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I have lost 30 lbs since august. i was prediabetic back then. a1c was 5.9. now it is 5.3. was it the weight loss that brought it back down?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Most likely : Weight control is the best way to control development or progression of diabetes through insulin resistance. Sometimes there is still slower progression towards diabetes in spite of weight control.

Answered 2/25/2021

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A member asked:

I have lost 30 lbs since august. i was prediabetic back then. a1c was 5.9. now it is 5.3. was it the weight loss that brought it back down?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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