Hb A1c

[broads]

Hb A1c test. Pardon me if it's a silly question but does this test determine the next course of action, so to speak? Ie for me whether I am still ok on diet and excercise or whether I might need to go on to medication. Is this the point of this test?

 

[Dennis]

Hi Broads,

In many respects it does exactly that, otherwise what would be the point in having it done. In the early stages HBA1C should be tested every 3 months, and each test covers a 3 month period, so will tell your GP how your control has been since the last test. That will determine whether he/she thinks you can control things with diet and exercise alone; or diet, exercise and medication; and what kind of medication. What the GP will be looking for is a steady reduction each time you are tested.

 

[broads]

Thanks for that Dennis. I have my first test tomorrow morning. Over the last three months I have walked my little legs off, lost a stone and a half and almost completely changed my diet to low carbs so am hoping for good results. My normal BS levels are usually in the 5s and lower6s.