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A1c of 5.6, (previously was in the range for prediabetes, but it dropped on my recent a1c test) but my sugars are so low that i almost pass out. i go to an endo. doc, but i need to know what's wrong. is it diabetes?
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A hemoglobin A1C of 5.6 is in the normal range of less than 6. However, it is not good that your blood sugars are so low that you are having symptoms. You need to get a glucometer and start checking your blood sugars pre-meals and at bedtime as well as any other time you feel like the sugar is low. You need to find out from your endocrinologist the range of blood sugar you need to maintain.
Answered 5/9/2023
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There's more here than prediabetes. The endocrinologist must explain the cause of your apparent spontaneous hypoglycemia and treat you appropriately. I assume reactive hypoglycemia from eating sweets& starches isn't the issue.
Answered 5/10/2023
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