An A1c of 6-7 is really too high to settle for. that means your average glucose levels are in the upper 100's. Nerve and retinal damage begins in those levels. I would aim for NON diabetic range of low 5's. My A1c last month was 5.3.....and thankfully I am able to keep it there with 2000mg of metformin alone. BTW I was just diagnosed in November with an A1c of 11.5 and fasting BG of 480!! so it can be done.
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A1C 6, average glucose level was 135.
A1C 7, average glucose level was 170.
A1C 8, average glucose level was 205.
A1C 9, average glucose level was 240.
A1C 10, average glucose level was 275.
A1C 11, average glucose level was 310.
A1C 12, average glucose level was 345. |