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I m type 2 tested with fasting sugar 78 and h1ac 6.1 , is this normal or any other critical symptom .?

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Dr. David Liu answered

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Depends: Your blood sugar and a1c indicate very good control. But if you have had diabetes for more than a few years, it might be a good idea to relax the control to avoid low blood sugars. Talk to your primary care provider or endocrinologist.

Answered 12/28/2013

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A member asked:

I m type 2 tested with fasting sugar 78 and h1ac 6.1 , is this normal or any other critical symptom .?

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