Does a high A1C always indicate that you have diabetes. My AIC was 6.5, but my glucose was 85. My triglycerides were 52. My cholesterol is 201 (HDL 82, LDL 109) I am a female, 5ft 3" and weigh 115. Am I pre-diabetic or diabetic? I have been eating way too much animal fat and my food portions were too big. Since my blood work, I am working on a healthier diet by cutting down on my meat portions, eating more grains, vegetables and fruit, and reducing my food portions. I walk about 25 minutes most every day and also do floor exercises; ie., situps.
Q: I recently had blood work and my A1C was 6.5, but my glucose was 85. Do I have diabetes?
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7/24/09 10:49pm
It does appear you probably are but a mild case. You could likely exercise after meals and have no issues. The fact your cholesterol hits 200 tells me you likely do not make quite enough insulin. Inadequate insulin drives up cholesterol. Mine is 125 but I take a shot of insulin every two hours because I make none. Diabetes is more challenging in my case, but I live a very healthy life.
nkirk1
7/27/09 12:03am
I finally got my A1C down to 6.3 from 6.7 and my Dr. was ecstatic. My blood sugar was 133 but in her opinion my diabetes was under control per nthe A1C which was the more accurate measure.
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Thank you for the info--very helpful.