1. Get the Diabetes Forum App for your phone - available on iOS and Android.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the Diabetes Forum Survey 2022 »
    Dismiss Notice
  3. Diabetes Forum should not be used in an emergency and does not replace your healthcare professional relationship. Posts can be seen by the public.
    Dismiss Notice
Free Forum App Feedback Reminder
Dismiss Notice
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Join the community »

3 Months on HbA1c results

Discussion in 'Newly Diagnosed' started by Blade72, Apr 6, 2022.

  1. Blade72

    Blade72 · Active Member

    Messages:
    34
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Hi

    I updated you a while back after first being diagnosed before Xmas with a
    HbA1c 96 I'm now at 39.

    I've achieved thus with support from my amazing wife introducing ingredients swaps , baking me low carb bread, buying low carb food where possible, carb counting and embarking on a lifestyle change which has seen me lose 22lbs.

    Obviously it's a good result but one I don't take for granted and will continue with my lifestyle change and weight loss programme. I'm 49 and have also upped my exercise regime by walking more.

    Thankyou to those in the group who have given me support    .
     
    • Winner Winner x 19
    • Like Like x 3
    #1 Blade72, Apr 6, 2022 at 11:17 AM
  2. Ronancastled

    Ronancastled Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,028
    Likes Received:
    656
    Trophy Points:
    173
    Magnificent result. Hard work paying off.
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
    • Like Like x 1
    #2 Ronancastled, Apr 6, 2022 at 1:51 PM
  3. Outlier

    Outlier · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    381
    Likes Received:
    302
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Brilliant result, and what an angel of a wife - buy the lady some flowers if you haven't already.

    It's so much easier to keep to the straight and narrow with a supportive family.
     
    • Agree Agree x 3
    • Like Like x 1
    #3 Outlier, Apr 6, 2022 at 2:02 PM
  4. Blade72

    Blade72 · Active Member

    Messages:
    34
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Thankyou I will
     
    • Friendly Friendly x 1
    #4 Blade72, Apr 6, 2022 at 3:25 PM
  5. shelley262

    shelley262 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    4,117
    Likes Received:
    9,884
    Trophy Points:
    198
    Excellent results and wonderful that you have amazing support too - it’s hard to make changes with no support. I’m very grateful like you for the supportative members on this forum too.
    Results like yours too help to keep motivation going.
     
    #5 shelley262, Apr 6, 2022 at 6:25 PM
  6. Blade72

    Blade72 · Active Member

    Messages:
    34
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Thank you that's kind words
     
    • Friendly Friendly x 1
    #6 Blade72, Apr 7, 2022 at 7:51 AM
  7. Blade72

    Blade72 · Active Member

    Messages:
    34
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Yes it is , she was also talking about low carb food before I was diagnosed, but she has done a lot of research and created dishes that taste what I call normal but the subtle ingredients swaps mean it's low carb. I was sceptical at first but with the weight loss and blood sugars coming down something is working.
     
    #7 Blade72, Apr 9, 2022 at 8:23 AM
  8. Debandez

    Debandez Type 2 (in remission!) · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    3,969
    Likes Received:
    9,201
    Trophy Points:
    178
    Now that is what you call teamwork! Brilliant result. Brilliant wife :) well done to you both.
     
    #8 Debandez, Apr 9, 2022 at 2:31 PM
  9. Robbity2

    Robbity2 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    197
    Likes Received:
    2,226
    Trophy Points:
    178
    Congratulations to both you and your supportive wife on those great results.

    Low carb as you've discovered certainly doesn't mean low quality low pleasure eating!
     
    #9 Robbity2, Apr 9, 2022 at 3:56 PM
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Style
Red
Language
English (UK)

  • Meet the Community

    Find support, connect with others, ask questions and share your experiences with people with diabetes, their carers and family.

    Did you know: 7 out of 10 people improve their understanding of diabetes within 6 months of being a Diabetes Forum member. Get the Diabetes Forum App and stay connected on iOS and Android

    Grab the app!

  • Tweet with us

  • Like us on Facebook