Mindijean

What are decent numbers?

I had high numbers back in January because I had a raging kidney infection. They were 7.7. I have Type 2.

I had them taken yesterday and they were 6.3.

The nurse, who I'm not so sure knew I am diabetic, said that my number should be 6 or below. My doctor, when I saw her yesterday, said 7 or below. My OLD obgyn, who I am still in touch with via email, said that 6.3 is excellent.

Who is right?

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sarahgmac

I was told I "probably" have type 2 with a 6.0 on the maximum dose of glucophage. They said they aimed for their diabetes patients to be below 7. I was told 6 was awesome for a diabetic. I am pretty sure 6.3 is great too. I would trust an old ob over a nurse.

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Mindijean

I think she must have not known I was diabetic?

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Beck933

Hi,
Below 7 is very good but of course lower is always better. Mine was 6.8 and my endo said it was excellent.
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sarahgmac

I think maybe she didn't know you were diabetic. I would aim for under 7 but 7.3 isn't out of control.

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Mindijean

Mine was 6.3 on Thursday! Back in January when I had a kidney infection, it was 7.7

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Monarch

6.3 is good! I would go by the OB and the doctor.

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Amity79

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.