I scored a 6.7 on my A1c test and a 118 on my sugar test after fasting.Should I be worried?

Question

I was having a proplem with my vision during meals and I wiegh about 240 lbs.I had the test because I was worried about diabetes.

Answer 1

Contrary to one of the answerers above. Yes, absolutely be worried. You are being given a warning by your body. These are EXACTLY the symptoms I had prior to being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Under six is a far better goal to have than some of these other answers. The high sixes and the 118 should be considered borderline. Borderline simply means you're on your way to becoming a full blown diabetic if you don't do something right now. If you lose the weight with healthy diet and exercise, you can enjoy a normal life w/o medication. If you continue on your present course, like I did, you're very likely going to end up on medication. Read more:
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You can stop the progression of the disease, IF you treat yourself as if you ARE a diabetic.... now. I'm not saying this to scare you. Having type 2 is nothing to be scared of... as long as you control it. You're in a perfect position to nip it in the bud before it gets too far. So be glad. Don't ignore it, though.

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Answer 4

The HbA1c GOAL for people who already have diabetes is below 7. It has been shown many times that complications can be expected if the A1c goes above 7.

People who do not have diabetes usually have an A1c of less then 6.

Fasting blood sugar between 100-125 is prediabetes.

You are definitely in the danger zone - once your fasting is above 125, you will be looking at medication. To try to avoid that, you should be consulting with a dietician and starting an exercise program.

Answer 5

I try to keep my A1c under 6. You're on the high end of the normal bubble, so to speak. Many diabetics have theirs running over 8, and that is not good.

Your pancreas is keeping up with your sugar intake, but for how long? Research a ketogenic diet and try it. You will loose weight, yet feel full and satisfied with your choices in food. It is the easiest eating plan for controlling sugar and cholesterol and it works. Atkins is based on a ketogenic diet.

Answer 6

Nothing to worry about here.
Your doc probably wants the A1c a little lower, but personally, I think 6.7 is great.
I have worked with people whose A1c was typically way higher than 9.0. One person's A1c was 17.something and he refused to do anything about it.
As long as the A1c is less than 8.0, people are not likely to have the long-term effects, such as, well, you already know. So 6.7 is really good.
For reasons I do not understand, the AMA has recently decided that glucose levels should be no higher thann 110 after fasting, which everybody else thinks is absolute nonsense. For decades, the ideal was 120.
As long as you maintain your diet, and keep losing weight (slooooowly), you should be fine.

Answer 7

I'm a little appalled at the retired nurse attempting to alleviate your concerns, Peachy and the others are right when they say that your numbers are a little high. Yes, you should be concerned. Don't toss this vital warning aside like so many others have done... sometimes with their doctors blessings. The reason the AMA has lowered the standards is because they know that pre-diabetes, or borderline diabetes, is simply diabetes that is going to happen if something isn't done. Keep in mind why doctors still "practice" medicine. They haven't mastered it yet.

Answer 8

well, my brother was just diagnosed with type one diabeates. i think your A1c is on the higher part of normal, but your blood sugar is pretty high for fasting. Brian (my brother) tries to keep his at about 120 at all times. so if you were fasting and it was that high, i think you need to get some tests done. and if they tell you that you dont have enough of the symptons, insist on a test anyway. Are you really thirsty? Have you lost weight recently? Brian was really thirsty before, so we went to have him tested and the doctor said he didnt have enough of the symptoms and he didnt test him. He went away to Arizona for three weeks and came back weighing 75 lbs. (for a 5'2" 13 yr old boy) he spent all of the next night throwing up, and was rushed into the hospital where is blood sugar was 450. so id say get a test to be on the safe side, and if your vision continues goin in and out, and you get very thirsty, get tested again. i woulnt want anybody else to go through what he went through in those last days before hewas diagnosed.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

It is up to the individual doctor as to whether or not they feel your fasting glucose is too high. Most people will have a lower fasting count - so your probably on the border. You will need to adjust your food intake and lose weight in an attempt to ward of diabetes.