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Blood Sugar and A1C levels: Tips and Insight for Staying in Range

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: May 9, 2020 | Replies (39)
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@hopeful33250

Hello @dlh and welcome to Mayo Connect.

I can see you are concerned about your fasting blood sugar numbers. Have you just recently been diagnosed with Type II Diabetes?

I looked up some information on Mayo Clinic's website and here is the link,

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371451.

It says, "A fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) is normal. A fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) is considered prediabetes."

Many members of Connect have mentioned higher numbers in the morning. Here is a discussion about that,
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-i-lower-my-morning-fasting-glucose-levels/

Are you currently taking any meds or just following a diet/exercise program? Have you mentioned your concern about your fasting numbers to your doctor?

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dlh | @dlh | Apr 22, 2020

I am a type 2 diabetic. I am on medication and was diagnosed about 7 years ago. I have had decent numbers but I would like to stay under 100. I do walk 5 to 6 times a week for about 35 to 50 minutes at a time. My doctor, an internal medicine physician, reads my blood work twice a year with one main physical involved.

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