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Should I be worried?

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cassie62685
cassie62685

Hello everybody,

I've recently got a A1C test done because I've been having dry mouth issues and I wanted to see if it could be diabetes or not.

I got a 5.5, and i know that's considered normal, but should I be worried? It also said my mean blood glucose was 104.

about 3 months ago I had a non fasting test done and I got a 92. Just don't know if I should be worried or not.

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  • Guest
    Guest cassie62685

    Posted

    I do not see any reason to be worried. You do not have enough numbers to make a solid determination.  I wish my A1C was 5..5  last test I had was 6.4 down from 8.9. I take insulin and test three times a day.

    I do not have a clue what mean blood glucose is 

    My rule is,  "what you eat, when you eat and how much you eat." Stress can help move the numbers up

    Good that you are paying attention by the end of the year with 2 more A1C's  you should have a handle on what is going on. I would be deliriously happy  to get to 5.5 there is little chance for me to get bleow 6.0

    • cassie62685
      cassie62685 Guest

      Posted

      Okay, thank you.

      Was just a bit worried because I was looking online and people were saying 5.5 is a bit high.

    • Taffytom
      Taffytom Guest

      Posted

      I also would die for an A1C of 5.5. NB stress drives my numbers DOWN not up, which latter I gather is the accepted wisdom.
  • Taffytom
    Taffytom cassie62685

    Posted

    am I the only Type 1 person where stress seems to drive my numbers DOWN?! I wish it were not the case.

     

    • Taffytom
      Taffytom heather72469

      Posted

      at last; someone who reacts to stress like me; lots of articles say that stress puts UP your blood sugar number. Pleased to meet you Heather.
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