An a1c of 6.4 translates to an average blood sugar of 130. While that may be considered good for diabetics and acceptable under the ADA guidelines, it's still not low enough IMO. Under 6 is considered "non-diabetic" range, and I'd rather keep my blood sugars in that area rather than in diabetic range. People without diabetes generally have blood sugars that average in the 80's.
My A1c's over the past couple of years have ranged from 4.8-5.2.
Many experts believe that post-meal readings are more important than a1c or fasting readings. You could be having spikes after eating, and that can only be determined by checking your blood sugar with a home monitor. Research has shown that the blood sugar level at which permanent damage can occur is 140. You may be interested in reading the articles at this link: http://www.geocities.com/lottadata4u/moreresearch.htm http://www.geocities.com/lottadata4u...gartargets.htm
Linda
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dx pcos 1984, type II diabetes 2001, also hypertension
Met 2000mg since 2001, started Glucophage XR 4/22/04, then switched to Met ER 6/04; also: multi, Vit. C, Vit. E, B12/folic acid combo, fish oil & borage oil combo, garlic capsules, cinnamon, Vitex, calcium with magnesium/zinc, biotin, CoQ10, selenium,iron
Other meds: Verapamil and Altace(for blood pressure)
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