On 9/18/2014 8:10 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 9/18/2014 3:19 PM, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> "Roy" > wrote in message
>> news:8cde25f4-29ca-4086-a9c4-
>>
>> I sometimes wonder if she really is a diabetic by the foods she eats.
>> Something doesn't ring true at times. I'm not a diabetic but have a
>> friend who is and her regimen certainly differs from Julie's.
>> ===========
>>
>> She's definitely a diabetic and has been for many years. Different
>> people have different regimens.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> It seems I am a diabetic now, too. My blood sugar has been weird but
> doctor order A1C in my pre Op blood work (another back surgery on the
> 29th) and it was
>
> "HEMOGLOBIN A1C 6.2 H <5.7 % QBA
> According to ADA guidelines, hemoglobin A1c <7.0% represents
> optimal control in non-pregnant diabetic patients. Different metrics
> may apply to specific patient populations. Standards of Medical Care
> in Diabetes-2013. Diabetes Care. 2013;36:s11-s66.
> For the purpose of screening for the presence of diabetes
> <5.7% Consistent with the absence of diabetes
> 5.7-6.4 % Consistent with increased risk for diabetes (prediabetes)
> >or= 6.5 % Consistent with diabetes
> This assay result is consistent with a higher risk of diabetes.
> Currently, no consensus exists for use of hemoglobin A1C for diagnosis
> of diabetes for children."
>
> My blood sugar in the test was 105 but it wasn't a fasting test. So
> diabetes confuses me.
>

A Hemoglobin A1C of 6.2 is bretty good for a diagnosed diabetic, but not
a non-diabetic. I don't know about 7.0 being "optimal" as every
endocrinologist my DH, of blessed memory, used would yell at him if his
A1C was over 6.5

105 is good, but you really need a fasting blood glucose to make a
diagnosis.

My advice to you, cut out as many carbohydrates as possible. That
includes milk and milk products, breads, pastas, rice, starchy
vegetables like potatoes and corn. Read labels like your life depends
on it. It does.

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