Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...
I just got my results from my first A1C test. I got a 5.5 I'm not on any meds. This is all new to me. I am 2 weeks into my new diet and have lost 9 lbs. I have 21 to go to hit my target weight of 220 (I'm 6 foot 5) by my next Dr's visit in 3 months.
Since I got a 220 on my 2 hour glucose test, my Dr said he wanted to see me in 3 months since I told him I planned on loosing 30lbs and starting a new diet (tryglicirides were alittle on the high side too)
Until then I plan on sitcking to my low carb, low fat diet and plenty more excercise since the weather is fianlly breaking. But I am still confused with this since the 5.5 is A1C is non-diabetic, but the 2 hour test is in the diabetic range.
Since I got a 220 on my 2 hour glucose test, my Dr said he wanted to see me in 3 months since I told him I planned on loosing 30lbs and starting a new diet (tryglicirides were alittle on the high side too)
Until then I plan on sitcking to my low carb, low fat diet and plenty more excercise since the weather is fianlly breaking. But I am still confused with this since the 5.5 is A1C is non-diabetic, but the 2 hour test is in the diabetic range.
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Keep up the good work on the diet. I need to lose some weight, but every time I do my A1C goes to low and the doctor says to bring in up.
I have never had any issues blood sugar issues, granted my BMI is not where it needs to be according to the chart. I am muscular, 6 foot 5 and 250. I look fit with clothes on, but I have mid section fat, so my goal weight is 220.
My diagnosis was based on the 2 hour test I took afrew weeks ago I had a 220 level after the 2 hours. So my Dr. ordered me to see a dietician. Before my meeting with the dietician my A1C results came back and it was 5.5. So my dieticain was labeling me as pre-diabetic.
Everything is happening so fast. I'm not trying to be in denial, I have accepted the fact that I need to change my diet and lifestyle and I have ever since my Dr's visit. I'm just confused by the 2 hour glucose test results and the A1C results.
That was the reason for my post. Any help with my confusion would be great.
Thanks
Good on you at this point !!