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Type 2 HbA1c levels

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Richard303

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Hi have been type2 for 7 years diet controlled. Just had results back from non fasting blood test. Result was 7, started metformin in April this year. Is this ok, can I get it lower. Have almost stopped drinking beer 2 pints last month:)
 
Hi Richard and welcome to the forum.

Was this your HbA1c test? If it was, it was just on the target level expected by most GP's and nurses, so not too bad. However, it could be better. It is the same as I was when I was diagnosed. Yes, you can get it lower with a suitable diet, lower in carbs (not just sugar). Have a look at this http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/a-new-low-carb-guide-for-beginners.68695/ as it will help you understand what you can do. Many of us on this forum have reduced our levels considerably with a suitable eating plan.

Perhaps you should contact your surgery and ask if it was an HbA1c test, and also ask for a print out so you have something to ponder over at home.

It is ideal to try and lower your HbA1c levels to a non-diabetic range, which is under 6 (or under 42 in the new measurements).
 
Hello and welcome.you have good results.
I agree with Bluetit,you can improve on that.
 
Hi. We can only guess it was your HBa1C as the surgery wouldn't do a non-fasting random test for blood sugar level. When you say you are dieting, what sort of food do you eat? What's your BMI? I wouldn't worry too much about the beer but avoid sweeter, carby ones
 
Bluetit1802 said:
Hi Richard and welcome to the forum.

Was this your HbA1c test? If it was, it was just on the target level expected by most GP's and nurses, so not too bad. However, it could be better. It is the same as I was when I was diagnosed. Yes, you can get it lower with a suitable diet, lower in carbs (not just sugar). Have a look at this http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/a-new-low-carb-guide-for-beginners.68695/ as it will help you understand what you can do. Many of us on this forum have reduced our levels considerably with a suitable eating plan.

Perhaps you should contact your surgery and ask if it was an HbA1c test, and also ask for a print out so you have something to ponder over at home.

It is ideal to try and lower your HbA1c levels to a non-diabetic range, which is under 6 (or under 42 in the new measurements).
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Thanks for the reply, Stupid spelling mistake in title. Had a look at the link, all the things I enjoy bread, pasta, rice and spuds are no no's.
This looks very hard to follow?
 
Richard303 said:
Thanks for the reply, Stupid spelling mistake in title. Had a look at the link, all the things I enjoy bread, pasta, rice and spuds are no no's.
This looks very hard to follow?
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It's a lifestyle choice. Compare what you need to do and what you would like to do!
You need to reduce your carbs and sugars to live healthier and longer!
Or you you want to eat and drink what you want and be unhealthy with the consequences that follow!

I'm not trying to scare you but that's the plain and simple truth.
Educate yourself by reading all about your condition. There are lots of helpful people on this site who have their own personal experiences that have helped them.
It's your choice mate!
Let us know what you decide.
 
Richard303 said:
Thanks for the reply, Stupid spelling mistake in title. Had a look at the link, all the things I enjoy bread, pasta, rice and spuds are no no's.
This looks very hard to follow?
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I low GI/GL instead.So I do eat some carbs, just ones that don't spike my BG.
I eat portion controlled as well, and built up my diet by checking each meal with my meter.

I don't eat pasta, but didn't before, Some basmati rice seems ok, and sweet potato rather than normal spuds.
Pulses are also ok.

If you don't fancy LCHF, have a look at low GI foods, and portion control.
 
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