Blood Work, A1C High

[Lunatic]

12 hours ago, BHC said:

I've done some researching, carbs including pizza, rice will be cut out, sweets well I do like them but I don't crave them....Red Grapes are good to eat, fish broiled, grilled, & baked , going to be hard to cut out beef, & pork but if I can have a small piece once per week I'm good

How about pasta? Red grapes are full of sugar!!!

how is beef or pork contributing to you sugar level?? 

Edited July 22, 2023 by Lunatic

[BHC]

I haven't had pasta since July 3,  and honestly I haven't eaten it often and when I do its very little,  grapes actually lower  blood sugar.  As far as meats like beef and  pork I might as well lower my intake of each since I'm going to watch what I eat

[Lunatic]

16 minutes ago, BHC said:

I haven't had pasta since July 3,  and honestly I haven't eaten it often and when I do its very little,  grapes actually lower  blood sugar.  As far as meats like beef and  pork I might as well lower my intake of each since I'm going to watch what I eat

Eating sugar does not lower your sugar level. Grapes are full of sugar. 
Get educated, it takes a lot of reading and time. Your health depends on it. 

[not on the rug]

24 minutes ago, BHC said:

I haven't had pasta since July 3,  and honestly I haven't eaten it often and when I do its very little,  grapes actually lower  blood sugar.  As far as meats like beef and  pork I might as well lower my intake of each since I'm going to watch what I eat

Tell us you don't understand these concepts without telling us you don't understand these concepts...

Want to be as healthy as humanly possible? Eat nothing but organic, grassfed beef and lamb, their organs, wild caught fatty cold water fish some fruit and raw honey.  Repeat daily.  

[BHC]

1 minute ago, not on the rug said:

Tell us you don't understand these concepts without telling us you don't understand these concepts...

Want to be as healthy as humanly possible? Eat nothing but organic, grassfed beef and lamb, their organs, wild caught fatty cold water fish some fruit and raw honey.  Repeat daily.  

Didn't know you're a professional dietician,  and professional trainer 

[BHC]

. Do grapes boost blood sugar levels? No, whole grapes do not spike blood glucose levels because they are low in GI (Glycemic Index) and also rich in fiber. On the contrary, grapes contain resveratrol, quercetin and other compounds that lower blood glucose levels

[mike033089]

The problem with our food and even our drs is it’s all fake crap. A dr just suggest what they are told by the organization they practice with. Your average dr isn’t reading or participating in studies. Even the great restaurants shop at restaurant depot with the worst restaurants.  Our food is the enemy and cause for most our diseases these days. 

[not on the rug]

12 minutes ago, BHC said:

Didn't know you're a professional dietician,  and professional trainer 

Now you know

[Lunatic]

51 minutes ago, BHC said:

. Do grapes boost blood sugar levels? No, whole grapes do not spike blood glucose levels because they are low in GI (Glycemic Index) and also rich in fiber. On the contrary, grapes contain resveratrol, quercetin and other compounds that lower blood glucose levels

I have no horse in this race, I don’t have high sugar. 

[tuny]

I had high A1C, over 7, last trip to doctor he tried putting me on meds, so I have dropped over 25 lbs and I plan on loosing ten to fifteen more before I go back and see him in two months.

I've cut out all ice cream and cakes, eating more salads and venison.

Edited July 22, 2023 by tuny

[tuny]

Just made a pot of venison chili yesterday while watching Martin Truex race.

[Silkcitymedic]

A1c is an aproximate 90 day average of your blood sugar. 

[Lunatic]

40 minutes ago, Silkcitymedic said:

A1c is an aproximate 90 day average of your blood sugar. 

How do they get this from one test? 

[megavites]

@BHC i was in your boat 8yrs ago. Because of switching insurance, i hadn't been to a Dr. in the last 4 yrs. This March i had an A1C of 11. I've since brought it down to 7.

Key for me. Regular exercise, including resistance training. Walking after a meal helps bloodsugar control.

Meal portions. 2/3 of your plate should be veggies. Incorporating fruit/veggie smoothies (just not late at night) is good to.

Sweets: no soda, no candy bars. I'll have 3 no sugar choc. chips after dinner or some sugar free pudding. Holidays/birthdays I'll enjoy a small slice of cake.

Water: force yourself to drink more water.

Fasting: try not to eat later than 7 or 8pm. A 12-16 hr overnight fast helps increase insulin sensitivity.

Snacking: almonds, walnuts, low sugar yogurt. Many options.

Meds: I'm on low dose Jardiance and Metformin. As a pre-diabetic you can take Berberine supplement that mimics Metformin. I also take Broccoli Rt. extract (smelly pee)

as well as ALA. Baby aspirine also.

