Blood sugar

[Treeclimber62]

Hello everyone I recently had a blood test .I have one every six months since transplant just over four years ago .all good except my hba1c which had a reading of 5.1 which is to high .I was diabetic just after and as a result of tx which resolved itself after a few weeks I had to inject insulin . My question is can I reduce the result rather take any more medication I'm fit and well still working in a physical job nearly 67 5 foot eleven and 13 stone 6lbs thanks

[Richard-Allen]

It depends on what type of anti-rejection medication you are taking. Tacrolimus can alter the way the hepatocytes in the liver process and handle sugars. If you were diabetic prior to having a transplant, then there is a good chance you'll be a type 2 diabetic afterwards.

My liver became insulin resistant and I became a type 2 diabetic. Now, nearly five year post transplant, I am still diabetic. My diabetes is presently controlled by medication but I suspect I may have to go back onto insulin.

[Steak in reply to Richard-Allen]

Hi what makes u think u may have to go back on insulin. I was diabetic after transplant and was on insulin after a few months I came of it and taken gliclazide now. My blood sugar reading was always about 7.5 average over 14 days now it has crept up to 8.5 but I have been eating things I know make it go up . My hba1c last test was 55 it had previously been 60.

[Richard-Allen in reply to Steak]

I had my transplant carried out at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. If ever you go to this hospital by train, you'll notice that the next stop along the line is Bournville. This is the home of Cadburys Chocolate. I know my liver donor was a 48 year old local male. I suspect that he used to work for Cadbury's.

I think I now have a inherited chocolate addiction. (This is what I tell myself anyway).

[Treeclimber62 in reply to Richard-Allen]

Thanks for reply Richard I wasn't diabetic before tx might havery to make some lifestyle changes