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A1c (Glycohemoglobin, HgbA1c)

My teen daughter has an A1c below 7.0, but still has daily blood sugar fluctuations. Is this okay? We cannot afford a pump in India.

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My A1c was around 8.7 for three years so my doctor switched me to Glucovance and Actos. It only came down to 8.3, so he wants me on insulin. Shouldn’t I give the medications more time before starting insulin?

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During a cholesterol check-up, my A1c was up to 6.2. Could this increase be from the steroids in the Flonase I have been using? Do I have diabetes?

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When diagnosed with type 2 in October 2004, my A1c was 6.l. It is now 5.4 and I have lost 20 pounds. Why would my doctor be considering putting me on diabetes medication?

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Because he has a rare autoimmune disease, has a dad with type 1 and complained of thirst, my son had some tests done. His A1c was 8.3, but his blood sugars are normal. Is there anything I should be doing? The doctor plans to run more tests “later.”

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My daughter was just diagnosed. She had no tests run; was she diagnosed “too soon?” Should I give her insulin as the home health agency person has instructed? What is the three-month test my daughter needs?

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What is a normal A1c for two-year-olds without diabetes?

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Despite elevated readings during my glucose tolerance test, my doctor said I do not have diabetes because my A1c was only 5.1. Could my A1c have been low because I was eating only twice a day and had lower blood sugars?

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I have my A1c checked once a year and the recent one is higher than the last. Is this related to cutting back on exercise? Is there a meter available for testing my A1c at home?

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I have type 2. My recent A1c was 6.6, the same as at diagnosis in early December. The nurse has said the doctor is pleased with this, but I feel my efforts have been negligible. Should I get a second opinion?

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