Hba1c Now in the Normal Range

LeafyArts

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803

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

• Dec 18, 2023

• #1

I saw the Diabetes Nurse today and got the good news that my Hba1c has gone from 66 (this time last year) to 39 today.

I am so pleased and I am determined to continue eating low carb and to lose the rest of the weight (still quite a bit) to get down to a healthy BMI.

When I first was diagnosed I didn't know about this forum and I was still eating "healthy" carbs, you know, the brown bread, the porridge and brown rice that is recommended and my numbers only got down to 59 (March this year) with the help of Metformin. I found this forum in May and thanks to the information on here, I cut most of the carbs out and now I eat less than 50g carbs a day (often much less).

So, thank you very much for your help!

 

LivingLightly

Expert

Messages

5,374

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

• Dec 18, 2023

• #2

Wow! From an HbA1c result of 66 down to 39 mmol/mol in 12 months is no mean feat.

It's good to know that membership of this forum has played a part, but you deserve the credit for persevering with a change of lifestyle. Congratulations and well done you!

 

LeafyArts

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Messages

803

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

• Dec 18, 2023

• #3

Thank you very much @LivingLightly it has been a lot of hard work, but we'll worth it!

 

KennyA

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4,073

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Northern Ireland, living in Yorkshire

Type of diabetes

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Diet only

• Dec 18, 2023

• #4

Very well done.

 

Antje77

Guru

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Messages

21,104

Location

Friesland (the Netherlands)

Type of diabetes

LADA

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Insulin

• Dec 18, 2023

• #5

Congratulations @LeafyArts , I love reading posts like this!
I also love your profile pic by the way.

 

jessj

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Messages

256

Location

Hampshire

Type of diabetes

Treatment type

Diet only

• Dec 18, 2023

• #6

Well done there, @LeafyArts, it's a wonderful feeling, being in control.
Totally agree, without this forum, a lot of us would still be struggling & following NICE advice.

 

Rachox

Oracle

Retired Moderator

Messages

17,523

Location

Oxford

Type of diabetes

I reversed my Type 2

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

• Dec 18, 2023

• #7

Very well done! Keep up the good work!

 

IanBish

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Messages

1,181

Location

Cardiff

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Diet only

• Dec 18, 2023

• #8

Well done, @LeafyArts - a great result!

 

Last edited: Dec 19, 2023

aylalake

Well-Known Member

Messages

716

Location

Southern Scotland

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

Dislikes

Being told “Oh go on, one won’t hurt you!”.
Conversely, the food police.

• Dec 19, 2023

• #9

LeafyArts said:

I saw the Diabetes Nurse today and got the good news that my Hba1c has gone from 66 (this time last year) to 39 today.

I am so pleased and I am determined to continue eating low carb and to lose the rest of the weight (still quite a bit) to get down to a healthy BMI.

When I first was diagnosed I didn't know about this forum and I was still eating "healthy" carbs, you know, the brown bread, the porridge and brown rice that is recommended and my numbers only got down to 59 (March this year) with the help of Metformin. I found this forum in May and thanks to the information on here, I cut most of the carbs out and now I eat less than 50g carbs a day (often much less).

So, thank you very much for your help!

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Awww, I am so happy for you - awesome result. You do realise that you help so many of us, don’t you? It’s a 2-way street of lovely neighbours.

 

JenniferM55

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Messages

611

Location

Cambridgeshire

Type of diabetes

Treatment type

Diet only

• Dec 19, 2023

• #10

Brilliant! Very well done! You're a huge inspiration for many starting their diabetic journeys. You must be feeling both physically and emotionally great!

 

LeafyArts

Well-Known Member

Messages

803

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

• Dec 19, 2023

• #11

Thank you so much @KennyA @Rachox @IanBish and yes, @JenniferM55 I really do feel so much better physically and emotionally 7 months into this healthier lifestyle. Thank you too @aylalake the weight loss thread is a wonderfully supportive place and has kept me on the straight and narrow as I tackle the massive task of losing the weight. Yes @jessj following the usual "healthy" diet guidelines was no use whatsoever, I am glad I saw the light. @Antje77 I am a Banksy fan!

 

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Outlier

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Messages

2,104

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Diet only

• Dec 19, 2023

• #12

We can say, but you are the one who did what was necessary. Your progress will be such an inspiration to so many. Very well done!

 

Pipp

Moderator

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Moderator

Messages

11,347

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Tablets (oral)

• Dec 19, 2023

• #13

I love a success. Thanks for sharing, @LeafyArts

 

lovinglife

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Staff Member

Moderator

Messages

5,947

Type of diabetes

Type 2

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Diet only

• Dec 19, 2023

• #14

Great result - very well done

 

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KetoAnnie

Member

Messages

22

Type of diabetes

Prediabetes

Treatment type

Diet only

• Dec 19, 2023

• #15

Congratulations!!
You really are an inspiration. I'm sure the nurse was impressed with that number of 39!
Congrats on the weight loss too.

 

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carol43

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Messages

1,198

Location

South Nottinghamshire

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Diet only

• Dec 19, 2023

• #16

Well done

 

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Margarettt

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Messages

367

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Diet only

• Dec 19, 2023

• #17

Fantastic. Well done you !!

 

shelley262

Expert

Messages

5,639

Location

Worcestershire Uk

Type of diabetes

I reversed my Type 2

Treatment type

Diet only

• Dec 19, 2023

• #18

Congratulations well done you. Such an inspiration for others too.

 

jessj

Well-Known Member

Messages

256

Location

Hampshire

Type of diabetes

Treatment type

Diet only

• Dec 19, 2023

• #19

LeafyArts said:

... I am a Banksy fan!

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Same here, I have a sticker of the same rat but with a mousehole beside him low down on my wall.

 

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Paul_

Well-Known Member

Messages

504

Type of diabetes

Type 2

Treatment type

Diet only

• Dec 20, 2023

• #20

Well done @LeafyArts, always great to see people having positive results with low carb.

My experience was very similar to yours, except I was fortunate enough to stumble upon this place very soon after diagnosis in July this year. It's such a special place and an amazing resource.

Keep up the good work!