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Interpreting Test Results - Can anyone help?

tigerlily72

tigerlily72

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Ok, so I got the results of my annual full blood test back today by phoning the surgery and speaking to the receptionist.

They are as follows:
HbA1c = 49
Total Cholesterol = 4.5
Thyroid = 4.88 (I was told this was "satisfactory")
My urine sample was also ok and "normal"

Now, I understand what I should be aiming for with the HbA1c (48 or below) and I believe the target for total cholesterol is 4?

But please could someone explain how to interpret my THYROID result?

I do have my annual review booked with the DSN in just over a weeks time and also an appointment to see my Dr at the end of next week. I've been having problems with my ankles and legs lately in that they look and feel swollen. I've been experiencing a burning sensation in my right leg in particular (from just below the knee and part way down my leg). Can anyone with a similar experience shed any light on this as I'm worried about it. I've stopped my amlodipine (blood pressure medication) as I wondered if this was the cause? However, as I type this I still have the burning sensation in my right leg. It's not painful as such but uncomfortable.

Thanks for reading.
 
Thanks @urbanracer . Looking at the information in the link it would appear that I'm the upper end of "normal" at 4.88 as some are saying an upper (new) recommended range of 3.0 and I think I also read 4.5.

I do have some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism - I'm often fatigued/tired, feeling low, have sleep issues and my skin has felt "drier" lately. Will speak to my Dr to discuss further in a week or so.

Thanks again :)
 
Just a quick update . . .

I saw my Dr a few days ago and ALL of my results from my full blood test are ok. I queried the thyroid result as I thought it might be borderline but she reassured me and said it wasn't. She did query why my Hba1c had risen a bit since March and I had to be honest and admit I'd not been so strict (read naughty ;)) for the past few months!

The good news is that I am still DIET controlled 1 year on from my diagnosis :happy::)
 
Hi I am also newly diagnosed diabetic June 2016, I was 19.2 blood suger
Also hbaic was 123, I have since been trying to get that number down and
Saved for a meter to check my bloods (btw I am on 2x500mg of metformin
And a simvastatin) I have gotten my number down to 15, still massive but
Imagine my terror when my meter told me not a number but just saying high
In red, so it's about 33.3, I did drink some lucozade orange, and I think that
Maybe the trouble maker as iv just read the side of package. I hope to get to
Where you are at.
 
garrysteele said:
Hi I am also newly diagnosed diabetic June 2016, I was 19.2 blood suger
Also hbaic was 123, I have since been trying to get that number down and
Saved for a meter to check my bloods (btw I am on 2x500mg of metformin
And a simvastatin) I have gotten my number down to 15, still massive but
Imagine my terror when my meter told me not a number but just saying high
In red, so it's about 33.3, I did drink some lucozade orange, and I think that
Maybe the trouble maker as iv just read the side of package. I hope to get to
Where you are at.
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Hi Garry

This forum really is a great place to be for advice and support. Are you Type 2?

Your numbers will come down once eating habits and lifestyle change. The key thing to remember is that it's carbs that raise the blood sugar (in the main). I don't touch lucozade but without reading a label would probably only recommend or suggest for treating a low (hypo) blood sugar due to a very high glucose content.

The other thing to remember is that your numbers are personal to you. They also don't mean much unless explained to you by the Dr or nurse. Ask them to explain in "plain English" if you don't understand. I start to feel "funny" if my blood sugar goes above 9 ish but for others, their "normal" might be 14. And, you've already reduced your number/reading :)

I bought a meter when I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. I use the Codefree as the test strips are one of the cheapest you can get. I don't test that regularly (my Dr and DSN has never told me to check my blood sugars) but it's useful to check when you think you may be high or low so you can treat it accordingly. It's also good to know how different foods affect you - remember to test before eating and then approx 90 mins or so afterwards.

Good Luck with reducing your numbers - I'm sure you'll get to where you want to be given time. And continue to ask away on here - there's always someone that'll help.
 
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