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Message: <blockquote data-quote="arw1985" data-source="post: 1813044" data-attributes="member: 478612">Hi all,I’m February I had a serious of tests and I was informed that my hbA1c was borderline. I was given the result by an admin person and at he time didn’t pursue any medical advice (which I accept was an error). I also didn’t ask for the actual value as at that timeI had never heard of the test. I was told to come back in 6 months for a re-test.I did my own reading on what it meant and I did take it very seriously. I pretty much cut out all sugary foods, cut down on starchy foods too and made more of an effort to exercise. I thought it was working and since February I have lost 11kg (from 108 down to 97kg). I am 33 and my BMI is just over 26 so I am still technically overweight.I am leaving the UK for an overseas job in less than a month so last week I requested having the re-test slightly early (4 months rather than 6 after the initial one). Yesterday I got the result that it was still borderline. I asked for the actual value, and it has apparently gone up from 6.0 in Feb to 6.1 last week. They want me to go back in 6-8 weeks but by that time I will have left the country so need to get it done overseas.I feel a bit disappointed, not to mention surprised that the lifestyle changes I have made seem to have made it worse. The only thing I can think of is that I find my job stressful and I have an infant daughter who doesn’t sleep very well. Maybe these factors are contributing to high blood sugar more than diet and exercise?I wondered if anyone had had similar experiences and had any insights? I have to wait 2 weeks to speak to my doctor about it.Thanks in advance for any responses.</blockquote>

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