Hba1c

[wendas1960]

Hi
I've just had my hba1c chhecked and it's gone up to 68. Does anyone know if the Dr would put me on insulin for this level

 

[JoKalsbeek]

Hi
I've just had my hba1c chhecked and it's gone up to 68. Does anyone know if the Dr would put me on insulin for this level

Not usually... There's a couple of oral medications, or you could try tweaking your diet. Insulin for a T2 is usually a last resort, there's plenty to try before that.

 

[Rachox]

My HbA1c was 70 on diagnosis and I was prescribed Metformin, insulin was never mentioned.

 

[mouseee]

Diagnosed at 101 no insulin mentioned. I asked if I would ever likely need it and was told possibly in my 80s. I'm in my 50s now.
There are lots of other meds and with 68 you are very likely able to get hba1c into pre diabetic or below with low carb eating with the meds that are likely to be prescribed. I have couple of friends who've done that this year in fact. Both had hba1c in the 60s both in prediabetic numbers now.