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    Private HbA1c test advice.

    Thank you, I have booked an appointment to see a different GP at the practice in October now. I am hoping by then they will have the letter from consultant appointment. Consultant was very shocked when I told her 12 month retest and that I am avoiding the steroids because of my levels. Thanks...
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    Private HbA1c test advice.

    Thank you, I really appreciate this. I will look into the book and course.
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    Private HbA1c test advice.

    Thank you for your reply, I would have thought I should be offered another HbA1c check sooner than 12 months this was my point. I have several health conditions and under different hospitals for these conditions. I am asthmatic, regular steroids haven’t helped the weight gain or levels. I...
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    Private HbA1c test advice.

    Thank you for this, this is really helpful. When my blurred vision starts I check and there is definitely a pattern, I’ve made another appointment with a different GP for October 1st to see what they say. I even bought a new meter in case it was a faulty meter. But I am averaging over 9 from 2...
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    Private HbA1c test advice.

    Thank you for your reply, sorry I should have made more clear I have made several changes already, drastically cut carbs and sugars. I am losing weight, I agree I was bad and had a small burger and fries from McDonalds the other night and this was wrong but even with the changes I am seeing...
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    Private HbA1c test advice.

    Hi, I posted before when I was waiting for HbA1c results, but need some advice please. I am high risk of diabetes, I had gestational diabetes, family history father and brother, I am larger than I should be.... I had blurred vision and went to GP who did bloods HbA1c was 36 last year then...
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    Not sure if I am diabetic!

    Hi Iona I can’t offer any advice but just to say I am in a similar position to you. Left in limbo. I have blood test booked for Monday but have been waiting 3 weeks for this. I had HbA1c checked last September after being on steroids and having high sugars it was 41. But I think it might be...