Maybe, however...: Congratulations! it's great that your glycohemoglobin is now in the normal range with exercise, but it sounds like you are also on medication & your sugar may go up if you stop. A healthy diet is also important. Supplements like chromium, lipoic acid, cinnamon, gymnema sylvestre & aloe extract can also help. Don't stop meds without consulting your doc but diet, supps & exercise might be enough!
Answered 12/9/2013
5.3k views
A1c or glucose?: Are your numbers a1c values? Or glucose levels? Glucose of 8.0 mmol/l would be 144 mg/dl, and 6.2 mmol/l would be 112. Target blood glucose levels for many people with dm are 80-120. In either case, if you are in range with meds, it is likely you would run higher without meds. Talk to your doctor about your meds- some may be providing benefits beyond lower sugars, and should be continued.
Answered 12/9/2013
5.3k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question