Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

[ConradJ]

We must all do our own research and decide how we want to manage diabetes though. If I can maintain below 6 that is my mission accomplished.

Ali

Indeed, but it's also good to share knowledge - as you have done; life can sometimes be overwhelming for anyone and people can loose the will to do the legwork so any quick nods, such as yours, can really help.

 

[Ali H]

I prefer to try and aim lower, put it that way. Some agree, some disagree, but I enjoy low carbing so why not.

Ali

 

[fleurtess]

We must all do our own research and decide how we want to manage diabetes though. If I can maintain below 6 that is my mission accomplished.

Ali

I would love to know why a Dr got really mad at me because my months levels were pre-diabetic. He was quite horrid about it. I decided to ignore him and carry on

 

[ConradJ]

I would love to know why a Dr got really mad at me because my months levels were pre-diabetic. He was quite horrid about it. I decided to ignore him and carry on

Perhaps he was worried about his job... I mean, if you can maintain pre-diabetic levels without his involvement...

 

[Ali H]

Fleurtess, in what way? Too low, too high, what was he mad about?

Ali

 

[sammyc123]

Perhaps he was worried about his job... I mean, if you can maintain pre-diabetic levels without his involvement...

At the end of the day you are the one who has to live with it...and the greater risk complications should you follow their advice.

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[Ali H]

Exactly, thankfully all the medical peeps I deal with are supportive.

Ali

 

[ConradJ]

I prefer to try and aim lower, put it that way. Some agree, some disagree, but I enjoy low carbing so why not.

Ali

I intend to hit 6% by next spring and 5%-5.5% by autumn 2016... Although I will adjust those timescales accordingly if I reach 6% this year, etc.

I dare not go lower or faster as that can worsen my retinopathy.

 

[noblehead]

Can we all get back on track and stick to the title of the thread, if people want to discuss diets then start off a separate thread, lets not derail this one.

 

[Wurst]

Done it again, 3 months ago 4.9 % and today 4.9% again. Bit surprised as I didn't put much effort in this time around and wouldn't class myself as a lower carber anymore. Also blitzed my LDL cholesterol , 3 months ago it was at 190 mg/dl and after lots of artichoke now its 106 mg/dl.

 

[Natalie1974]

After just over a month of low carbing there is a slight improvement...down from 9% to 8.5%...I'm determined now though...I will get it into normal happy numbers again.

 

[Amrit1712]

Just had my first one since diagnosis and really happy. Was 10% in January and got results today of 6.3%! Still think I can do better but not complaining

 

[L3wisr]

Absolutely gutted. Just got mine back and they were 49.
No idea why but my sugars have been going mental and in the last 3 weeks they've been the highest since diagnoses.

Can't make any progress it seems

 

[Replicant]

I was diagnosted type 1 2.5 years ago. Last week I had my first follow up. HbA1c was 6.4% or 46 mmol/mol. Quite pleased about that since I had no idea what to expect.

 

[Janelle123]

I just got my results back yesterday. It was 36 and I was so happy. Then the doctor started telling me it was too low and it needed to be closer to 50. I said "you realise 50 is an average of about 8 mmol/l?? I'm pregnant and I'm meant to be between 4 and 7." to which he responded "It's fine to go up to 11 after a meal..." I got so mad! Is he trying to harm my baby?? What is wrong with doctors?? Why don't they want us to have a normal HbA1c??

 

[urbanracer]

October 2014 16.4%,
February 2015 6.8%,
May 2015 6.8%

Could be better, could be worse.

 

[Goldmum]

Just got my results 3 weeks after diagnosis- dropped from 15% to 11.8%. I'm so relieved- makes it all seems worth it. And I figured out a plan with the diabetes nurse so I can have a glass of champagne AND a small slice of chocolate cake to celebrate a big family birthday at the weekend!

 

[cara147m]

My last HbA1c was 8.6% (old way) in March - just had it done again last week!

I have been T1 for 26 years now and always been between 7-9% after a few bad teenage years of being in the 10% area - worrying about the future now (28 years old now).

I keep trying to get my HbA1c down to 5-6% with no success! I test my glucose levels every hour or two to try and keep track - getting very obsessed! I still use multiple daily injections - basal bolus.

How does everyone with a HbA1c of 5-6% do it?!?! Would love some honest advice

x

 

[robert72]

My last HbA1c was 8.6% (old way) in March - just had it done again last week!

I have been T1 for 26 years now and always been between 7-9% after a few bad teenage years of being in the 10% area - worrying about the future now (28 years old now).

I keep trying to get my HbA1c down to 5-6% with no success! I test my glucose levels every hour or two to try and keep track - getting very obsessed! I still use multiple daily injections - basal bolus.

How does everyone with a HbA1c of 5-6% do it?!?! Would love some honest advice

x

I got down to mid/low 6s by medium-carb diet (around 150-180g/day) but didn't get into the 5s until I went low-carb.

 

[robert72]

I was looking for this thread last week but couldn't find it.
New personal best last Thursday - 5.5% (37)