Experiences with

HbA1c test

I have recently done a bloodtest and my hba1c came back as prediabetic. Since then, I have started to pay closer attention to my blood sugar levels more closely and pre/post meal. There have been some interesting discoveries: huge spikes in blood glucose 1 hour after meal. Note, this is usually after

Recently had my bloodtest done. As part of the tests, hbA1c was taken - however, it came back with a value of 44 mmol/mol or 7.25 mmol/L. So, in the prediabetic range. However, I also monitor every other day my fasting blood glucose too. Usually it is around 5.3 to 5.6, but never higher than 6.5. Just

Firstly apologies, I still don’t know how to cite the paper so it shows up in blue for you guys to read. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism. doi:10.4103/2230-8210.126517 Several times on the Forum I have come across forumites reporting that their HbA1c scoring actually increases when on

These are my new bloods taking 50 levo (started on 25) & I'm lower through the ranges than before I took it 😔Should I up it myself before I see the doctor next month? Vitamin D 94 Ferritin 93 B12 157 Folate >20 No ratio provided, have requested them? Cholesterol has gone down as has HbA1c, thank you

I want to emphasise right at the start, "[i]The authors cautioned that this was an observational study, and as such, could not establish cause and effect[/i]." I suspect that there will have been a degree of self-selection out of the study - e.g. those who have ever had an adverse reaction to a statin

Hello! I was diagnosed with NAFLD following blood tests and an ultrasound scan back in January this year. Since then I have lost almost 3 stone through exercising and ensuring I walk for 30-60 minutes a day. I haven't had to change my diet very much as I've always eaten a well balanced diet with minimum

Dad’s routine urine report showed “ trace protein “. He has never had this show up earlier ? What has been added in the last couple of months is 1)Whey protein shake - appx 40 gms a day. ( he is 70 kg ) 2) Metformin 1750 mg a day 3) Xtandi - 120 mg a day 4 ) Orgovyx - 120 mg a day

Hi All. Just had bloods done after being on prendisolone for 9 weeks, CRP 13mg/L (range less than 5.0) result classed as "NORMAL". CRP Was 19 in June. 8 in July "ABNORMAL" Serum Cortisol Level 197nmol/L no range given is this low? Serum creatine level 30 U/L (25.0-200.0) HBA1C 48, it was 43 in

Blood test yesterday to check Hba1c and ESR, not that I am expecting a raised ESR as it never has been throughout. Thanks in advance. x

I was on station 5 mg Rosuvastatin. The numbers did not come down therefore was increased to 10mg. My last blood test total cholesterol 3 mmol/L. Triglyceride is also 3 mmol/L LDL and HDL is not within limit. Hba1c 62 !!! At 77 i want to eat and drink what I want? "Cholesterol levels in the UK

Hey all. So I had some bloods dine 2 weeks ago for kidney, liver, thyroid, diabetes hba1c and cholesterol.Had the results back today and I've never had a cholesterol test before so wondering if there are any who are more familiar. So, the total serum cholesterol is 4.7 HDL is 1.1 Non HDL is 3.6 Total

Hi, I’m enquiring as to whether anyone else has experienced issues with their dental implants since being diagnosed with PMR and taking Prednisolone. I’ve been having trouble with one of my dental implants for a couple of weeks and on seeing the dentist today have been told that the implant has loosened

During annual medical tests in Feb 2024: - Saw elevated Liver Enzymes, Hi bilirubinFibroscan (ordered by Dr) Stage 2 Fatty Liver, LSM 12.59, Early eosphageal varices, normal platelets (low end of normal) - Compensated Child-A Cirrhosis - Diabetic, high Cholesterol, hi triglycerides Hypertension: All

that showed an increase in Hba1c (42 mol) which I have not got a clue about, I have asked at the surgery if the thyroid issues and diabetes are connected in some way and have been told no.

Male 67, PV for 10 years. Asymptomatic .Taking aspirin and 500mg Hydroxyurea daily.Feel great. I have recently been declared "diabetic" with an A1c level of 63 Mmol/mol (7.9%). Have had high blood sugar readings for 20 years. Fit, BMI of 24 (not overweight) and no symptons of diabetes.I am now cutting

I am new posting but I have read a lot here and it is fantastic support. My position is that I began treatment for PMR with 15mg Pred daily on 25th May 2023 and have been tapering, most recently on a 1mg/month basis, and am now on 5mg. I have just seen my rheumatologist who wants me to stay on the

Hello everyone, I have advanced glaucoma in both eyes only diagnosed six months ago after a very late eye test at the opticians, and use monopost once a day. My left eye is the weakest by far and I have lost some central vision. I have fluid at the back of this eye and was told it looked like diabetic

My wife is having a nagging health issue that is still unidentified, only visible thing is I have chronic inflammation and iron deficiency anemia but my other tests are normal like Ana test, HPLC TEST, LDH, LFT, KFT, cholesterol, thyroid, hba1c and fasting blood suger everything is normal only lower

These include: -Intense brain fog - Night sweats - Waking up 1-2 times a night to use the loo - Dizziness in the evenings, which improves with food or sugary snacks I've recently had a consultation with my GP and am awaiting blood test results (including HbA1c).

I ask my Dr last week for a blood test to see what my CRP is. I have been struggling overt the last 2 weeks. Pain and fatigue on many days. My CRP gradually rose in Nov/Jan and March when it was 10.9. Today it is 3.7. I am at a loss. 7 weeks ago I began to avoid sugar and gluten and am pleased