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I'm a type 2 diabetic and my a1c level came back at 5.7 is that good?

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Very Good: Diabetics are considered controlled by the ada at 7% or below. I like to keep my patients at 6.5% or below.

Dr Ein agreed

Answered 9/6/2019

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Yes: You should be glad. Talk with your physician about what you can do to keep it here. It is a long haul but well worth it.

Answered 9/6/2019

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