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Quakerfriend

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10. An A1c between 5.7-6.4 is considered

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Tue Jul 4, 2023, 03:12 PM

Jul 2023

Pre-diabetes. This test reflects you blood sugar levels over the past 3 month period.

You can buy a kit and measure your own A1c at home.

Fasting blood sugars > 100-125 indicate pre-diabetes.

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Question about fasting glucose levels that vary from the low 90's to around 105 [View all] Quixote1818 Jul 2023 OP

You are MOMFUDSKI Jul 2023 #1

Activity level makes a huge difference. nt Phoenix61 Jul 2023 #2

You are perfect! I think it depends on when you are checking 1WorldHope Jul 2023 #3

You're doing good. Elessar Zappa Jul 2023 #4

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the insight. nt Quixote1818 Jul 2023 #5

Those numbers are fine Warpy Jul 2023 #6

Does your doctor also order an A1C number from your bloodwork? tanyev Jul 2023 #7

I don't see one on the chart. I will ask. Thanks nt Quixote1818 Jul 2023 #9

Perfectly normal ebbie15644 Jul 2023 #8

An A1c between 5.7-6.4 is considered Quakerfriend Jul 2023 #10

You are doing great. Type II here. Just call yr doc's office and ask their nurse to be sure. emulatorloo Jul 2023 #11

Check the test's accuracy IbogaProject Jul 2023 #12