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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
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Had my fasting glucose results today and they are 8.1. Doctor says I have prediabetes and I need to have a hba1c test so waiting for a call about that.
I'm similar need to lose a bit of weight, about a stone and a half. I put it on when I stopped smoking.Yes I was confused as I thought 8.1 would be diabetic. I’ve got an appointment for the hb1ac on Tuesday morning so will see what that says. I definitely need to lose weight so that’s something I’m going to work on
That's....Odd. Not exactly a diagnosis that can be made based on a single fasting blood test. The HbA1c will tell you more. In the meantime, check out dietdoctor.com and read up a little on cutting carbs and what it entails. Read here some, and ask whatever you want about medication, diet etc.... We may not always all agree with one another, but we're all still alive and kicking, so we do know something, it seems. That way, when the appointment rolls around with the results of your tests, you don't get overwhelmed with the information they give you and you'll know what things mean, what is what and you can have a bit more input in how you're going to treat all this, provided there's something to treat.Had my fasting glucose results today and they are 8.1. Doctor says I have prediabetes and I need to have a hba1c test so waiting for a call about that.
Yes I was confused as I thought 8.1 would be diabetic. I’ve got an appointment for the hb1ac on Tuesday morning so will see what that says. I definitely need to lose weight so that’s something I’m going to work on
Some apps will make a guesstimate but they need a lot of readings to be worthwhile imo. You can get private hb1ac tests done via medichecks or thriva or hb1now (? Think I’ve got that wrong) to name but a few.Hi, Welcome. I’m also a newbie and have gone the low carb route. My wife can’t believe the weight that’s fallen away through being very strict with bread, pastry, cake. Also I was a huge potato fan. A stone (old money) has gone. I guess it’s different for everyone but this worked for me. Frustrating thing is that they won’t test me again for a year, I’d love to know if I was going in the right direction. I don’t know if there is a meter that measures Hb levels, maybe someone can recommend one, privately if you can’t put the info on the site. You do feel better about yourself once you start to take action.
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