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Hba1c result

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Pixie55

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
I was diagnosed with type 2 about 4 years ago with A1c results varying from 48 to 53. Latest result was 49 despite eating 70 to 100 grams
Of carbs per day, which I track. Now I know this isn’t horrendous but I currently weight 38 kgs despite keeping up fats and proteins so cutting carbs further doesn’t seem realistic. I take a low dose of creon as I have an atrophied pancreas. Also suffer from bronchiectasis which seems to make me loose weight when I have a chest infection. Any tips from anybody please?
 
Had a telephone call on diagnosis (during Covid). Tested for GAD and c peptide - both negative. Creon came from a surgeon post CT reckoned I had chronic pancreatitis (I’m a retired nurse and have seen plenty of folk with chronic pancreatitis- I don’t think so). Just want to get some weight on without compromising my HBA1C. I don’t take meds for my blood sugar. I saw a dietician a couple of years ago when I weighed 35kgs who was lovely and I did hit 40 kgs. Problem with the nhs is every department looks at their own area and not the whole picture.
 
A shot in the dark with this @Pixie55 , but have you been tested for malabsorption issues? If your pancreas is damaged or compromised will it not affect how you absorb food, particularly fats and nutrients ? Just a thought. I guess the creon should do this.

Edited to add nutrients
 
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