Do I have Type 2 Diabetes?

[daisyd]

Thank you for letting me join your group.

Just a couple of questions, please.

I had a blood test: HbA1c last week and again this week. Seeing the result from the first one that was done, I guess I have Diabetes. The result was 8.8. I'm waiting to hear back from the doctor re 2nd test.

Could you please recommend a good diet and exercise plan, as I think I have some muscle loss, as well?

What a shame there isn’t a home testing kit with urinalysis sticks like they do for Bowel cancer. I have so many other health problems I didn’t think it was possible to get anymore.

Thank you.

[Gambit62]

This link provides an explanation of the HbA1c test and results.diabetes.co.uk/hba1c-test.html.

I think your result is the %-age which would indicate that you do have type 2 diabetes, but it should be confirmed with a fasting blood sugar test.

HbA1c gives a good idea of how well your blood sugars are being controlled over a long period of time and it looks like your body is struggling to regulate blood sugar levels.

In terms of diet and exercise - cut out refined sugars, cut down on more complex carbohydrates (potato, pasta, rice). Bulk out food with fibre (eg lots of fruit and veg). A lot of places to cauliflower substitutes to pasta and rice if you struggle with bulk in your food.

This article explains more

diabetes.co.uk/insulin-resi...

Taking exercise can also help. If you have co-morbidities I would recommend seeing a suitably qualified physiotherapist rather than just trawling the internet for possible regimes though there are some good ones out there - just that a physio should be able to point you to the right exercises much quicker.

If you are diagnosed then your doctor or a nurse should provide you with some dietary advice.

I watched a talk on Friday on the use in the UK of a crash diet system - several weeks of really low calorie intake - that seemed to be very effective in achieving weight loss - post diet gain was still there but it was a bit slower and was starting from a much lower point than a normal diet. This seemed to be very effective in reversing type 2 diabetes. However, it is a medical intervention and definitely something you should discuss with your doctor - particularly if you have other co-morbidities.

[daisyd in reply to Gambit62]

Thank you, hopefully I will get a phone call from my Doctor tomorrow, i have seen a nhs physio for knee pain for years, the problem is that the muscle around my knee must have been damaged as I have been doing all the exercises he has given me with no improvement.

I didn’t realise about potato’s rice etc, will follow diet advice from Gp as well

Thanks again

[Gambit62 in reply to daisyd]

in dietary terms sugars are carbohydrates but when people think of sugar they think of a packet of sugar.sorry about the knee - don't know how long you have been doing the exercises but it could be that things are improving but you haven't started to notice it yet - hope that the appointment goes well.

[daisyd]

Apparently I haven’t got diabetes thank goodness, I am going to the muscular skeletal clinic, to get a diagnosis, fingers crossed it will be ok

[janeytrace]

Superdrug seem to have expanded their range of home test kits. Last week im fairky sure they had a blood sugar testing kit maybe can check for this on superdrug website

[daisyd]

Thank you apparently my second blood test came back normal, not sure how that happened. But it was a big shock thinking I might be a diabetic, it does run in our family, I am going to be a lot more careful now

Thanks everyone

[Jstbcuz]

Hi, oh my gosh you sound like me. My A1C was 7.5 this time. It is usually 6-6.7. I didn't gain weight in a year bit I think stress has made it higher. I'm looking for a diet plan as well. Keep in touch and let me know what you find. Thanks

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Jstbcuz]

Have you been eating a low carb. high fat or low carb. high protein diet? Did your doctor suggest either diet and to count carbs. for each meal/snack?