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Elton 
I was told that I was diabetic 14 years ago. I started working out, dieting, lost 60 lbs, and I really believed I had it"fixed". I just put it out of my mind.
About 18 mo. ago my Doc had me take an A1C test. I scored an 11 and was told anything over 7 ment "Diabetes", so now I officially have a "Label". My name is Dennis Elton and I am a Diabetic. (The first step is admitting you have a problem)
Anyway, after many failed treatments and self education, I have it under control, mostly. It`s a constant battle and a pain in the ass, but it ain`t cancer, it ain`t dialysis, it ain`t a whole lot of "worser" things that coulda struck me.
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you're supposed to have an A1C test every 3-4 months and anything ovoer 6 is diabetic
arlineH
All due respect, it depends on what book or website you look at and I guess which Doctor you talk to as to what is considered diabetic. My Doc says 7. He also A1C`s every 6 mo.
American Diabetes has a lot of differences with most stuff I hear on this site.
arlineH I think you would have to agree that there is a whole lot of different numbers and info out there and it`s up to us to cipher through it. I have heard the 6 # too. I just have to respect my Doc as he is the best, in my opinion after a very long search.
Elton
Am working a lot of overtime. Will try to get back to posting as soon as I can. It is tough on me. I am in a lot of pain, but the overtime is required. Sure need my job right now.
Elton