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Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

My latest Hb1ac was 6.6% which is 6 months after diagnoses Very proud of this as when I was diagnosed (and in ketoneacidosis) it was over what they could actually measure and my test at 3 months was 10.1% so i'm happy to have gotten it down in the time I have! I also got told the 'optimal' is 6.5% - what are peoples thoughts on this?
 
They say 6.5% or below is 'good control'. However a non-diabetics Hb1ac would not be this high, therefore whilst 6.5% is a good achievement for a diabetic (my previous result), for me it's not my optimal result. I want to be aiming for the 5%'s and get my levels as similar as a non-diabetic as I can.
 
Hey

I was 16.1% when diagnosed at end of February. My first a1c result 6.4%! Well chuffed
 
Hi @fleurtess,

How did you convert 42 to 7mmol?

My "score" was 47, so I'd be interested to learn the mmol equivalent if you or anyone else knows the equation.

Do you just divide by 6? This would give me 7.83.
 
fleurtess said:
Mine was 42 which equates to 7mmol
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Dec 2014 = 148
Mar 2015 = 70
Jun 2015 = 48
So going in right direction but apparently cholesterol is getting a little high now. I am still waiting for first appointment with dietician after 8 months and have stopped going to gym cos of fear of hypos
 
Got my results yesterday. Down to 7.2 from 11.8. I am aiming to be below 6 but definitely on the right track and feeling like the hardwork is starting to pay off
 
Got my results today, when diagnosed in mid April I was 99 = 15.1and today I am 68 = 7.9. Really happy with this but nurse isn't and is changing things around with prescription
 
Mine was 9.2% in November and now it's 7.6%... its hard work but worth it... having another blood test In a couple of weeks ..and my blood glucose levels are going good... and have to say I'm feeling really good about myself and my levels
 
claire_786 said:
Mine was 9.2% in November and now it's 7.6%... its hard work but worth it... having another blood test In a couple of weeks ..and my blood glucose levels are going good... and have to say I'm feeling really good about myself and my levels
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It feels so good when you finally start to crack it - well done you!
 
When i had my last test in june i was 5.3....... My doc said " ooo thats a bit low,we'll have to get it up a bit" to which i said" bye"
 
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