Thankyou@Fenn, if your A1c has gone from 126 to 61 you are doing something right for you which is definitely satisfactory. If the Dr/Dn is content with how you are managing things take it as a good sign. Don't be comparing yourself to other people - did you expect to be able to compete at Tokyo? Libre and Stabbington normally won't give the same reading, even time adjusted. A1c is different again to either. I have never had an A1c close to what Stabbington or Libre may suggest - out both ways. We are all unique - no whatsit Sherlock - how you function best is no guide at all for how I will manage this. Very bitter experience taught me that.
It would be so much better for you to request online access to your test results so you can see them for yourself rather than have to rely on an untrained receptionist for your numbers.Thankyou
Please tell me that someone else read this with wide eyes and an open mouth!
What I quoted was written from memory from what the receptionist said over the phone, I’m sure the confusion was mine not hers
ThankyouIt would be so much better for you to request online access to your test results so you can see them for yourself rather than have to rely on an untrained receptionist for your numbers.
Also you'd be able to see the units they are measured in and do some research yourself on whether you found them satisfactory or not!
Have you tried looking under "Patient record" ? Which system do they use at your surgery?Thankyou
Spent an hour this morning jumping through hoops to sign up for online patient services or whatever they call it, passport photo, tax bill, nhs numbers, codes from the surgery and hey presto, you cant see any results on their, that’s when I called for help, rather than help me, she told me the info so I’m no closer to doing that
You are doing very well for a type 2 diabetic on insulin. Most of the 'sucessful' ones are not trying to deal with avoiding hypos and/or other health issues.Thankyou
So could do better? That rings a bell
I think I read too many successful people here, I need to find some people doing badly lol
A doctor has to authorise your access which might take a day or so.Thankyou
Spent an hour this morning jumping through hoops to sign up for online patient services or whatever they call it, passport photo, tax bill, nhs numbers, codes from the surgery and hey presto, you cant see any results on their, that’s when I called for help, rather than help me, she told me the info so I’m no closer to doing that
Thankyou
Spent an hour this morning jumping through hoops to sign up for online patient services or whatever they call it, passport photo, tax bill, nhs numbers, codes from the surgery and hey presto, you cant see any results on their, that’s when I called for help, rather than help me, she told me the info so I’m no closer to doing that
Fenn is not a type 1. They are a type 2 diabetic on insulin. It's different.@Fenn given your story/journey to where you are today, 61 is "satisfactory" for someone with relatively recently diagnosed Type 1 diabetes.
Many diabetes HCP are afraid that lower HbA1Cs in the 40s and 50s are indicative of lots of hypos so a common target for Type 1 is around 55 and 61 is not far off this figure.
I recommend doing yourself a favour and do not compare your results with those of a very well controlled type 2 who is in remission. As you are learning, Type 1 is a different beast.
(Incidentally, your profile seems to still describe you as a T2 on insulin)
As for the Libre estimate, I do not give much credence to the HbA1C estimate that Libre provides. For some it is close, mine was out by about 20%. It uses a vey different algorithm.
Have you tried looking under "Patient record" ? Which system do they use at your surgery?
ThankyouYou are doing very well for a type 2 diabetic on insulin. Most of the 'sucessful' ones are not trying to deal with avoiding hypos and/or other health issues.
ThankyouA doctor has to authorise your access which might take a day or so.
Thank youHi,
I seem to remember just needing my driving licence for ID & the receptionist gave me a printed username & password at my surgery on a set up account.
On the whole it sounds like your A1c numbers are what they like to hear as an insulin user..
I’m sure this was a response to an early thread re. My nurse saying I was T1 due to my pep result, makes sense in contextFenn is not a type 1. They are a type 2 diabetic on insulin. It's different.
Those on insulin and other hypo risk drugs have the added complication of avoiding lows, so they have to be more careful how few carbs they have.Thankyou
I didn’t actually know they had different criteria for different folks.
Fenn is not a type 1. They are a type 2 diabetic on insulin. It's different.
Sorry! With hindsight I can see that was far too much detail. The important bit was at the end - for most tests, the normal range is given afterwards so it's worth asking the receptionist for that.Thankyou
Please tell me that someone else read this with wide eyes and an open mouth!
What I quoted was written from memory from what the receptionist said over the phone, I’m sure the confusion was mine not hers
Nooo I’m Sorry I don’t have the brain cells to understand what you said, I appreciate it, Thank you.Sorry! With hindsight I can see that was far too much detail. The important bit was at the end - for most tests, the normal range is given afterwards so it's worth asking the receptionist for that.
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