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Latest HbA1c and other results

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Andydragon

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Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
Reading 07 Feb: 78
Reading 16 Jun: 46

The lowest I ever was is 2013 when I read 41.

weight from 98.8kg to 94.5

However...
Serum folate now showing too high at 24.8ng/ml
(I had been taking a folic acid supplement and had moved onto a multivitamin alongside 1000mg vit C instead. Does this mean I need to stop taking my supplement or change to more specific supplements, if any?)

difference being 10mg Dapaflagozin additional medication and in the last month I have moved to less than 130g carb and started 30min minimum exercise on my exercise bike. Will low carb show that quickly?

Still on a lot of drugs, but this is a fantastic result, I’m really pleased and next direction is getting off these drugs hopefully
 
Andydragon said:
Reading 07 Feb: 78
Reading 16 Jun: 46

The lowest I ever was is 2013 when I read 41.

weight from 98.8kg to 94.5

However...
Serum folate now showing too high at 24.8ng/ml
(I had been taking a folic acid supplement and had moved onto a multivitamin alongside 1000mg vit C instead. Does this mean I need to stop taking my supplement or change to more specific supplements, if any?)

difference being 10mg Dapaflagozin additional medication and in the last month I have moved to less than 130g carb and started 30min minimum exercise on my exercise bike. Will low carb show that quickly?

Still on a lot of drugs, but this is a fantastic result, I’m really pleased and next direction is getting off these drugs hopefully
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Massive congratulations on fantastic job with A1c and weight. Exercise bike was how I started nearly 5 years ago and yes LC and exercise showed fast - clothes falling off and fbg dropping like a lead balloon. Check with DN or Dr about the folate levels. However well meaning no one on here should offer individuals personal medical advice IMHO.
 
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ianpspurs said:
Massive congratulations on fantastic job with A1c and weight. Exercise bike was how I started nearly 5 years ago and yes LC and exercise showed fast - clothes falling off and fbg dropping like a lead balloon. Check with DN or Dr about the folate levels. However well meaning no one on here should offer individuuls personal medical advice IMHO.
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Yeah good point. I am sure the nurse will phone at some point to discuss. They are pretty proactive at my surgery

I’m really happy with that. I was skeptical to be honest when I read on here about low carb, and I’m certainly not very low carb but I’m a convert now.

just another 20kg to go... it’s a lot but it’s possible, I’ve already lost 13.5 since my heaviest
 
Andydragon said:
Yeah good point. I am sure the nurse will phone at some point to discuss. They are pretty proactive at my surgery

I’m really happy with that. I was skeptical to be honest when I read on here about low carb, and I’m certainly not very low carb but I’m a convert now.

just another 20kg to go... it’s a lot but it’s possible, I’ve already lost 13.5 since my heaviest
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You'll do it. At my peak I was 100 kgs now 73/74 ish and have been 74-75 for 3 years. I went from 96.4 kgs in June 2015 to 76 .6 in Nov 2016 with LC, exercise bike and walking dogs plus weights. I mostly detest LC but can see the benefits as per my sig. Go for it but hassle the DN/Dr about folate.
 
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Andydragon said:
Reading 07 Feb: 78
Reading 16 Jun: 46

The lowest I ever was is 2013 when I read 41.

weight from 98.8kg to 94.5

However...
Serum folate now showing too high at 24.8ng/ml
(I had been taking a folic acid supplement and had moved onto a multivitamin alongside 1000mg vit C instead. Does this mean I need to stop taking my supplement or change to more specific supplements, if any?)

difference being 10mg Dapaflagozin additional medication and in the last month I have moved to less than 130g carb and started 30min minimum exercise on my exercise bike. Will low carb show that quickly?

Still on a lot of drugs, but this is a fantastic result, I’m really pleased and next direction is getting off these drugs hopefully
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Excellent result, well done! The supplements you'll have to discuss with your GP though, sorry. But hey.... You're doing an amazing job. :)
 
ianpspurs said:
You'll do it. At my peak I was 100 kgs now 73/74 ish and have been 74-75 for 3 years. I went from 96.4 kgs in June 2015 to 76 in June 2016 with LC, exercise bike and walking dogs plus weights. I mostly detest LC but can see the benefits as per my sig. Go for it but hassle the DN/Dr about folate.
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I really miss some of the carb-laden foods but I tried a pancake with almond flour and almond milk and apart from it not holding together as well as “real” pancakes they tasted nice. I think if I can find enough sweet things to keep me going I will be able to stick to it

I am sure at some point I will have a bad day, and have a pizza or something but if I can keep up with trying my best and make it exceptional, it will work

my peak was 108kg. So the direction is the right way, my aim is similar to your weight. Just slowly and steadily so my body can adjust

so the fact you have done it helps for sure for me to know it’s achievable
 
Andydragon said:
I really miss some of the carb-laden foods but I tried a pancake with almond flour and almond milk and apart from it not holding together as well as “real” pancakes they tasted nice. I think if I can find enough sweet things to keep me going I will be able to stick to it

I am sure at some point I will have a bad day, and have a pizza or something but if I can keep up with trying my best and make it exceptional, it will work

my peak was 108kg. So the direction is the right way, my aim is similar to your weight. Just slowly and steadily so my body can adjust

so the fact you have done it helps for sure for me to know it’s achievable
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You will do it. Success is very motivating. Enough from me.
 
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If your pancake is falling apart add more eggs.
'Fat head' pizza is low carb.
I find low carb eating works really well to control type two. Although my BG levels are low after eating my Hba1c sticks at the top end of normal. I think something else might be broken, but so far it doesn't show up as anything other than that anomaly.
 
