HBA1C result - asking for help from someone who knows more than me!

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I had a general health MOT recently. All my bloods came back fine including my HBA1C as it's within the normal range but it's closer to prediabetes than I would like.
I'm 31F, BMI is 20 and in generally good health.
I have had two babies (2019 & 2022) and had diabetes tests in both pregnancies and both were normal although I don't know the actual result.
Anyway, HBA1C is 39. I want to get retested in another three months with the hope that I will have been able to bring this down a bit.
In your expertise, am I at risk?
I have no family history but I am a chocolate monster and can't be doing without pizza Worried I'm bringing diabetes on to myself through a lazy diet and I have such guilt over it because I want to be the healthiest mum I can be for my girls.
Any advice or input for me? Thank you

39 is below prediabetic and normal.

True but it does sound like your diet could be better

Yeah, you could improve your diet if you know it needs improvement. But no, you are not at risk.

I really don’t think you need/should be retested in 3 months time. Being overly pre-occupied with these numbers will just make you anxious

Thank you all for replying! I plan on cutting back on the chocolate because I eat it so much, it's actually ridiculous. I'm just going to make better choices and maybe speak to my doctor regarding my health anxiety instead.
Really appreciate the replies

There would be no harm in reducing the amount of sugar you are eating but as others have said your number is in the normal range.
Mine was 47 last months so in the pre-diabetic range, my GP has given me 6 months so reduce it before testing again.

Thank you all, does it sound reasonable then to not count and restrict carbs in a sense? I have made the decision massively reduce the amount of chocolate I eat and then to make swaps for white bread and rice etc.
At I still able to enjoy myself if I go out for a meal etc?

The test is not an issue if you are otherwise fit and healthy. I doubt they will agree to repeat in 3 months unless otherwise indicated. You really need to talk through your anxiety around this and managing your diet. Is there a Wellbeing advisor at your surgery?

Thank you, I can find out if there is someone I can talk to.
I truly appreciate all your responses, genuinely!!

Have a look at the Zoe science and nutrition podcasts joinzoe.com/learn/category/nutrition/podcast

Tim Spector (one of the main scientists working with Zoe) has also just released a new book, Food For Life, which looks like it could be useful too (I plan to listen to the audiobook).

I terms of the chocolate (I can really relate!), try buying some really nice dark chocolate- it's much easier to have just a little dark chocolate and stop than it is to stop yourself eating a whole heap of milk chocolate. But get the really good stuff. Montezumas is my favourite!