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<blockquote data-quote="Jenny15" data-source="post: 1794514" data-attributes="member: 196992"><p>If I were you I'd get some basic GP-level tests and treatment underway within a week and see the specialist in a few months as well. Because: </p><p></p><p>It doesn't matter what type of diabetes you have. </p><p></p><p>It doesn't matter what age you are. </p><p></p><p>According to the guidelines I've read, any BG above non-diabetic levels means you are a diabetic and will carry that label for life, even when in remission. </p><p></p><p>IMO, having the label is a good thing not a bad thing. </p><p></p><p>An HbA1c above 55 means the person is at risk of complications that may be irreversible. </p><p></p><p>Personally I am only satisfied when my HbA1c is under 42. </p><p></p><p>Regardless of diabetic type, every diabetic needs an annual diabetic check including HbA1c for the rest of their life. I get my blood tests done 6 monthly now (see my stats below). </p><p></p><p>It may turn out that you have one of the dozens of types other than Type 1. You still need to get and keep your BG under control. </p><p></p><p>Weight loss and exercise are brilliant tools in addition to the basics of regular routine medical care and if needed, insulin. </p><p></p><p>Personally I won't touch any of the non-insulin diabetes drugs except Metformin and I may yet go off that, too. </p><p></p><p>To me they have side effects and risks that I'm not prepared to try and many of them are ineffective. </p><p></p><p>I have found this website very helpful: </p><p><a href="http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.php" target="_blank">http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.php</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jenny15, post: 1794514, member: 196992"] If I were you I'd get some basic GP-level tests and treatment underway within a week and see the specialist in a few months as well. Because: It doesn't matter what type of diabetes you have. It doesn't matter what age you are. According to the guidelines I've read, any BG above non-diabetic levels means you are a diabetic and will carry that label for life, even when in remission. IMO, having the label is a good thing not a bad thing. An HbA1c above 55 means the person is at risk of complications that may be irreversible. Personally I am only satisfied when my HbA1c is under 42. Regardless of diabetic type, every diabetic needs an annual diabetic check including HbA1c for the rest of their life. I get my blood tests done 6 monthly now (see my stats below). It may turn out that you have one of the dozens of types other than Type 1. You still need to get and keep your BG under control. Weight loss and exercise are brilliant tools in addition to the basics of regular routine medical care and if needed, insulin. Personally I won't touch any of the non-insulin diabetes drugs except Metformin and I may yet go off that, too. To me they have side effects and risks that I'm not prepared to try and many of them are ineffective. I have found this website very helpful: [URL]http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.php[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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