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A1c is 6.4. 2 hour after eating is 6.0 to 6.7 before dinner around 5.4 but fasting is still in 7s and 8s! why!? plus if i take it at 5am it will be 7!
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CONFUSING ??: A1C is not DIRECTLY affected by eating!! Blood sugar ius and A1C reflects "average"blood sugars"! Hope this is helpful ' Dr z
Answered 12/31/2016
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