liz. Live in Southampton, Hampshire, but am Scottish. Retired from a life in Primary Education latterly in Higher Education. Loved it, but 55 came last year and so did grandchildren, so I’m loving being with them! Been type 2 for 10 years and no issues until now with a sudden shock rise...
  6. LizH1962

    HBA1C risen sharply over a year

    Quote deleted. That’s what the doc suggested today. To see if it’s a blip. Hoping it is, but being sent for a scan is worrying!
  7. LizH1962

    HBA1C risen sharply over a year

    Hi I don’t test my blood - diabetic nurse always said no need! In the last year, I’ve retired, had a hysterectomy and started to overhaul my health and fitness. I have slowly lost weight, but got a way to go. I have had an exhausting year with being the child care for our youngest grandson...
  8. LizH1962

    HBA1C risen sharply over a year

    Got a shock today to find my HBA1C had risen to 80 from 43! Doc referring me for a pancreatic ultrasound which has put the wind up me. Anyone else had a similar experience?