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My a1c was 6.0 and recent fbs were 154, 147, 163, 153. should i wait until a1c is 7 or see a doctor sooner? i was on the atkins diet.
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Why wait?: It will only get worse. See your doctor now. Most important thing is education, diet, exercise and weight loss. You are also a candidate for medication.
Answered 5/28/2014
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