Type 2 Hba1c

[woollygal]

So it’s early because that’s the agreement with Dr. Done at 2 month mark then back to 3 month in May.

But my hba1c has gone down allegedly to 54 from 61.

I say allegedly because it was given by the receptionist and they always tell me wrong numbers.

But if right I’m nearly not dynastic anymore. Started off at 87 so this feels like I’m pretty much there.

My full blood count has an exclamation mark that Dr wants to talk to me about and who knows what that’s about.

I am right in thinking 54 is nearly non diabetic aren’t I?

It’s only 13 points too high.

 

[Deleted Account]

@Cana well done on your reduction in your Hb1AC.

www.diabetes.co.uk has more than just this forum and includes an easy to use Search.
For example, if you go to the Home page and type "Hb1AC" into the Search on the top right, one of the first results is this: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/what-is-hba1c.html. This will answer your question and more about the Hb1AC.

 

[Prem51]

@Cana Well done on reducing your HbA1c from 87 originally to 61, and now to 54 (if the receptionist was correct).
54 is still in the diabetic range though, but hopefully your downward trend will continue.
Are you on metformin or any other diabetes meds? If you are your doctor might want to talk to you about reducing or coming off them.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Well done, that is a good reduction, but still a way to go ..... you need to be under 42 to get you to the non-diabetic range. (42 to 47 is pre-diabetic) Keep doing what you are doing and hopefully the next HbA1c will see you at your goal.

 

[Caeseji]

So it’s early because that’s the agreement with Dr. Done at 2 month mark then back to 3 month in May.

But my hba1c has gone down allegedly to 54 from 61.

I say allegedly because it was given by the receptionist and they always tell me wrong numbers.

But if right I’m nearly not dynastic anymore. Started off at 87 so this feels like I’m pretty much there.

My full blood count has an exclamation mark that Dr wants to talk to me about and who knows what that’s about.

I am right in thinking 54 is nearly non diabetic aren’t I?

It’s only 13 points too high.

Moving in the right direction really is a good thing so well done to you, really well done.

 

[woollygal]

@Cana Well done on reducing your HbA1c from 87 originally to 61, and now to 54 (if the receptionist was correct).
54 is still in the diabetic range though, but hopefully your downward trend will continue.
Are you on metformin or any other diabetes meds? If you are your doctor might want to talk to you about reducing or coming off them.

I’m on forxiga.

Don’t think I’d want to reduce till I actually in normal range. Don’t want to mess it all up.

Last time with a 3 point ride she was talking more meds so I’ll just be happy if they are off the table.

 

[woollygal]

Well done, that is a good reduction, but still a way to go ..... you need to be under 42 to get you to the non-diabetic range. (42 to 47 is pre-diabetic) Keep doing what you are doing and hopefully the next HbA1c will see you at your goal.

I suppose because I was 87 I think 54 is just round the corner and I’m only a little bit diabetic

But then I guess plenty more get diagnosed st this level so maybe not.

 

[DCUKMod]

I suppose because I was 87 I think 54 is just round the corner and I’m only a little bit diabetic

But then I guess plenty more get diagnosed st this level so maybe not.

Cana - well done in moving your A1c in the right direction.

My comment to you would be to observe that you seem, in just the last couple of weeks, to have made a bit of a breakthrough, in terms of hunger and your way of eating. I would ask you to really concentrate on those changes, and the positive impacts you felt.

I honestly think thata by doing that you are very, very likely to see a further improvement in your numbers.

Nobody knows what their body can go. Nobody can know how you or any other person will set their own dials, in terms of risk, reward and the amount of change and hwall of that fits into their bigger picture.

Stock with it. I think you will find it to be worthwhile.

 

[Deleted member 308541]

I am right in thinking 54 is nearly non diabetic aren’t I?

This bit of text is on the bottom of the patient pathology reports for hba1c blood tests, to give you an idea what control you have of your diabetes.

54 mmol/mol is sub optimal and a fair way to go before you are non diabetic and in very good control.