Just got a 6.8% A1C result. Haven't talked to doctor yet.

I realize it can be hard to digest. There are some things you can do though that might help you process it. And, lots of ways to address that number. I belong to the online diabetes community that can be invaluable with support and resources.

Were you told if this is likely type 1 or 2?

Still haven't been contacted by my doctor yet, just saw the results online. So I don't know if this is type 1 or 2, but given that I'm 37 years old, I'm thinking type 2 is more likely.

Hello @jdtay87, I'd like to invite @dpcarriere, @bboeshore and @happilyalive who have all discussed having A1C results of 6.8 on Connect. While they talked about getting their numbers down to 6.8 from higher numbers using varying treatment options, they may be able to share their experience with maintaining their number in the window of your readings and how that has affected them.

@jdtay87, do you know when you will have a chance to talk with your provider? When your reading was 5.6, were there any precautions you took at that point or was it wait and monitor?

Hi, For many years after having gestational diabetes I was told that I was doomed to get full out diabetes within a few years. With a very strict diet and lots of exercise I managed to stay in control for over 25 years and then BAM, full out diabetes 2. It seemed to sky rocket overnight. For many years, with the help of Metformin and Glipizide it stayed under fairly good control while still maintaining a very strict diet and exercise. Then, for some unknown reason it hit terribly high numbers again. I don't know what caused it. So, it blossomed to 10.8 in a couple of months time. My doctor sent me to an Endocrinologist who put me on Mounjaro, Jardiance and Insulin. Now, it's down to 6.8 again. I'm working hard to keep it in control but am now suffering from bouts of hypoglycemia every time I start to do anything in regard to housework, exercise or even just grocery shopping. So, diabetes isn't easily controlled no matter how hard you work. It's always a be careful of everything you eat and do. I hope though that you get yours in total control and that things are less worrisome and difficult for you. Keep us updated.

I would keep in mind that 6.8 is considered controlled.

In my 20+ years as a type-2 diabetic, I have learned that for me, worrying over numbers only drives them higher. (Or as someone said, "It's not what you eat that's bad for you, it's what's eating you.")

Whenever my numbers start trending high, instead of panicking, I think two things:
1. Have I let my diet/exercise regime slip?
2. What the heck am I worried/stressed about?

Between those two things, I usually find the answer and get back on track.

A type-2 diabetes diagnosis is not a death sentence. With management, you'll be okay.

Good luck!

Maybe….you can get Type 1 at any age. Some adults are diagnosed type 2, but it turns out they are type 1. Sometimes type 1 appears gradually. Anyway, hopefully your doctor will determine the proper diagnosis.

There are many tools and treatments now. It requires focus and planning, but is definitely doable.

I wouldn't be too sure about type 2. I was diagnosed with type 1 at age 78!

That seems like a lot of drugs...maybe your doctor was over reacting because 10.8 is pretty high.

There is no need to freak out. As another responder mentioned, 6.8 is considered well controlled. My doctor explained that there's a knee in the curve at 7.0 where the risk of complications increases faster. You're below that. As others point out, there are many good treatments and more on the way. I know it's scary - I was scared too. But you can deal with this and live a normal (if health-focused) life.

Update: My doctor looked at my labs today and put me on Rybelsus. So I do have diabetes now, but like you guys said, it's still within control.