Hello. New here. Not diagnosed anything yet. Had a Hba1c done as i kept having like hypo symptoms. Was told to keep check with monitor when had symptoms and check two hours after eating. Most readings were over 8 but only in the evening and low in the rnings i.e bout 5.2. Dr ordered hba1c which after a battle with receptionists to give it me! They got nurse to tell me. Even she was funny wondering why i was asking?! Anyway was told it was 13.3 /122 whatever that means. Can someone tell me please in % thankyou much appreciated
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You were given the HbA1c as a percentage - 13.3%. This equivalent to an HbA1c of 122 mmol/mol. Normally people with diabetes aim for 6.5%.
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Yes, 6.5% or below unless you have a tendency to hypos. This page explains it briefly http://www.diabetes.co.uk/what-is-hba1c.html
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I would advise you to keep a food diary and also record your just-before and 2-hours-after eating, blood glucose readings in it. Then you can see how you are reacting to different foods, and you'll begin to see whether there is any pattern emerging.
Keep it for a week or two (or more, if you're feeling okay) and then take it to show your GP. As you obviously know, there are more than just 2 types of diabetes, and you'll need this information to help with a proper diagnosis.
If your practice won't give you enough test strips for this on prescription, get as many as you can but also be prepared to buy some. This information is very important at this stage.
If you feel unwell, and your readings go too high or too low (over 15, or below 3.5 and dropping) call an ambulance. At the very least, call NHS Direct (does it still exist?). I'm sure you'll never need to do this, but it's as well to be prepared
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If you think you may be having hypoglycaemic episodes (low BGs), carry some glucose tablets and take one or two if you feel unwell and your BG levels are below 3.5. Test again after 15 minutes. You should get your BGs over 4.
Let us know how you get on.
Viv 8)
Keep it for a week or two (or more, if you're feeling okay) and then take it to show your GP. As you obviously know, there are more than just 2 types of diabetes, and you'll need this information to help with a proper diagnosis.
If your practice won't give you enough test strips for this on prescription, get as many as you can but also be prepared to buy some. This information is very important at this stage.
If you feel unwell, and your readings go too high or too low (over 15, or below 3.5 and dropping) call an ambulance. At the very least, call NHS Direct (does it still exist?). I'm sure you'll never need to do this, but it's as well to be prepared
.If you think you may be having hypoglycaemic episodes (low BGs), carry some glucose tablets and take one or two if you feel unwell and your BG levels are below 3.5. Test again after 15 minutes. You should get your BGs over 4.
Let us know how you get on.
Viv 8)
Thankyou. Going to docs weds. Going to ask if i can have another a1c. Ive had 6 kidney infections scince last year, and also numb toes and feet. I have horizontal white lines and ridges across both big toes but the left ones been hurting lately. Hope i can get some answers soon x
