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Well I’m not sure what to make of it all.. but I had the call for my bloods.. 47 I’d had really low numbers prior to the steroid increase spiking so that obviously counted. From 59 to 47 on steroids seems like a miracle so I’ll stick with it

I think that’s the approach I’m going with too. Such a shame as I tried so hard to get it down in the first place. I guess I’ll have to wait and see

Thank you so much for the detailed reply. I am low carb anyway, usually 20g or less. So I don’t think there’s much to trim unless I go carnivore. The recent increase has been due to a higher steroid dose. It is worrying to find that the last couple of weeks will count for more than the last...

So little background.. I got my HbA1c down to 58 and this was a requirement for surgery. My surgery was then cancelled due to UK doctors strikes. My surgery has now been rebooked but I also take steroids. I’ve had to have a higher dose of steroids and in the past two weeks I’ve seen BG readings...

And you were right.. you did say you thought I’d be okay! I’m chuffed to bits with it :)

Sooo… results are in and my current HbA1c is 58 :D I know there’s a way to go but after only 8-9 weeks I feel like that’s a result and it’s low enough for surgery :)

I needed this laugh - thank you. It helps with the stress of waiting :D

I feel like I’ve done as much as I can in the time frame - so I really hope so!

Blood test this morning! Now we pray

I’m type 2 on insulin due to steroids, and although I low carb, I have to also be in a calorie deficit to keep losing weight or even stay the same. I know for some people just low carb and not monitoring calories works but not for me.

Although not type 1, I’ve been on steroids for 4 years, at varying doses. The result is always the same. Steroid in the am, with an hour BG rises, keeps rising, hits it’s highest around 12/1pm then stays there until around 3-4pm, then gradually starts to decline and numbers around 6/7 come...

5.4 this morning. Libre said I was hypo overnight but finger prick said not so I didn’t correct - glad I didn’t as I’d have woke up much higher.

This gives me some hope. Mine was 82 in April, and I’ve a blood test next week. Need to be below 68/69 for an operation. Fingers crossed!

Haven’t posted in ages as with the weather being nice all my meals have consisted of chicken or burgers with salad. So far today has been: Breakfast: one Asda cheddar sausage and a cup of tea. Lunch: strawberries and yoghurt Dinner: to be confirmed but likely lettuce wrap burgers

Sound advice as always. Here’s hoping.. my op date isn’t until July so my specialist wanted test next week and then again 3 weeks later - by that point we’ll be much further in.. but I also think you raise good points about my libre data. I have a feeling it might be a case of ‘the rules are...

Love this response, thank you so much. At least the good numbers hold a heavier weight. I’d take 67 to be honest, anything else will be a bonus. Test is the 13th and appt on 16th to discuss result so… I’ll take any crossing of fingers, thoughts, vibes… anything going really :D Buuuut… even if...

This is super helpful and it definitely helps manage my expectations. I appreciate until I have the test it is mostly guesswork :)

So.. around 7 weeks ago I had my HbA1c done and it was 82. I am scheduled for surgery and for that my HbA1c needs to be below 68-69. Due to taking steroids, I’ve now been placed on a combination of glic and insulin - I also low carb. My query is… I’ve been monitoring my BG with finger pricks...

Totally I agree with you and you’re right - the shortage is more than likely due to to it being available privately (and on the NHS) for weight loss. Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist and there are a few others in that class, Victoza, trulicity, Lyxumia etc and I think they are injectables - maybe the...

Obviously I’m not a doctor.. but I believe there is a nationwide shortage of ozempic injections - my endo mentioned when I started on insulin. He did mention semaglutide (ozempic is semaglutide I think) is also available in tablet form. He didn’t want to start me on that as he wanted my BG to...