Low carb diet. My Hba1c was 45 in July this year. The GP I see said I was not diabetic but he referred me to the doctor in the practice who specialises in diabetes. My fasting bg were 6.8 and 7. I am 6foot 3 inches tall and at the time of the tests weighed 15 stone. I saw Dr Briffa who advised cutting out carbs so no porridge, which until then was my staple breakfast, no bread, again a staple as I baked my own! No rice, pasta etc. that was end August. Since then weight has come down to 13stone 10 lbs. I bought an Aviva tester and since then my bg have ranged from 4.7 to 7. The latter was due to a week in France when breakfast was nearly always croissant and bread! If I get a "6" it is usually 6.1 or slightly higher if I have been naughty and eaten carbs. I have cut back on booze with no beer and wine only if it is a special occasion.. The doctor wanted to put me on Metformin but I decided to try diet. I have not been able to exercise till very recently due to an operation but I am now using a rowing machine and cycling.
Dr Briffa advised me to test just before lunch rather than when I get up.
The low carb diet seems to be working for me but I have a blood test at the surgery next week so will be interesting g to see the Hba1c result.
One thing I want to try is to see if there are some carbs I can eat which don't affect the blood test.
Dr Briffa advised me to test just before lunch rather than when I get up.
The low carb diet seems to be working for me but I have a blood test at the surgery next week so will be interesting g to see the Hba1c result.
One thing I want to try is to see if there are some carbs I can eat which don't affect the blood test.