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<blockquote data-quote="tigerlily72" data-source="post: 948116" data-attributes="member: 38433"><p><span style="font-size: 15px">Ok, firstly I'm not really new and I've been pre-diabetic for about a year.</span></p><p></p><p>Anyway, I got the results of my blood test this morning and attended an appointment with my Doctor.</p><p></p><p>My FBG was 8.1 and HbA1c was 44. All the other tests i.e. liver, thyroid were ok (thankfully).</p><p></p><p>I have to have another blood test which I've booked for next Thursday but she has told me I AM diabetic and she very much doubts my re-test will be below 6. I also have to provide a urine sample.</p><p></p><p>I've been told to lose weight and diet avoiding sugary foods and high fat. She does not want to prescribe any medication as she wants to see if I can manage it by losing weight and eating sensibly. I was told the Diabetic Nurse would contact me once they have the results of the 2nd test. I get the impression the 2nd test is just a box ticking exercise that they have to do with what has been said today.</p><p></p><p>I have been offered the option of going to Slimming World or Weight Watchers to help with weight loss. I was told this would be free for up to 3 months and I would have to claim the money back. If anyone knows about this scheme can they let me know how that works please?</p><p></p><p>Thanks to anyone reading this, I know forum members are so supportive and helpful and I'd be grateful for any advice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tigerlily72, post: 948116, member: 38433"] [SIZE=4]Ok, firstly I'm not really new and I've been pre-diabetic for about a year.[/SIZE] Anyway, I got the results of my blood test this morning and attended an appointment with my Doctor. My FBG was 8.1 and HbA1c was 44. All the other tests i.e. liver, thyroid were ok (thankfully). I have to have another blood test which I've booked for next Thursday but she has told me I AM diabetic and she very much doubts my re-test will be below 6. I also have to provide a urine sample. I've been told to lose weight and diet avoiding sugary foods and high fat. She does not want to prescribe any medication as she wants to see if I can manage it by losing weight and eating sensibly. I was told the Diabetic Nurse would contact me once they have the results of the 2nd test. I get the impression the 2nd test is just a box ticking exercise that they have to do with what has been said today. I have been offered the option of going to Slimming World or Weight Watchers to help with weight loss. I was told this would be free for up to 3 months and I would have to claim the money back. If anyone knows about this scheme can they let me know how that works please? Thanks to anyone reading this, I know forum members are so supportive and helpful and I'd be grateful for any advice. [/QUOTE]
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