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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kate_B" data-source="post: 1685195" data-attributes="member: 110374">Hi Alex,Yes, I understand that you are not doctors; however what I’m trying to do is diagnose myself because I’ve had varying medical opinions from Prediabetes to Type 2 and I’m confused.  I really don’t want to be taking Metformin if I don’t need to.Surely the HbA1c test is based on a fasting compared with measured dose of glucose over time?  That means the results should be the same regardless of my diet.On the premise that I have installed a kitchen (I’m not a kitchen installer), repaired several cars (I’m not a car mechanic); I’m a firm believer that if we put our mind to it, we can do anything ourselves.  We just need the knowledge and understanding, so I want to understand my situation better and come to a conclusion.  The FreeStyle Libre is helping to a certain extent, but I wanted to know whether my results were consistent with a non diabetic or a diabetic person’s response.  In my opinion, it is how well the body reacts to glucose highs.  Do you agree?</blockquote>

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