Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 This is not meant to be a medical interpretation, but I thought an A1C of 6.0 or less was non-diabetic. Did I miss another change in the standards? Jimmie In a message dated 2/1/2006 8:08:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, drew@... writes: > Last week I had my annual physical with a new doctor and my fasting > was 145 and A1C 5.8.. All of my other blood work including Urine and > triglycerides is normal. Even my cholesterol is low. . . . > There are many things that can effect a fasting readings, while HbA1c is a more sure sign of diabetes. Meds at this time might cause you to go low. Drew T2 since '91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 This is not meant to be a medical interpretation, but I thought an A1C of 6.0 or less was non-diabetic. Did I miss another change in the standards? Jimmie In a message dated 2/1/2006 8:08:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, drew@... writes: > Last week I had my annual physical with a new doctor and my fasting > was 145 and A1C 5.8.. All of my other blood work including Urine and > triglycerides is normal. Even my cholesterol is low. . . . > There are many things that can effect a fasting readings, while HbA1c is a more sure sign of diabetes. Meds at this time might cause you to go low. Drew T2 since '91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 You can always get a second opinion. You call yourself very skinny and feel you need your current level of food for your activity. Do you think you can adjust your diet? And still maintain your needed energy level? I believe the information I've read about glucophage is that it doesn't typically cause low blood sugar. From the Walgreens website: " This medicine usually does not cause low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, but this effect may occur if you do not consume enough calories from food, juices, fruit, or other sources. " Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? What were his/her thoughts? Mike > > and very skinny (6'4 and weigh about 180 lbs) and this is the most I > have ever weighed in my life. The new doctor thinks I either need to > go on Glucophage or adjust my diet. I already eat about 5 small meals > a day because I weight lift and need the energy for my workouts. I > think diet modification would be the way to go because I am afraid if > I use glucophage I will find myself with blood sugar that drops too low. > > Any thoughts? Should I dump this physician for another opinion?? I > don't see any harm in adjusting my diet I am just conerned about the > medication. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 You can always get a second opinion. You call yourself very skinny and feel you need your current level of food for your activity. Do you think you can adjust your diet? And still maintain your needed energy level? I believe the information I've read about glucophage is that it doesn't typically cause low blood sugar. From the Walgreens website: " This medicine usually does not cause low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, but this effect may occur if you do not consume enough calories from food, juices, fruit, or other sources. " Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? What were his/her thoughts? Mike > > and very skinny (6'4 and weigh about 180 lbs) and this is the most I > have ever weighed in my life. The new doctor thinks I either need to > go on Glucophage or adjust my diet. I already eat about 5 small meals > a day because I weight lift and need the energy for my workouts. I > think diet modification would be the way to go because I am afraid if > I use glucophage I will find myself with blood sugar that drops too low. > > Any thoughts? Should I dump this physician for another opinion?? I > don't see any harm in adjusting my diet I am just conerned about the > medication. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 You can always get a second opinion. You call yourself very skinny and feel you need your current level of food for your activity. Do you think you can adjust your diet? And still maintain your needed energy level? I believe the information I've read about glucophage is that it doesn't typically cause low blood sugar. From the Walgreens website: " This medicine usually does not cause low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, but this effect may occur if you do not consume enough calories from food, juices, fruit, or other sources. " Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? What were his/her thoughts? Mike > > and very skinny (6'4 and weigh about 180 lbs) and this is the most I > have ever weighed in my life. The new doctor thinks I either need to > go on Glucophage or adjust my diet. I already eat about 5 small meals > a day because I weight lift and need the energy for my workouts. I > think diet modification would be the way to go because I am afraid if > I use glucophage I will find myself with blood sugar that drops too low. > > Any thoughts? Should I dump this physician for another opinion?? I > don't see any harm in adjusting my diet I am just conerned about the > medication. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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