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I'm a bit confused by my gp appointment. Having had fasting glucose in the 8s and an Hb1ac of 50 the practice nurse told me that I have type 2 diabetes. She advised me to make an appointment with my GP. I have been low carbing with pleasing glucose levels. I can see a steady reduction from January.
My GP says that as my current levels are good then I'm not diabetic. He will retest Hb1ac in a couple of months. If there are 2 concurrent highs then I am diabetic. I'm hoping that by the time of the test my test will indeed be in normal range.
My question is "does the diagnosis make any practical difference?" I know from my cheat days I will need to continue low carbing, that's not the issue. The reason I initially tested was that I was experiencing eye pain and blurry vision. If I'm not diagnosed I won't get the full diabetic support./ investigations. There may be other issues I don't know.
Does anybody have any views on the value of an official diagnosis if I intend to look after my diet?
Many thanks for picking through my rambling question.
My GP says that as my current levels are good then I'm not diabetic. He will retest Hb1ac in a couple of months. If there are 2 concurrent highs then I am diabetic. I'm hoping that by the time of the test my test will indeed be in normal range.
My question is "does the diagnosis make any practical difference?" I know from my cheat days I will need to continue low carbing, that's not the issue. The reason I initially tested was that I was experiencing eye pain and blurry vision. If I'm not diagnosed I won't get the full diabetic support./ investigations. There may be other issues I don't know.
Does anybody have any views on the value of an official diagnosis if I intend to look after my diet?
Many thanks for picking through my rambling question.