How can I reduce my HbA1C

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Jax73

Newbie
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2
Type of diabetes
Type 2
I was diagnosed with T1 diabetes in September 2016 with an HbA1C of 96 which was repeated a week later and had increased to 108. It has since increased to 148 and is now down to 115. I am waiting for surgery which has just been cancelled as my HbA1C needs to be, at the highest, in the 70s.
Does anyone have any idea how I can reduce it quickly? I have LADA which is very difficult to control and my BMs are very erratic ranging from the high teens to hypo status in a matter of minutes. I’m strict with my diet and exercise as much as I can but this is limited as I have 3 large abdominal hernias which I am desperate to have repaired. I have not done a DAFNE course as I keep being told it isn’t available.
Any advice would be most welcomed. Thank you!!
 
Bluetit1802

Bluetit1802

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Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
Please can you clarify the type of diabetes you have. You mention Type 1 and LADA in your post, but your profile says Type 2.
Also, which diabetes medications are you taking? This will help us with our answers.
 
notafanofsugar

notafanofsugar

Well-Known Member
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242
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
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everything good for me! getting better though x
Jax73 said:
I was diagnosed with T1 diabetes in September 2016 with an HbA1C of 96 which was repeated a week later and had increased to 108. It has since increased to 148 and is now down to 115. I am waiting for surgery which has just been cancelled as my HbA1C needs to be, at the highest, in the 70s.
Does anyone have any idea how I can reduce it quickly? I have LADA which is very difficult to control and my BMs are very erratic ranging from the high teens to hypo status in a matter of minutes. I’m strict with my diet and exercise as much as I can but this is limited as I have 3 large abdominal hernias which I am desperate to have repaired. I have not done a DAFNE course as I keep being told it isn’t available.
Any advice would be most welcomed. Thank you!!
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Welcome to the community x
 
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Daibell

Master
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12,650
Type of diabetes
LADA
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi. If you are defined as LADA or T1 then you should probably be on insulin and the Basal/Bolus regime. Sometimes you will be started on just tablets like I was but starting insulin early is best. Do let us know whether you are on insulin and what type(s)
 
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