HbA1c Results Back

Hi all,

I have just had my 1st, 3 month results back; well 4+ really.
I called the surgery they said Thyroid was OK & diabetic was fine. I asked if I needed to see anyone or make an appointment and was told No, everything is normal.

I have asked for a printout and have been down to collect them.
Can anyone help me with the result so I'm clear about what is what.

1st Result date: 18/01/13 Hb1Ac 84 mmol/mol
2nd Result date 02/05/13 Hb1Ac 34 mmol/mol

should I be seeing someone, It seems very dismissive to me; just being left get on with thing my way.

I have a meter, in fact I got a new one a few weeks ago (Bayer Contour USb - I like it).
Now the thing is I don't have typical meals anymore and stay well away from most carbs, bread etc. I will eat oats now as I have managed to get, what I think is a fast return time i.e 5.3 -> 8.8 -> 5.5 or less in 2 hours or less. I don't take sugar's, processed foods, pastry or dairy; black tea coffee or water, no smokes or booze. (I did have my 1st apple last week, almost to sweet).

So yea not very exciting, but can I let up a bit? do I need the 2x500 metformin and what's the average of 34, should I be aiming lower, this could only be done through more exercise.

Back @ Christmas I had Crazy vision problems and a repeated infection hence the 1st blood test.

I am sitting here none the wiser about the past say 5 months :eh:

Hi Mickey, the infection was only for about 3 weeks although I'd agree as my fasting BG on the very 1st test was 19; 2nd confirmation test was 6.1 but I'd already made massive changes between the two 1st tests.

I had a look at a conversion chart now and it reports 5.3, that look smack in the middle of a normal range or do I need to get it lower?

They said nothing about any follow up, nothing.

Should I phone tomorrow and arrange a doctor appointment or what