What was your last A1c reading?
My A1c always is a 6.8 and 7.0 and my Dr. feels that it needs to be in the 5.0 area. I feel that I would have way too many lows at 5.0 and we get in to this discussion every time my blood is taken. I am happy with where I am (maybe could go a little lower) but will definitely not go to 5.0. This is why I am curious to see what other's have for their readings...thx
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Permalink Reply by Bubbaluv on -
T2. Latest a1c was 5.0. I get lows but only from strenuous exercise and it ruturns to normal within a minute or so of rest.
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Permalink Reply by Cara on -
My last one was 6.8, down from 7.7 in February. I was at a 5 once, a few weeks after the birth of my first child. I was low constantly, and it was very uncomfortable. I'd say around a 6 would be a reading, but 5, forget it. I tortured myself for a reason with a 5, my daughter. But now, never.
Ask your doc for his A1C and see what it is. Then the 2 of you can strive for a 5 together. Wonder if he'd go for it?
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Permalink Reply by Bubbaluv on
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Less than 5.7 is considered "normal". 5.7-6.0 is pre diiabetic if you consider that an actual condition.
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Permalink Reply by Claire on -
I assume you're using the DCCT range... it has been quite confusing since the new IFCC system came out :-/ I never know which one is being referred to...
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Permalink Reply by Bella on -
Thanks, this explains why my Dr. wants me in the 5 range but I would be chugging o.j. all the time if i tried!
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Permalink Reply by Bubbaluv on
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My very non-diabetic wifes last a1c was 5.4. While I'm sure doable by some, seems pretty extreme and risky for most t1's. If i era t1, I would be shooting fr high 5's myself but doubt I would try ti push myself too much lower.
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Permalink Reply by Zoe on -
Actually pre-diabetic goes up to 6.4 as diabetes isn't diagnosed until 6.5.
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Permalink Reply by Cara on
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Non diabetics are between 4 and 5.9.
I found this information: The International Diabetes Federation and American College of Endocrinology recommend HbA1c values below 6.5%, while American Diabetes Association recommends that the HbA1c be below 7.0% for most patients.[18] Recent results from large trials suggest that a target below 7% may be excessive: Below 7% the health benefits of reduced A1C become smaller, and the intensive glycemic control required to reach this level leads to an increased rate of dangerous hypoglycemic episodes.[19] (wikipedia).
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Permalink Reply by caprifoglio on -
If this is the case, about A1C not being worth it below 7 because of more hypoglycemic episodes, why do some doctors push for it? It seems less hypos would be better than more. They kill brain cells, don't they?...
On the question of what my last one was: I feel good today. I found out after lab tests done last Friday that mine is 7, and 2 months ago at diagnosis it was 10.6. My NP was happy... Endogenous insulin, what little I have, seems to be assisting. However, once that shuts down, I'm sure I have another adventure awaiting me. Will take the good results for now, with no objections/questions asked...!
Oh yeah, it should be apparent by now that I'm T1...
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Permalink Reply by caprifoglio on
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I do do that -- definitely low carb for me. And exercise...
That's good to know about avoiding hypos with low carb -- is this because you don't need to use as much insulin then? Insulin is what can bring your BG down too much, too rapidly, I'm thinking.
Pardon these elementary questions by the by, I'm still new and learning... :)
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Permalink Reply by Gerri on -
You've got it right! Larger doses don't absorb or act as predictably as lower doses. With smaller doses (lower carbs), the chances of miscalculations are reduced & the errors are easier to correct. Not a perfect system because there are other factors we can't control, but we should try to control the ones we can.
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