Any suggestion on lower my Hemoglobin A1C. I went to see my doctor this am, it was 10.2. Any Suggesrtions??

Answer 1

are you drinking diet sodas or beverages with fake sugar in it? (fake sugar is any sweetner whether it be the "pink stuff", the yellow stuff or the blue stuff packets)

fake sugar will make you crave foods that convert to sugar, thus making an increase in your sugar levels.

cut out all fake sugars and try eating healthier.

if your craving something sweet, see if your local GNC carries "Stevia" which is a sweetner that does not effect your blood sugar levels as it is not from cane it is from a root.

good luck

Answer 2

That is extremely high. First, be sure to take any medications your doctor gives you, and continue to monitor your blood sugar as indicated by your doctor. He or she will give you a range within which you should keep it.

Second, control your intake of food. Start by reducing sugary foods and foods high in carbohydrates (potatoes, pasta, bread), but reduce the amount of fats you eat as well. This will lower your weight, which will improve your body's ability to process glucose.

Third, get some kind of regular activity. Even walking a few minutes a day is better than nothing. You don't have to run a marathon, just walk down to the end of the block and back.

When my wife was admitted to the hospital in May with complications from her diabetes, her A1C was a little over 8; they wanted it to be under 7. She's been taking two glucophages religiously since then, and a month ago her A1C was 5.8. So you CAN lower it -- but you have to "walk the walk," as the saying goes.

Answer 3

In addition to the responses you've already received, be sure your doctor and pharmacist are aware of EVERY type of medication you are taking including dosage amounts. You need to include all over the counter medications, vitamins and herbal supplements regardless of the form (pill, powder, liquid, etc.). Some drugs have known side effects of affecting blood sugars (i.e. Prednisone) and your doctor may need to adjust or change other meds. If you do drink or smoke you need to eliminate those activities and things such as stress, fatigue and other general health factors will affect your blood sugar/A1C levels. Your doctor may be able to help you with reducing some of those factors but you must be up front and honest about what's going on in your life.

Answer 4

I've been there, I.m better now you can do it. Goals are this, wake up blood sugar 100 or lower, two hours after meal no higher than 200. you better be on insulin and you better start testing more....or you could just blow it off and later lose a leg, a foot your right hand, maybe a massive heart attack, or kidney.

Answer 5

i am diabetic and the only way...........god that is high to get it to come down is to watch your diet cut out foods you know are bad fo you, get into a diabetic class at your local hospital and why are you not on an oral insulin pill or shots? mine is 6.0 and i take oral insulin 2x a day

Answer 6

proper diet, exercise, and constant monitoring of blood glucose. Along with medications.