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Haemoglobin A1c Level

mo53

Expert
Messages
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Location
Yorkshire
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hello. I have just had my first blood test result since diagnosis in July. In July my level on the A1c was 58. It is now 44. I was pleased with this as a starting point. I'm taking 2 metaformin each day. Do you agree it is a good start?
 
Well done Mo, nice one...........
 
@catherinecherub Thank you. I thought it was a good start but wasn't sure so thought I would check on here. I didn't want to delude myself
 
mo53 said:
Thank you @noblehead and @novorapidboi26 . Thank you for your encouragement. I've been following LCHF diet for exactly 100 days (according to myfitnesspal).
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My pleasure Mo, you make a good contribution to the forum and your feedback is always welcome, your doing great for someone who has only been diagnosed a short space of time.
 
It's a magnificent start. Well done, you have taken yourself out of the diabetic range and in to the pre-diabetic range.
 
So if I go under 42 next time maybe they will suggest I come off the metaformin.?
 
mo53 said:
So if I go under 42 next time maybe they will suggest I come off the metaformin.?
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Maybe, but most likely they will want to give it until your following review to make sure you are stable. Doctors vary. You could always discuss it.
 
mo53 said:
So if I go under 42 next time maybe they will suggest I come off the metaformin.?
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big well done Mo !! You should be proud! As for coming off metformin, I would say they may decide to leave you on it for a while to stabilise at least. I'm on forxiga, combined with lchf in 18 weeks I've reduced from hba1c of 61 to 38 ( amazingly non-diabetic level) I was expecting to be stopped my meds and was prepared to push to stay on for 3 months but surprisingly there was no question and I'm carrying on with it until my next hba1c in April
 
mo53 said:
Thanks for the information @Bluetit1802 and @kimbo1962 . wow Kimbo you did brilliantly! I must admit I'm in no rush to come off metaformin yet.
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I think it makes sense to stay on meds for now while still continuing this journey, still strictly lchf, wanting a bit more weight loss and keep levels down. Guess next hba1c in April could be the turning point with meds but if I feel I need it still I shall fight my corner, mainly as once I get to the point where I need to stop the weight loss I will be adding a little back to maintain-and wouldn't want the levels to start going up again!!
 
well done mo53
Any reduction is good I would guess
My a1c dropped from 142 to 46 in 3 months
Hope to get into non diabetic range next time.
 
yes Kimbo I'm the same. I would like to lose another stone and a half. the metaformin helps with the weight loss. well done @brettsza . that's fantastic
 
I have read everywhere that met helps with weight loss but I am on the other hand gaining weight, I did loose about 7 to 8 kilos while I was still probably diabetic but not got the tests done so basically gained all that back and settled into 75 to 77 range.
 
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