Latest HBa1C test result of 37 (was 57 on diagnosis, type 2 in April 13)

Hi, I am same as you. Technically, I am now in 'normal range'. You are quite likely still 'diabetic' but just well controlled. Weight loss and low carb eating lowers blood sugars and does the job. If I went back to my previous weight and a high carb diet, I would 'become' diabetic again!

Well Done sounds like youve made all the right changes , personally my only sympton (thirst) stopped almost immediately after reducing my bg

i am technically eating lcHF diet and my cholesterol has fallen like a stone, just my experience though, im not recommending anything

keep up the good work

edit: i say technically to avoid a fight as im feeling zen tonight

It's all good news. You weren't in the high figures that most of us start with but you were higher than just prediabetic. Just carry on doing what you have been doing. If you can lose a bit more weight as an insurance policy and do a bit more exercise and still watch what you eat, see how it goes. You'll probably not see the high figures again. Just, don't lapse into bad old habits.

What you will be able to do though is eat normally if you are out somewhere. I eat fish and chips now and again. I have a beer. I'll even have an ice cream. What I won't do is have toast and marmelade every day from breakfast, have a pudding after lunch and after dinner and work my way through a packet of biscuits whilst watching the telly. It's those habit forming eating routines that gave you the diabetes in the first place and they will again if you let them.

Andy12345 said:

personally my only sympton (thirst) stopped almost immediately after reducing my bg

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Well you were taking in all that water in the form of sugar free jelly

Paulwbm said:

Hi Mushroom. Thank you for your reply. Well, that is good news, I think. I plan to keep it under control for as long as its possible to do so.

Does "well controlled" still mean having the symptoms, even if the levels are within the normal range? Do you still have any symptoms?

I still feel very thirsty, especially if I eat any carbs, and I try to keep the total down and always seek out wholegrain etc. The tiredness / lethargy is also a problem.

Do you use test strips? What are your levels like on waking?

I note that you are on high fat. How does this affect the triglyceride and LDH/LDL. levels?

Hope to hear from you again. Thank you Mushroom.

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Hi again. Trying to answer your questions.
1.'Well controlled, I would mean using your meter and either through carb or portion control your blood sugars are below 7.8mmol.
2. I don't have symptoms and the fact you mention eating carbs and feeling thirsty makes a difference, must show a link with sensitivity to higher blood sugars. I have a limited knowledge of causes of diabetes, but found this lecture very useful in terms of explaining control with weight loss. Prof Taylor is responsible for the 'Newcastle Diet' showing quick weight loss (usually through surgery but his is a strict diet/food restricion) improves diabetes.
http://www.fend-lectures.org/index.php?menu=view&id=94
3. I use strips. I bought me own meter. I started testing two hours after every meal and it helped me work out foods and portin sizes which raised my sugars. Two years on I only use them for new foods. I don't test in the morning as sugars are supposed to be naturally raised for diabetics anyway due to 'Dawn Phenomenon' - liver dumpping sugar. I believe some people take some carbs before bedtime and find it lowers their morning result.
4. Yep, high fat. That's where the energy source which would usually be from carbs. Two years ago on diagnosis, my ratio was 4.74, now 3.28. LDL was stayed same at 3.6. HDL was 1.14, now 1.77. Cholesterol was 5.4, now 5.8. Total cholesterol went up to 7.1 last year but that tends to happen during first months on LCHF. Trigs were 1.4, now 1.
I am not totally convinced about the recommended cholesterol levels and refuse statins anyway. My choice.
All done with weight loss and exercise. No meds.

Well done!