Bluetit1802
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Yes, that seems the case. I cannot compare anything to my lab tests - nothing matches in my case. However, the A1cNow does match my other data.
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Coming off Metformin, eGFR, A1Cnow test
- Thread starter LittleGreyCat
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Yes, that seems the case. I cannot compare anything to my lab tests - nothing matches in my case. However, the A1cNow does match my other data.
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- Diet drinks - the artificial sweeteners taste vile.
Having to forswear foods I have loved all my life.
Trying to find low carb meals when eating out.
Just got my latest blood tests back.
My A1CNow HbA1c home test was 6.1%.
The laboratory test was 7.2%.
Both tests taken on the same day.
On that basis the A1CNow test looks to be potentially misleading in my particular case.
That is one heck of a difference, really. That is an average of 9.5%!
Now to undertake a flurry of blood testing instead of the occasional check.
I have really no idea what is going on because my results up to late last year were reasonable to good. Last HbA1c test was 6.4%.
My A1CNow HbA1c home test was 6.1%.
The laboratory test was 7.2%.
Both tests taken on the same day.
On that basis the A1CNow test looks to be potentially misleading in my particular case.
That is one heck of a difference, really. That is an average of 9.5%!
Now to undertake a flurry of blood testing instead of the occasional check.
I have really no idea what is going on because my results up to late last year were reasonable to good. Last HbA1c test was 6.4%.
Bluetit1802
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I would do a lot of testing and averaging, and see where that takes you. It is always possible you are like I am and have some sort of red blood cell differences from the accepted norm, making the HbA1c read higher than it should. A Libre would help. My HbA1c was similarly higher, but also similarly higher than obsessive testing and my Libre after adjustments for it reading slightly low.
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- 4,387
- Location
- Suffolk, UK
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- Diet drinks - the artificial sweeteners taste vile.
Having to forswear foods I have loved all my life.
Trying to find low carb meals when eating out.
First problem is getting a Libre. The Abott website says they aren't supplying any new starter
packs at the moment.
packs at the moment.
Bluetit1802
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But you can still register and go on the waiting list. You will get one when they have enough in stock. Or have they stopped that now? If you have a compatible phone you can manage without the reader and buy sensors from a pharmacy.
- Messages
- 4,387
- Location
- Suffolk, UK
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- Diet drinks - the artificial sweeteners taste vile.
Having to forswear foods I have loved all my life.
Trying to find low carb meals when eating out.
OK. I have a Galaxy S5 so I think that is compatible. Will have to check local pharmacies. Reportedly not all sell them.
Bluetit1802
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I would stick a new thread up. Plenty of T1s know which pharmacies are best for price and also for not arguing about VAT exemption. I haven't followed these carefully, but have read some of the posts.