Resurgam said:
If your pancake is falling apart add more eggs.
'Fat head' pizza is low carb.
I find low carb eating works really well to control type two. Although my BG levels are low after eating my Hba1c sticks at the top end of normal. I think something else might be broken, but so far it doesn't show up as anything other than that anomaly.
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I’ll look into more eggs, good idea! I wasn’t sure if the almond milk was the cause

I’m tweaking my monitoring and I’m going to try for 90g carbs now rather than 130g. I think that is manageable for me

I have a friend who is diabetic also and pointing them towards low carb. I think they’d re trying to 800calorie diet instead. But whatever works! Personally I feel fair if I don’t eat, so tend to think I’d just binge if I had low calories
 
Andydragon,

I just had the the time to translate the the numbers ...... way to go!!!! You are moving in the the correct direction. You are concentrating on the right things weight and your blood sugars. What worked for me I concentrated on my numbers and weight and good things happened. Just keep it up

Dave
 
DCB 2 said:
Andydragon,

I just had the the time to translate the the numbers ...... way to go!!!! You are moving in the the correct direction. You are concentrating on the right things weight and your blood sugars. What worked for me I concentrated on my numbers and weight and good things happened. Just keep it up

Dave
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Thank you!
I’m continuing to work on it and it’s becoming habit now, which is the point. Not perfect and I do have the occasional treat but am managing to make it occasional which is good for me

I can now physically see the impact on my waistline and that’s really a good push to keep going with it
 
No problem, I remembered the excitement when I was first able to see my belt buckle for the first time in years. An occasional dietary rebellion, a treat, is a good thing. When I do it I plan for it and do it in the afternoon so I have chance to walk it off. The door is always open if you have any questions ......
 
Andydragon said:
Reading 07 Feb: 78
Reading 16 Jun: 46

The lowest I ever was is 2013 when I read 41.

weight from 98.8kg to 94.5

However...
Serum folate now showing too high at 24.8ng/ml
(I had been taking a folic acid supplement and had moved onto a multivitamin alongside 1000mg vit C instead. Does this mean I need to stop taking my supplement or change to more specific supplements, if any?)

difference being 10mg Dapaflagozin additional medication and in the last month I have moved to less than 130g carb and started 30min minimum exercise on my exercise bike. Will low carb show that quickly?

Still on a lot of drugs, but this is a fantastic result, I’m really pleased and next direction is getting off these drugs hopefully
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What are your daily blood sugars welldone on the ac1
 
ianpspurs said:
You'll do it. At my peak I was 100 kgs now 73/74 ish and have been 74-75 for 3 years. I went from 96.4 kgs in June 2015 to 76 .6 in Nov 2016 with LC, exercise bike and walking dogs plus weights. I mostly detest LC but can see the benefits as per my sig. Go for it but hassle the DN/Dr about folate.
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How tall r u
 
Andydragon said:
Thank you!
I’m continuing to work on it and it’s becoming habit now, which is the point. Not perfect and I do have the occasional treat but am managing to make it occasional which is good for me

I can now physically see the impact on my waistline and that’s really a good push to keep going with it
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People comments on how good look after weight loss and only fitting into clothes you last wore when u wee 20 somthing is best feeling I am i am 40 somthing now..lower carb diet and exercise seems to work
 
Perminder1 said:
What are your daily blood sugars welldone on the ac1
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This morning first thing 5.2
During the day I am now seeing values in the range 4.2 and 6.3 when I test before and 2 hours after food. Am not testing as frequently as I was as it has now inproved but keeping a regular eye on it

am feeling pleased though and just wish it hadn’t taken the pandemic to push me into action
 
Andy,

Covid was the primary reason why I started watch my numbers like a hawk and started to exercise and lose weight in earnest. So you are not the only one !!!!! You did what you had to do.

Dave
 
Resurgam said:
If your pancake is falling apart add more eggs.
'Fat head' pizza is low carb.
I find low carb eating works really well to control type two. Although my BG levels are low after eating my Hba1c sticks at the top end of normal. I think something else might be broken, but so far it doesn't show up as anything other than that anomaly.
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Resurgam said:
If your pancake is falling apart add more eggs.
'Fat head' pizza is low carb.
I find low carb eating works really well to control type two. Although my BG levels are low after eating my Hba1c sticks at the top end of normal. I think something else might be broken, but so far it doesn't show up as anything other than that anomaly.
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Hi there - that's interesting - I am the opposite - I have always had DP (around 3 years) and don't think I have ever had under 5 on wakening up, in fact very rarely 5s, at the moment 6s and a few 9s over the years, before meals I never go that low and 2 hours after I usually don't go above 8 - weird eh - as I am in remission with last 2 Hbalcs 39 & 37. I have mentioned this to my DN but she said not to worry as long as the hbalc are fine that's fine. Weird we are all different but with the same thing.
 
DCB 2 said:
Andy,

Covid was the primary reason why I started watch my numbers like a hawk and started to exercise and lose weight in earnest. So you are not the only one !!!!! You did what you had to do.

Dave
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Yeah... it’s all for the good. I did have a wobble yesterday after I smacked myself in the face when I got light headed and hit the banister. Neck is still hurting today, I felt sorry for myself and I had a takeaway pizza so shattered my carbs. But never mind, it’s a one off and I did some guilt exercise bike. So probably no lasting side effects

oh well.. we keep at it! Bloods 6.5 first thing this morning so not so bad all told
 
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