GOOD TIME FOR A FOLLOW-UP HbA1c Check?

[Skyrider]

I was diagnosed as prediabetic about 4 months ago, with an HbA1c level of 45.

Since then, I have been on a low-carb diet, gradually reducing to around 100 g of carbs per day.

Weight loss over the same period is some 8.5 kg, with a current BMI of 22.3. I thought that this would be enough, but it seems that I need to lose a little more to further trim my waistline.

I don't do any kind of glucose monitoring, preferring to wait until I've stabilised my weight & diet. I'm not due for another HbA1c check from my GP for some 6 - 9 months, but am interested in seeing what progress I've made, if any.

What do you think would be a suitable interval between my last check & my next check?

 

[LittleGreyCat]

Minimum interval is 3 months because that is how long it usually takes to completely replace all the red blood cells.
At the discretion of your surgery.

 

[lovinglife]

As you are newly diagnosed you could ask for another test at 6 months on from your last one, they may say no but I can request 6 monthly ones at my GP though the standard is 12 months

 

[Rachox]

NICE guidelines say 6 monthly HbA1cs for type 2s but most surgeries do yearly. Not sure what the guidelines are for pre diabetes , but i think to request one after 6 months seems reasonable to me.

 

[Skyrider]

Minimum interval is 3 months because that is how long it usually takes to completely replace all the red blood cells.
At the discretion of your surgery.

Yes, I was thinking 3 months minimum for that reason, but not sure how much longer to leave it. I'm thinking that the longer I leave it (within reason), the better the result is likely to be, assuming that I keep on with what I'm doing. Would be disappointed if there hasn't been much change.

 

[Skyrider]

As you are newly diagnosed you could ask for another test at 6 months on from your last one, they may say no but I can request 6 monthly ones at my GP though the standard is 12 months

Yes, I might try for 6 months as this would hopefully be sufficient time to make a noticeable difference. Not sure if my GP would go for it, but I can always ask. I suppose that there is always the option to get this done privately.

 

[Skyrider]

NICE guidelines say 6 monthly HbA1cs for type 2s but most surgeries do yearly. Not sure what the guidelines are for pre diabetes , but i think to request one after 6 months seems reasonable to me.

Yes, I agree, as posted above.