Question 1

how to low my a1c?

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Low carb: Lower your carbohydrates intake and exercise.Carbohydrates are hidden in lots of things-drinks,bread,corn,pasta,potatoes,etc.If Hga1c high take your meds and NO soft drinks.Plenty of water

Question 2

what does a low hemoglobin a1c (30 mmol/mol) indicates?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: It's good. Reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy people fall outside on either end. The HgbA1c is a bit different, with the high end being a decision level for diabetes care. Low is not a problem.

Question 3

44 diagnosed a year ago with type 2 , changed diet to very low carbs,  a1c at 6.6, but concerned that it is not low enough.   metaformin 1000mg.

Accepted Answer

Consult doctor: Your A1c is at a good level and more rigorous control may not bring more benefit. It is not a good idea to be managing your medication yourself. Please consult your doctor who has more information about your health.

Question 4

blood test showed low hemoglobin a1c (4.4%) everything else was normal. what could cause this?

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Nothing bad: actually the low level does not mean much higher level could indicate that you average blood suger could be higher than normal and it depend how high it is
lower level could indicate normal or slightly lower blood sugar and most of the time it is normal
the test is design to check average blood sugar for the last 1-2 weeks and the sensitivity and the accuracy of the test is higher in high BS

Question 5

my friend  a1c was 6-6  on 2-26  no history of diabetic was taking crestor (rosuvastatin) 10 for  year 1/2 stoped taking crestor (rosuvastatin) on low carb diet  a1c is 6-2 on 5-8?

Accepted Answer

Hb A1c: This is good but also keep the LDL &amp; HDL in good control

Question 6

83 yr female.  ct for kidney stones shows calcifcation abdominal aorta and ivc. is this normal for age? ldl good hdl slightly low. bp good. a1c 5.7

Accepted Answer

Normal for age: This is a normal finding for your age. Unless there is calcification that is separated from the arterial wall, i would not be concerned about this. It does suggest that you will be prone to systolic hypertension (the top number) and that it might be hard to treat.

Question 7

will atkins low carb skew a a1c?

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Atkins  HgA1c: Atkins diet results in weight loss and improved glucose tolerance so if u use this diet for at least a couple of months u will see improved a1c.

Question 8

i'm diabetic, i try to keep my #'s low for a good a1c, but when between 85-115 all i do is shake and sweat. when higher i'm fine. then a1c goes up. ?

Accepted Answer

Diet ok?: If you ingest certain carbohydrates which make your blood sugar temporarily spike upwards, your body secretes insulin which may bring the sugar rapidly toward normal causing symptoms resembling hypoglycemia even though your blood sugar level is almost normal. It's the rapid change that causes symptoms. Avoid concentrated carbohydrates like sweets at all cost. Consult a diabetologist as needed.

Question 9

fasting cpeptide 0.81(norm 0.81-3.85).fasting bg 82,1hr-104,2hr-91.had diet controled gdm 3yrs ago.im on low carb diet.last a1c was 4.9.good results?

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Yes: Your results do not indicate any health issues.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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Question 10

which is worse, a higher a1c or low blood sugars?
as a 30-year type-i diabetic my goal has always been an hgb a1c lower than 7.0.  however i find that when i have good a1cs in the 6's my blood sugars run lower; less than 60, 5-10 times a week.  i've neve

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Better high than low: Neither is good but too low can lead to shock and coma. Your physician and endocrinologist need to regulate you to keep you at correct level.

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44 diagnosed a year ago with type 2 , changed diet to very low carbs, a1c at 6.6, but concerned that it is not low enough. metaformin 1000mg.

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Blood test showed low hemoglobin a1c (4.4%) everything else was normal. what could cause this?

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My friend a1c was 6-6 on 2-26 no history of diabetic was taking crestor (rosuvastatin) 10 for year 1/2 stoped taking crestor (rosuvastatin) on low carb diet a1c is 6-2 on 5-8?

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83 yr female. ct for kidney stones shows calcifcation abdominal aorta and ivc. is this normal for age? ldl good hdl slightly low. bp good. a1c 5.7

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Will atkins low carb skew a a1c?

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I'm diabetic, i try to keep my #'s low for a good a1c, but when between 85-115 all i do is shake and sweat. when higher i'm fine. then a1c goes up. ?

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Fasting cpeptide 0.81(norm 0.81-3.85).fasting bg 82,1hr-104,2hr-91.had diet controled gdm 3yrs ago.im on low carb diet.last a1c was 4.9.good results?

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Which is worse, a higher a1c or low blood sugars? as a 30-year type-i diabetic my goal has always been an hgb a1c lower than 7.0. however i find that when i have good a1cs in the 6's my blood sugars run lower; less than 60, 5-10 times a week. i've neve

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