Millie_Tant_
Member
Hi all, I really need some guidance please. I had an HBA1C test at the beginning of February but didn't get confirmation of Type 2 diagnosis until recently. My GP surgery run a telephone conversation appointment system and it's difficult to get to speak to anyone either this way or by appointment, hence the delay in diagnosis. I've now had two HBA1C results, first was 52 mmol/mol and second was 48 mmol/mol so my GP has confirmed that I am Type 2 and I'm now anxiously waiting for a clinic appointment letter.
What I really want to know is do I have to buy some sort of gadget to test my blood, do I test urine with strips like my dad used to? I've read somewhere that people have to purchase their own testing kit but as I'm not sure what to buy wondered if it was best if I leave everything until I attend clinic.
I'm confused by a lot of advice given on the forum anyway because of the use of acronyms, although I think I'm doing ok so far with diet keeping carbs low and cutting out sugar, but even that is sometimes guesswork.
Don't get me wrong, the website is excellent but any advice would be really welcome as I feel at a loss to understand some of the jargon here and elsewhere and fear that I won't get the advice I need even when I go to clinic.
What I really want to know is do I have to buy some sort of gadget to test my blood, do I test urine with strips like my dad used to? I've read somewhere that people have to purchase their own testing kit but as I'm not sure what to buy wondered if it was best if I leave everything until I attend clinic.
I'm confused by a lot of advice given on the forum anyway because of the use of acronyms, although I think I'm doing ok so far with diet keeping carbs low and cutting out sugar, but even that is sometimes guesswork.
Don't get me wrong, the website is excellent but any advice would be really welcome as I feel at a loss to understand some of the jargon here and elsewhere and fear that I won't get the advice I need even when I go to clinic.