HbA1c level

[thingybobby]

My recent level WAS 91 mmol/mol compared to six month ago at 45

I view this doubling as quite serious but can't get a GP appointment until the last working day before Christmas and Believe my medication may have to be tweaked as a matter of more urgency!

I've been out of control for some time, doubtless due to comfort eating!

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Sorry about the rise in HbA1c... What happened? You mention comfort eating? Is there something low carb that you can substitute the carby stuff with? Stuff that'll still soothe the soul, but won't spike your blood sugars? Pork scratchings, nice cheeses, olives, extra dark chocolate (85% and up, preferably), broth? Coffee with unsweetened whipped cream maybe?

If you can't tackle the source of what is making you eat (Can you? Because that'd help), you might want to look at your diet again. It'll be a little while before you see anyone, and throwing more medication at it might come with a whole slew of side effects you don't want over the holidays. (Upping metformin can cause gastric distress. Doesn't have to, but not something you want to find out over Christmas dinner!)

https://josekalsbeek.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-nutritional-thingy.html <-- just in case you need it. Just ignore if you don't.

Hang in there!
Jo

 

[Retanna]

My comfort food in the evening never after 7pm is dark Chocolate (85% or more), 2 squares maximum. Found it bitter at first but after a while got used to it and now love it. I find it better is if you just put a small amount in your mouth and let it melt, I find it taste's nicer that way.