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Type1. HbA1c results

Markham_K

Member
Messages
20
Location
South Yorkshire
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
When I was admitted to hospital in January my HbA1c was 121..
A few weeks ago I had to have another to see if my monster was getting better.. today I got my result
59!
I'm extremely happy with myself! Feel a little less overwhelmed, depressed, and like my life has come to an end.. I'm so happy that I'm going in the right direction, I'm actually doing good even though it still confused me hahaha

Sorry for my little rant.. I had to share with you all, you all understand what I'm going through, and atm I'm really happy with myself and my monster friend x
 
Your entitled to a rant We're human and we all have emotions that sometimes we find hard to control.Grats on your results and you should be happy with yourself,all the best
 
Glad that you and your monster friend are gettiing on better together.

Nice one.
 
You should be really proud. I got similar results today and it's made me feel so much better about diabetes!
 
121 down to 59 is awesome. Well done, you have every right to feel happy!
 
Well done,I hope I can follow your lead! I got my results today which was 90. Im not even sure what a healthy number is, do you know what is being aimed for?
 
TracyC said:
Well done,I hope I can follow your lead! I got my results today which was 90. Im not even sure what a healthy number is, do you know what is being aimed for?
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@TracyC Below 42 is non-diabetic (normal), 42-47 is pre-diabetic, 48 or over is diabetic. So you need to aim to get below 42.
 
Prem51 said:
@TracyC Below 42 is non-diabetic (normal), 42-47 is pre-diabetic, 48 or over is diabetic. So you need to aim to get below 42.
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Thank you! I just joined the low carb program here, and i think its struck me that my diet now will be meat, fish, eggs, veg and fruit ... for someone who isn't a big meat eater, or fish for that matter and consumed mostly carbs prior to this its going to be a massive undertaking, but i will do it, to avoid the meds and other complications. I am looking at blood glucose monitors on eBay right now, there are so many I have no idea what to buy! x
 
@TracyC there is good info on meters in this forum. I think the Codefree one is used by many.

I'm using one given by the GP but going to change. Worked out that Codefree is around 15p a strip if bought on Amazon - my current one is more like 30p!

Great to hear you are committing to LCHF, I did and it's made a huge difference
 
Even cheaper if you go to the supplier and buy in multiples of 5 tubs a time. They give a really good fiscount. With disount codes. ( will post in a Mo)
 
[quote uid=162035 name="Alzebra" post=1093870]...

I ordered mine from Home Health UK Ltd. There are discount codes you can use on that site to get cheaper strips: 5 packs 264086 10 packs 975833. I don't change my lancet every time, maybe just once a week / fortnight so don't buy too many of those![/QUOTE]
 
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