- 39
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
I know that some people have expressed a preference for regular tests rather than a three/six monthly Hba1c test. When I was first diagnosed my Hba1c was 65, but within three months I'd reduced this to 39 following a fairly low-carb diet. The following six months it increased marginally to 42. I decided to relax the low-carb diet a little and it next rose to 48. I asked my diabetes nurse about using a monitor, and regular tests over the next three months indicated BS levels of between 5.9 and 9.2. It did on one occasion shoot up to 15.3 when I'd had a bowl of soup based on a butternut squash, followed by a jacket potatoe. So I took this as a warning and didn't indulge again. I had noticed that identical menus on different days had resulted in varying BS results, although within acceptable limits. Despite keeping with these limits, at my last Hba1c test it was 51. So I would be interested if anyone has a view on the comparison of regular BS testing and Hba1c levels. I've had annual diabetes eye and podiatry tests, which has not thrown up any problems; and my weight is maintained at eleven stone. I am fairly fit for my age, 79 and do a couple of cycle rides each week of between 2 1/2 to 3 hours.