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1. That is actually not at all bad

Reply to PasadenaTrudy (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2015, 12:42 PM

Feb 2015

I wouldn't be at all concerned with a 5.6, and I doubt your provider would be suggesting a change in your regimen to adjust it lower.
They would likely request a second test to verify the numbers before doing so, anyway.

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Got my A1C test results [View all] PasadenaTrudy Feb 2015 OP

That is actually not at all bad IDemo Feb 2015 #1

It is borderline. What is your fasting glucose. Depending on your situation and still_one Feb 2015 #2

Don't know... PasadenaTrudy Feb 2015 #4

Exercise, brisk walking is the best thing to reduce risk of type II. Eat less carbs still_one Feb 2015 #6

That's high normal-what was your fasting blood sugar that day. TexasProgresive Feb 2015 #3

Don't know PasadenaTrudy Feb 2015 #5

I love chocolate to excess TexasProgresive Feb 2015 #7

It's borderline, which might mean you're pre-diabetic EvolveOrConvolve Feb 2015 #8

Thanks.. PasadenaTrudy Feb 2015 #11

You should have received a number that was your blood glucose reading that Nay Feb 2015 #9

I'm doing my best... PasadenaTrudy Feb 2015 #10

That's good! Keep it up! Nay Feb 2015 #12