I British but currently I live in Germany, I'm type 2 with insulin and tablets. I had my regular quarterly diabetic check just 2 days ago (here in Germany I do see my regular GP but in reality I rely on my Diabetic specialist Dr for my care and treatment. So this is what happened to me... had my Diabetic appointment Dr Wed morning, appointment at 8am, first of all I saw the nurse for the finger prick test, she also does a second test into something else, its a bit like a test strip but it goes into a special gadget that then is inserted into a machine (I don't see this, I get sent back to the waiting room). Anyway about 45 minutes later (at this point the Dr is already running 'late' and he apologises) I get called into the Dr's office (he has 2 offices so a patient is being seen in one and the next patient is waiting in the second). The test results are on his desk so I have a look, 1st test is the regular fingerprint test (I don't remember what it was, but it isn't important as I do my own tests 4 times a day) the interesting part for me was my HbA1c test which was 5.0 - anyway in comes the Dr and the first thing he says is 5.0 that's great, it's about as perfect as you can get. So I'm a happy bunny, talk about my general results (I download the data from my meter and show him the last 3 months in various reports, graphs, and pie charts) and I'm happily sent on my way with prescriptions for the next 3 months supplies. I'm hoping to retire soon and what I'm not looking forward to is the experience that you've described, I remember many times in the UK waiting a week for results and then the Dr barely mentioning it, my experience here in Germany has opened my eyes so when I do get back to the UK I will have to very carefully select a GP based upon what he/she can do to help me; I'm not a number, I'm not an inconvenience, I'm a person, a valuable member of society, and I want to live healthily for many years to come. Dr's deserve respect for their work, the training they went through for many years etc. but as patients we too deserve to be recognised and treated as humanely as possible.
I hope your docs are explaining the basics of what the ranges of the various tests are to all their patients. It's part of their job
I don't understand that too.One thing I have never figured out about this 50 shades chart is why the A1C numbers are not equivalent of mmol numbers ?
my surgery doesnt offer that service. I can register to book appointments, and re-order meds. Thats all they offer.Having just been diagnosed Type 2 nine weeks ago I just had my first HbA1c this week. I had the blood taken on Thursday late morning and saw the result on line just over 24hrs later. I may have an advantage that I live in a city with a very large teaching hospital, where all the blood tests are sent. However I recommend registering with your practise for on line access to results to cut out the middle (wo)men, the receptionists!
Oh no! I thought they all had to provide this service nowmy surgery doesnt offer that service. I can register to book appointments, and re-order meds. Thats all they offer.
Oh no! I thought they all had to provide this service now
I don't understand that too.
I don't understand that too.
HI !! See my other post . look up guardian and daily mail on line ref richard doughty, type 2 diabetes , carlos cervantes , etc newcastle diet - it's all there dont worry ! First lose excess weight. Then exercise as per Dr Michael Mosley HIT also online inthe Daily Mail again. Then try LCHF maintenance dieting. NOT HARD to avoid carbs. you are welcome to message me. I already noticed they told you 49 was ok.. usual blather 'dont worry' DO WORRY and then FIX IT as much as you can. you can find a chart on this site showing you how blood sugar numbers relate to the various methods and units. For your quick info, normal HbA1c is from 5.6% to 6.5% [ in DCCT units ] or from 38 to 48 [ in IFCC units ]. Why are they telling you 48 is fine ? Because they are mixing up type 1 [ which often are maintained at higher levels than is really good, just to avoid the risk of hypos, ] with the other diabetes the type 2 which you have. good luck,No change of surgery possible. The next surgery is 20 miles away, I dont drive, and public transport is a joke.
However, this morning it has occurred to me the 49 is NOT good. Its borderline diabetic. I feel lost and confused now, and a bit scared. Can anyone point to to the chart which shows what average blood sugar level 49 is please?
It seems the 18/6 fasting and only eating twice a day hasnt altered anything for me. Not sure what to try next.
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