2nd A1c results

Hello all,

I received the second A1c results from my GP today via the telephone. This is six months since my first A1c and a year since original diagnosis.

First A1c = 5%; second A1c = 5.2%, both on exercise and diet alone.

Although I'm pleased to have achieved an A1c within the "non-diabetic range" I'm a bit concerned about the slight increase. Does anyone know whether this is indicative of a downward trend or can such results fluctuate from one test to another?

Also, the doc's not too pleased with my total cholesterol result, which is 5.5 (history = 6.3, 5.8, 5.2, 5.5) and he suggests statins, although the possible side effects I've read about worries me.

All-in all then I'm pleased with the results - blood sugars OK, kidney and liver function OK, cholesterol too high but I still feel I'm essentially in control of most things thanks to a reduction in carbs and an exercise regime. Thanks to all who've offered me advice in the past.

Hana,

Thanks for the reply. I'm going on holiday for two weeks soon, so maybe I'll give myself a bit of a break diet-wise. When I was first diagnosed at the end of May last year I received the news the afternoon before I was due to fly out which cast a damper on the whole thing. How things have changed in a year ...