hba1c

My previous diabetes blood test around 6 months ago went from fasting to non fasting. No need to fast now I was told and my HBa1c had risen from around 36 to 51. The rise was mentioned as worrying, I couldn't help thinking it was a result of not fasting! Today I was told my hba1c is good at 50...

Hi all, So I have just got back from seeing the nurse after my first 6 month check up and blood test since diagnosis in April. I was diagnosed in April with an HBA1c of 56. I was fairly fit and active for a 298lbs 40 year old, but it wasn't a massive surprise. So 6 months on with the help...

Hi, I have been to see the doctor about my foreskin recently as it is rather tight and sore, he referred me to the urology department after suggesting a circumcision (as well as giving me some steroid cream to loosen things up) at which I have an appointment on Thursday. I have been told...

Hi All, I am new to this forum. The reason I have joined is the need to speak to people that may have gone through the same as or similar to my current situation. There is so much information on the net, I am driving myself round the twist. Maybe someone here can shine some new light.... This...

I am T2 taking 1000mg Metformin twice per day. My recent Hba1c was 5.5. My overnight fasting glucose is 7.3 to 7.5. Can anyone tell me why there is such a difference between my Hba1c and fasting readings?

I've struggled for over a decade now with anorexia, binge eating, bulimia for the last 6ish years my diabulimia has got worse and worse. It has torn apart my mental health I now have diagnosis of Cyclothymia (just below bipolar) Borderline Personality Disorder Depression Managed to train to...

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a year ago my HbA1c was 91 and so I was put on metformin 2000mg per day, six months later it was 49 and today it was 48 - is this ok? the diabetic nurse only tells me these results and I don't know what they mean, hope someone can help. Thanks.

Mentioned in this weeks New Scientist (page 37). A study carried out in 2008 at McMaster University in Canada found that those 'fighting' to keep their HbA1C below 7% were actually facing higher death risks. Consequently Type 2 Diabetics should not try to get below 7%. Has anyone seen this? Any...

Hello guys! I stumbled across this interesting page on the Diabetes UK site: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/In_Your_Area/Scotland/Diabetes_in_your_area_Scotland/Grampian/ As you can see, it gives different figures regarding health stats of diabetics by region (in this case, Grampian which is my...

hi I have been diabetic since about March this year, my hba1c in May was 61 unmedicated, I then went on metformin mr 500mg twice daily and my latest hb is 58 , is this a reasonable drop and would it be classed as controlled or do I need to see gp (highly difficult as can't get appt for weeks...

Hey Folks, I work pretty diligently towards maintaining my T2 diabetes. To provide some context and not to repeat again, here is the other link where I described it http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/metformin-dosage-and-er-vs-non-er.105388/#post-1217816 I try my very best to maintain my...

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in May this year, although I was arguably "borderline". My HbA1c results are posted below, and as you can see, I am currently below the range! I didn't expect progress this quickly and I suspect that something is wrong. Some background: I've also had...

Hi everyone, I've been a type 1 diabetic for 40 years (first diagnosed in 1976). During that time I have faithfully followed the NHS guidlines applicable at various times but, always found my daily type 1 diabetes management very difficult to control my HbA1c at the required levels. Over the...

Hi everyone, I've been a type 1 diabetic for 40 years (first diagnosed in 1976). During that time I have faithfully followed the NHS guidlines applicable at various times but, always found my daily type 1 diabetes management very difficult to control my HbA1c at the required levels. Over the...

Hi, I am Steve I am 46 and I am a DIABETIC T2. I was diagnosed at the beginning of January 2016 (happy new year) with an Hba1c of 96. I was overwhelmed by a range of emotions, guilt, frustration, anger, fear, saddness, self pity and also relief. Relief that after 14 months of feeling like I was...

Just a bit about myself i have been a yoyo dieter for 24 years ... i don't take any sugar ...hidden sugar in fruit i don't have butter i eat one slice wm bread a day i don't eat cheese i do eat feta and i measure my milk quota biscuits and pudding are treats I haven't been diagnosed as yet...

Hi I am trying to understand my blood tests and sugar levels. I eat fairly healthily, am not over weight, but I do graze, and always have. My blood tests, as measured in HbA1c, come out at 4.9 so I am told I am pre-diabetic and very nearly diabetic. My own blood tests, with a Contour next test...

Since being diagnosed in 2010 by initial HbA1c was 112 mmol/mol. Several years of 80's, 90's and 70's and now 6 years later I am at 56 mmol/mol in May 2016. Nearly there, it's been slow and a long learning process. This site has been a major factor in lowering my HbA1c to near normal. Hopefully...

The link to this paper came through on my Twitter feed this morning. Key findings from the trial include (FreeStyle Libre users versus traditional SMBG): 38 percent reduction in time spent in hypoglycemia (<70 mg/dl) 40 percent reduction in time spent in nocturnal hypoglycemia at night (11...

Was gonna post this in the Type2 section, but its applicable to anyone that uses NHS Scotland. If you have diabetes, any form then you can access all of your diabetes related results online by registering at www.mydiabetesmyway.scot.nhs.uk/ I know most people might know about this, but i...