Well, I have my latest HbA1c results back...

[Starfish18]

... and it's 50! Down from 95 in Jan 19, on diagnosis. Diet only!
Feel a bit disappointed tbh cos I've tried so hard with the Lchf way of eating, but I have had DP from time to time and liver dumps which I've tried to combat.
My cholesterol etc is all OK so that's something at least
Anyway, onwards and upwards or should I say downwards, regarding my hba1c!

 

[bulkbiker]

... and it's 50! Down from 95 in Jan, 19, on diagnosis. Diet only!
Feel a bit disappointed tbh cos I've tried so hard with the Lchf way of eating, but I have had DP from time to time and liver dumps which I've tried to combat.
My cholesterol etc is all OK so that's something at least
Anyway, onwards and upwards or should I have downwards, regarding my hba1c!

Almost halved in three months is pretty darn good so well done you.. Next time it will be lower if you stick to the plan..

 

[Starfish18]

Almost halved in three months is pretty darn good so well done you.. Next time it will be lower if you stick to the plan..

Thank you I do plan to stick to plan. I've also started counting the carbs (which I never did before) so least I know how many I have a day now and can see where I can cut them down in certain meals

 

[Rachox]

That’s a huge drop! Well done! Keep up the good work, remember this is a marathon not a sprint x

 

[Starfish18]

That’s a huge drop! Well done! Keep up the good work, remember this is a marathon not a sprint x

Thank you. I did think that actually just got to stop comparing myself to others who have done it quicker than me

 

[Bluetit1802]

... and it's 50! Down from 95 in Jan 19, on diagnosis. Diet only!
Feel a bit disappointed tbh cos I've tried so hard with the Lchf way of eating, but I have had DP from time to time and liver dumps which I've tried to combat.
My cholesterol etc is all OK so that's something at least
Anyway, onwards and upwards or should I say downwards, regarding my hba1c!

That is an excellent result. No need to be disappointed with it, you should be doing a jig round the room. It is only 3 months ago that you were 95. Rome wasn't built in a day ..... next time it will be lower if you continue with your low carb eating plan. Well done.

 

[Resurgam]

At my first retest after diagnosis I had dropped from 91 to 47 - and then at the 6 month test I saw 41 - so with any luck you should do that at least - and that is normal!!
As you were not even carb counting that is really good - and it gives you another lever to lower blood glucose.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Thank you. I did think that actually just got to stop comparing myself to others who have done it quicker than me

Not that many have, and you started very high.

 

[Starfish18]

That is an excellent result. No need to be disappointed with it, you should be doing a jig round the room. It is only 3 months ago that you were 95. Rome wasn't built in a day ..... next time it will be lower if you continue with your low carb eating plan. Well done.

Thank you I do plan to stick with the Lchf way of eating I've also started counting the carbs too as I never did before

 

[bulkbiker]

Thank you I do plan to stick with the Lchf way of eating I've also started counting the carbs too as I never did before

In that case your drop is even more impressive! Do you self test though?

 

[Starfish18]

Not that many have, and you started very high.

That's made me feel a bit better

 

[Starfish18]

In that case your drop is even more impressive! Do you self test though?

Thank you Yes I self test

 

[Starfish18]

At my first retest after diagnosis I had dropped from 91 to 47 - and then at the 6 month test I saw 41 - so with any luck you should do that at least - and that is normal!!
As you were not even carb counting that is really good - and it gives you another lever to lower blood glucose.

I hope so. That's what I'm thinking now about starting to count the carbs hopefully it will help me see lower levels

 

[Caeseji]

... and it's 50! Down from 95 in Jan 19, on diagnosis. Diet only!
Feel a bit disappointed tbh cos I've tried so hard with the Lchf way of eating, but I have had DP from time to time and liver dumps which I've tried to combat.
My cholesterol etc is all OK so that's something at least
Anyway, onwards and upwards or should I say downwards, regarding my hba1c!

Goodness me! You really have nipped it in the bud right there and I am so proud of you!

 

[enb54]

... and it's 50! Down from 95 in Jan 19, on diagnosis. Diet only!
Feel a bit disappointed tbh cos I've tried so hard with the Lchf way of eating, but I have had DP from time to time and liver dumps which I've tried to combat.
My cholesterol etc is all OK so that's something at least
Anyway, onwards and upwards or should I say downwards, regarding my hba1c!

Congratulations and give yourself a raise! ...Or at least a pat on the back...

 

[Starfish18]

Goodness me! You really have nipped it in the bud right there and I am so proud of you!

Aww thank you

 

[Starfish18]

Congratulations and give yourself a raise! ...Or at least a pat on the back...

Thank you

 

[geefull]

Well done indeed @Starfish18 , a star performance! Onward and downward

 

[Starfish18]

Well done indeed @Starfish18 , a star performance! Onward and downward

Thank you

 

[KK123]

... and it's 50! Down from 95 in Jan 19, on diagnosis. Diet only!
Feel a bit disappointed tbh cos I've tried so hard with the Lchf way of eating, but I have had DP from time to time and liver dumps which I've tried to combat.
My cholesterol etc is all OK so that's something at least
Anyway, onwards and upwards or should I say downwards, regarding my hba1c!

Wow, very well done! What I would say is don't compare yourself too much with most of the people on here at this stage, don't forget they are amongst the cream of type 2s and work extremely hard and diligently to get there. Compared with the rest of the diabetes society YOU are an absolute star and should be given a medal. You strike me as someone who is well on their way to that elusive club anyway but don't forget you are competing with the best and you are keeping up. x