My fasting Glucose is between 110-130, A1c is 6.7. Is this considered too high, should i go on meds, my GP?

Question

suggests that i go on med, but the problem is i go into hypoglycemia when i take meds even at very low dosage. Im trying to control with Diet and a little bit of exercise

Answer 1

What are you eating? I would suggest you research a ketogenic diet. You are so close to control, just tweaking your diet will do it. Eat fats...... eggs, meats, cheeses, olives, macademia nuts, etc. Just cut sugars, grains, and high sugar fruits. The lower you keep the carbs the better your blood sugar control will be.
You are doing so well. Just keep it up and tweak your diet a bit.

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Answer 4

As I'm sure you know, normal BS is between 70 to 120 and I believe the target range for A1c is no higher than 6.0 so you are not very far out of range at all.
If I were you I would put in the extra effort and continue with the diet and exercise and be serious about it. Swicthing from regular to diet soda may be some peoples idea of a diet, but that wouldn't meet your needs. If you are not well versed in nutrition and it is possible, go to a nutritionist. He or she can teach you what kinds of foods you should be eating and those you should be avoiding.
Exercise is very important because it helps to lower insulin resistance, one of the causes of Type II diabetes. Also increases your metabolism, so your burning that glucose and if you do even light strength training the mitochondria of the muscle cells proliferate. They produce ATP which is the energy used in metabolism, blood sugar (glucose) is the fuel burned in making the ATP. The more mitochondria the more glucose you can burn. Your blood sugar is lowered and you get healthier from a good diet and fitter, more energy from regular exercise. It's a win, win proposition.
What I'm trying to say, if I were you, I'd only use medication as a last resort if you are unable to get it down with a sustained effort of diet and exercise. People have done it, but I'm unsure how long it takes. Good luck to you.

Answer 5

Every physician will give you a different value as to what he or she thinks your blood glucose levels should be running at. I suggest having a long talk with your General Practice Physician on your next visit and discuss how well controlled your diabetes is.

The lab test you mentioned is the HGB A1C which measures how well your diabetes is under control within the last few months. A result of less than 6% is considered very well controlled diabetes. Good luck.

Answer 6

I don't remember what the number means on A1C, but do know that if your A1C score does not indicate an equivalent of less than 120mg/dL, than you're considered as not being in control of your blood sugar. Being over 110 (110 or less is considered the 'fasting blood sugar' level.) on a fasting blood sugar test means you're not in control of your blood sugar. If you're considered as Type II, start getting more exercise on a daily basis. Stop eating between meals. Do not eat more in one meal that you know you can't work off before the next time you eat needs to be at least five hours after you last ate. Do not eat anything at all between meals. You no longer have that luxury. Always before you eat check your blood sugar. If the meter you're using does not indicate your blood sugar is less than 120mg/dL (remember it's doing a test on whole blood so the reading it gives you must be translated as such to indicate the true value of your blood sugar, read the documentation you r meter) , then must consider yourself as not ready to eat. You must take a walk around the block, do some time on an exercise bike, or do some physical work, for a short time to lower your blood suger to less than 120mg/dL. Despite how hungry you seem to feel, that meter is telling you that you're not yet ready to eat. It's telling you that you're not starving to death the way your stomach is telling you. You need to allow the meter to be your objectivity meter. If you're not yet Type 1 diabetic and the meds drop your blood sugar too fast, then the above ideas will work for you. Those meds actually force your pancreas to squeeze out more insulin, and in my opinion, can make your pancreas burn itself out and turn you into a permanent Type I diabetic. Once you get your blood sugar down to less than 120mg/dL, then you can eat. It's very difficult and sometimes you feel so hungry you could eat your left shoe, but this kind of strictness for yourself is necessary if you want your blood sugar under control.

Try taking Chomium Picolinate. No doctor will admit it because they're trained against homeopathic remedies, but there's been encouraging studies that it helps towards glucose tolerance (You're glucose intolerant.). Don't take more than 1000mg in one day.

Answer 7

The good range of a A1C is 7.0 any higher than 7.0 usualy the doctor will tell you to cut down on your fat intake and your carbs. so your in the safe range on that. Your fasting clucose should be 80-120 so 130 would be a little hi. but I would consult with my doctor about that one. But I dont think it's anything to worry about.
Good luck
Alabama

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Answer 9

From what I know, those numbers are borderline for being a diabetic. If you are overweight try losing weight. Whether you are or not, you should exercise. You may want to meet with a dietician and start eating better.

Answer 10

As was mentioned to you yesterday, there are meds that do not cause hypoglycemia.

You need to see an endocrinologist, not a GP. They are much better informed/experienced/educated about diabetes.