I had a similar chat with my DN at my 6 monthly review yesterday. I am diet controlled and my Hba1c has been between 34 and 38 for the last 4-5 years but, whilst I think of myself as in remission, she has told me that I am just well controlled. I am not ultra low carb and probably eat approx 100g per day.I just feel confused. Food doesn't seem to have that much effect on bloods but stress does. GP says always diabetic but he did consider it "excellent control". I would love to come off the diabetic register.
I don’t know anyone personally, it was something someone asked at my Diabetes education session. The nurse there said this. I suppose I shouldn’t believe everything the ‘professionals’ say!@Rachox - Do you actually know of anyone who has actually lost their annual A1c and retinopathy screening as a result of coming off the register?
Please don't think I'm being confrontational, I'm not, but I read lots anecdotally of people losing thise services, but I can't think of one personal I have personally seen say it has actually happened to them, as opposed to fearing it will appen.
Having been off the register quite some time, I still have an annual A1c and rretinopaathy screening. In fact, my agreeing to the annual A1c was something my GP was extremely keen on.
For some reason the pathologists did all requested tests except A1c. GP took blood on the spot and I'll know on Friday. Last one was 5.7% and I'm not expecting much of a change. You never really know until you know though. Very happy with the lipid profile. Total 3.5, trigs 0.7, HDL 1.5, LDL 1.7Went from 47 to 49. Not horrendous but not good I spose.
For some reason the pathologists did all requested tests except A1c. GP took blood on the spot and I'll know on Friday. Last one was 5.7% and I'm not expecting much of a change. You never really know until you know though. Very happy with the lipid profile. Total 3.5, trigs 0.7, HDL 1.5, LDL 1.7
Still testing positive to C-ANCA PR3 antibodies but very low. Been like this for over a year and has everyone baffled.
Kidneys are still borderline stage 3 but at least are not getting worse. eGFR has been steady at around 55 - 65 for a good while now. Until Friday, good luck.
Glenn
eGFR is the kidney's glomerular filtration rate. The 'e' means it is estimated from the creatinine level. The higher the number, the faster the kidneys can do their job. A rate of 60 in a male my size and age is stage 3 CKD. My GP doesn't believe it to be diabetes related as according to blood tests over many years including pre-diagnosis it has always been around this level. Importantly it is at least stable.What is eGFR? Mine has always been 90? Your cholesterol is good! A **** sight better than mine. Total 4.6, Trigs 2,73, HDL 1.15. Are you on any medication?
Trigs at 2.73 seems high for a total of 4.6. Did you fast for this test ? Normally, 4.6 would be considered good but it is the makeup which is telling.What is eGFR? Mine has always been 90? Your cholesterol is good! A **** sight better than mine. Total 4.6, Trigs 2,73, HDL 1.15. Are you on any medication?
Trigs at 2.73 seems high for a total of 4.6. Did you fast for this test ? Normally, 4.6 would be considered good but it is the makeup which is telling.
Hi @Debandez, I personally prefer 'c) Controlled' with my latest HbA1c being 40. Remission also makes sense as a term because it suggests a current state rather than cured.
normal in @Moggely which is a fantastic result.My latest HbA1c was 5.8 what does that make me?. Five months ago it was 11.4 that's when I was diagnosed. Next HbA1c is next month.
Well there isnt a cure for the diabetes so although im symtom free as long as i eat lchf the word reversed feels wrong.
My diabetes is controlled and im without symptoms. Hba1c below 35. But as soon as i eat sugar im back to being sick again.
I have Type 2 Diabetes. Simple as.
I just feel confused. Food doesn't seem to have that much effect on bloods but stress does. GP says always diabetic but he did consider it "excellent control". I would love to come off the diabetic register.
Hi @Guzzler thanks so much for for taking time to reply.
Re my thread:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/th...f-word-together-maybe-the-way-forward.153817/
Just wondering if you would be interested in taking part in any way at all? Joining us in Birmingham, allowing me to tell your story or even just include you in our total weight loss figure which we are hoping will get to 100 stone. Or all 3!!! Thanks.
sincere apologies - I do tend to just think type 2 I'm ashamed to say as that is my condition. I will be more aware in future. Thanks for your reply @helensaramayD) other. My type 1 diabetes (please don’t forget when you post in Diabetes discussion this is a mixed forum not just type 2) is Managed. It is as possible to be fully in control of my diabetes as it is to be fully in control of a 3 year old but we try our best and, most of the time it/they behave.
My own sister for 1 who was type 2. She had bariatric surgery. Shortly after her diabetes disappeared. She can eat normal with no effects on BS! It has also been done with rapid weight loss too. So it just goes to show that it might not be that your beta cells are worn out as is implied. If that was the case they would not be able to kick back in.Many with prediabetes having bariatric surgery are 'cured'.
If you have an oral glucose tolerance test then you have to prepare by eating carbs for a while before the test. This is because on a low carb diet your pancreas is not "used" to producing insulin. So maybe the high bg would only be temporary until your pancreas had adjusted. You can experiment if you want to, I am not going to. ☺
I had a similar chat with my DN at my 6 monthly review yesterday. I am diet controlled and my Hba1c has been between 34 and 38 for the last 4-5 years but, whilst I think of myself as in remission, she has told me that I am just well controlled. I am not ultra low carb and probably eat approx 100g per day.
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