Once you cross into the diabetic range (A1C and fasting blood glucose), you are diabetic and there is no turning back once declared. That said, since I crossed over that threshold my results have been in pre-diabetic to normal range for years, however, I am still considered diabetic by my Doctors.
So what's more important to monitor at home, glucose or A1C for those of us who haven't been diagnosed as diabetic?
Had the insurance company tests for life insurance just a few years ago and there was no problem then with my fasting glucose level.
But, since I'm heavier than I'd like...
Once you cross into the diabetic range (A1C and fasting blood glucose), you are diabetic and there is no turning back once declared. That said, since I crossed over that threshold my results have been in pre-diabetic to normal range for years, however, I am still considered diabetic by my Doctors.
So what's more important to monitor at home, glucose or A1C for those of us who haven't been diagnosed as diabetic?
How do you know you don’t have diabetes even with low A1C number? Can we trust these numbers. What other test can you run to confirm that you don’t have insulin resistant?
The A1C test is only performed in a lab
You can buy a home test kit for A1C at Walgreens.
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I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 5 years ago but I'm in remission with no medication but with diet and exercise. Once a diabetic you're always a diabetic.
It has been tough to control recently as exercising has been difficult due to an injury and since I gained weight my blood glucose readings have been higher than the range. Based on my experience type 2 can be controlled but never cured.
You can buy a home test kit for A1C at Walgreens.
I wouldn't trust it. It showed a significant difference when I used it 2 days before my lab test.
Nothing is perfect, but I've had complete agreement twice between the Walgreens kit and the A1C test done at my annual physical. So I'm willing to trust it.
But base on this thread, my husband and I started adding walking after dinner as an everyday activity. We may do about 30 minutes. That can’t be hurt. I’m sure most doctors would agree and approve it.
Nothing is perfect, but I've had complete agreement twice between the Walgreens kit and the A1C test done at my annual physical. So I'm willing to trust it.
Absolutely! Never underestimate the benefits of walking. When I was diagnosed, I was about 215 lbs, and over a 3+ month period, I walked 3 miles a day, every day, and dropped to about 175 lbs. After that I also started to go to the gym. So couple that with eating better and you can keep the diabetes boogy man away.
I will give it another try before my next lab test but when I did it last it was far from perfect. The kit read an A1C of 5.8 when the lab test was 6.5. Big difference
What’s the difference between controlled vs cured? My brother in law was diagnosed with diabetes due to stress of a failing business, he was a rich guy before that, now he eats properly, he was a vegetarian who ate a lot of fries and catchup. Now he doesn’t have to take medicine any more. Isn’t that good enough. I’m sure he still have to eat right, no more fries.
Absolutely. And it varies for each person. The same thing with high blood pressure.I think it is just another side effect of getting older, and gradually wearing out your innards.