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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MrsA2" data-source="post: 2597940" data-attributes="member: 521715">That is good, and well done.Just be aware that as you don't have a diagnosis of diabetes, the system will not flag you for regular hba1cs, nor feet nor eye checks, nor further seeing that wonderful nurse. It's the NHS equivalent of "computer says No".I had this as I got my first high level during covid and had got myself into remission  before I was ever seen by anyone else. Luckily, after a bit of fight, I now have on my records that I can have an hba1c check anytime I ask, but the system won't allow me to access any of the rest of it.It does mean I've become extra vigilant  at managing my own health diabetes wise. I get eye checks becuase I've had non-related problems and the consultant  surgeon always  orders a full set of exams.Like me, you probably  won't like the idea that to get high enough hba1c results,  you'd have to eat carbs and gain weight, quite considerably!It's a daft system and as you will probably  stay outside it, do ensure you look after yourself. You could find an optician who would take a special interest in you.Personally I take pride in looking after myself better then the professionals would!</blockquote>

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