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Went to endo after gtt test as advised, said not diabetic, hypoglycemia. a1c is 5.9. dr on here says hypoglycemia not real; im underweight. other dx?

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Dr. Leslie Michel answered

Borderline sugar: A hemoglobin a1c of 5.9 indicates borderline high blood sugar. Normal is <5.7, and over 6.5 is diabetes.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Went to endo after gtt test as advised, said *not* diabetic, hypoglycemia. a1c is 5.9. dr on here says hypoglycemia not real; im underweight. other dx?

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Dr. Leslie Michel answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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Went to endo after gtt test as advised, said not diabetic, hypoglycemia. a1c is 5.9. dr on here says hypoglycemia not real; im underweight. other dx?