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  1. EKW4Y

    HbA1c of 38

    Hi, my first (as far as I know) test result was "38, No further action" as quoted by the nurse who rang me back after I called for the result. Does that mean that I definitely don't have pre-diabetes? (Does this make me Pre-Prediabetic? ;) ) I have stopped testing now but after four weeks of...
  2. EKW4Y

    Seeing Doctor next week.

    Thanks for your comments, my GP agreed that the readings looked a little on the high side and sent me for an HbA1C test - now awaiting the results.
  3. EKW4Y

    Seeing Doctor next week.

    Hi, I am not diagnosed but suspect I may be prediabetic or diabetic. For the last three weeks (almost) I have monitored my blood in the morning before eating or drinking and the average level equates to 7.2mmol/l. (Fasting/morning). My sister thinks I have nothing to worry about with the levels...
  4. EKW4Y

    Not diagnosed, seeking advice please.

    Thank you for this x
  5. EKW4Y

    Not diagnosed, seeking advice please.

    Thank you for this x
  6. EKW4Y

    Not diagnosed, seeking advice please.

    Thank you for the welcome and information x
  7. EKW4Y

    Not diagnosed, seeking advice please.

    Thank you for this Bluetit1802, most informative x
  8. EKW4Y

    Not diagnosed, seeking advice please.

    Thank you for this, Resurgam, most encouraging I take onboard what you are saying - I stopped going to slimming world (as my weight was stationary), there I was told 'fill up on wholewheat pasta and fruit' etc - I'm now realising that (if I am indeed diabetic or prediabetic) this might not be in...
  9. EKW4Y

    Not diagnosed, seeking advice please.

    Thank you for this Rachox, I am seeing the GP in a couple of weeks so I should have a few more readings to take and know what I should be asking him if I still have any concerns at the appointment. I am most impressed with your weight loss, well done you x
  10. EKW4Y

    Not diagnosed, seeking advice please.

    Thank you HSSS for your quick reply - it dawned on me tonight that I have been exceptionally good and only eaten sparingly this week (because of my concerns) so the results, if anything might be a little lower than my 'normal', I shall try to eat my regular diet over the next few days and see if...
  11. EKW4Y

    Not diagnosed, seeking advice please.

    Hi, I am female, age 57, 5'4" and weigh 15 1/2 stone so technically obese. I have a history of breast cancer (2007) and opted for a total hysterectomy about five/six years ago to reduce the chances of breast cancer returning (oestrogen positive cancer). After the operation, I soon developed...