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I lost 20 lbs. 12% of body weight, so why did my A1C go up again?

Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Aug 12, 2023 | Replies (38)
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@annewoodmayo

Thanks, folks! I really appreciate your taking the time to reply!

Looks like I need to learn about this crap, too, in addition to the stupid autoimmune stuff. And I have covid again, now, too.

Can you suggest a good place to start to learn about the very, very basics? As I wrote, none of my family have diabetes so I am a complete novice, no second hand experience at all. Do you-all use any websites/organizations? There seems to be a lot of "sources" but which ones are good? I did look at the link about duloxetine. Thanks!

What kind of doctor? How would I get tests? Are the tests you mentioned blood, or urine, or something else?

Sincere thanks!!

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hotpotato | @hotpotato | May 12, 2023

I agree with @windyshores. An endocrinologist appt and an OTC BG meter. You will be poking your fingers for a drop of blood. The main BG numbers to record for your Dr or observe for yourself are:
- fasting first thing before you eat
- 2 hours after you start your morning meal
-before your next meal and then 2 hours after
-bedtime BG

The sites I trust the most for T1D are Beyond Type 1 and Diatribe. Not sure about the Type 2 diabetes sites. The treatment is similar for all types of diabetes, but they have nuances and it’s easy to confuse when the author doesn’t specify T1 or T2.

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