Good luck on your path forward.

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by megavites

[Silkcitymedic]

the average life of a red blood cell is about 90 days and they analyze the red blood cell to see how much sugar it was exposed to . So any changes you make should be done for 90 days and then the test ran again for the most accurate results. Anything that would make your red blood cells not last 90 days or replaced red cells such as transfusion will also skew the results. 

 

All About Your A1C

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What has your blood sugar been up to lately? Get an A1C test to find out your average levels—important to know if you’re at risk for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, or if you’re managing diabetes.

The A1C test—also known as the hemoglobin A1C or HbA1c test—is a simple blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. It’s one of the commonly used tests to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes, and is also the main test to help you and your health care team manage your diabetes. Higher A1C levels are linked to diabetes complications, so reaching and maintaining your individual A1C goal is really important if you have diabetes.

What Does the A1C Test Measure?

When sugar enters your bloodstream, it attaches to hemoglobin, a protein in your red blood cells. Everybody has some sugar attached to their hemoglobin, but people with higher blood sugar levels have more. The A1C test measures the percentage of your red blood cells that have sugar-coated hemoglobin.

Who Should Get an A1C Test, and When?

Testing for diabetes or prediabetes:
Get a baseline A1C test if you’re an adult over age 45—or if you’re under 45, are overweight, and have one or more risk factors for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes:

• If your result is normal but you’re over 45, have risk factors, or have ever had gestational diabetes, repeat the A1C test every 3 years.
• If your result shows you have prediabetes, talk to your doctor about taking steps now to improve your health and lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. Repeat the A1C test as often as your doctor recommends, usually every 1 to 2 years.
• If you don’t have symptoms but your result shows you have prediabetes or diabetes, get a second test on a different day to confirm the result.
• If your test shows you have diabetes, ask your doctor to refer you to diabetes self-management education and support services so you can have the best start in managing your diabetes.

Managing diabetes:
If you have diabetes, get an A1C test at least twice a year, more often if your medicine changes or if you have other health conditions. Talk to your doctor about how often is right for you.

How to Prepare for Your A1C Test

The test is done in a doctor’s office or a lab using a sample of blood from a finger stick or from your arm. You don’t need to do anything special to prepare for your A1C test. However, ask your doctor if other tests will be done at the same time and if you need to prepare for them.

Your A1C Result

Diagnosing Prediabetes or Diabetes

Normal	Below 5.7%
Prediabetes	5.7% to 6.4%
Diabetes	6.5% or above

 

 

A normal A1C level is below 5.7%, a level of 5.7% to 6.4% indicates prediabetes, and a level of 6.5% or more indicates diabetes. Within the 5.7% to 6.4% prediabetes range, the higher your A1C, the greater your risk is for developing type 2 diabetes.

Managing Diabetes
Your A1C result can also be reported as estimated average glucose (eAG), the same numbers (mg/dL) you’re used to seeing on your blood sugar meter:

A1C %	eAG mg/dL
7	154
8	183
9	212
10	240

 

 

What Can Affect Your A1C Result?

Get your A1C tested in addition to—not instead of—regular blood sugar self-testing if you have diabetes.

Several factors can falsely increase or decrease your A1C result, including:

• Kidney failure, liver disease, or severe anemia.
• A less common type of hemoglobin that people of African, Mediterranean, or Southeast Asian descent and people with certain blood disorders (such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia) may have.
• Certain medicines, including opioids and some HIV medications.
• Blood loss or blood transfusions.
• Early or late pregnancy.

Let your doctor know if any of these factors apply to you, and ask if you need additional tests to find out.

Your A1C Goal

The goal for most people with diabetes is 7% or less. However, your personal goal will depend on many things such as your age and any other medical conditions. Work with your doctor to set your own individual A1C goal.

Younger people have more years with diabetes ahead, so their goal may be lower to reduce the risk of complications, unless they often have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar, or a “low”). People who are older, have severe lows, or have other serious health problems may have a higher goal.

A1C: Just Part of the Toolkit

A1C is an important tool for managing diabetes, but it doesn’t replace regular blood sugar testing at home. Blood sugar goes up and down throughout the day and night, which isn’t captured by your A1C. Two people can have the same A1C, one with steady blood sugar levels and the other with high and low swings.

If you’re reaching your A1C goal but having symptoms of highs or lows, check your blood sugar more often and at different times of day. Keep track and share the results with your doctor so you can make changes to your treatment plan if needed.

https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/managing-blood-sugar/a1c.html

Edited July 24, 2023 by Silkcitymedic
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