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...

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ray2600
ray2600
so last time I had my A1C checked was in march and it came at 6.7

just now I got my results and it is at 7.1

this is so frustrating

ray
stevend39
stevend39
figure out your diet stay with it
grannie
grannie
It happens Ray, no telling what changed.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
so many things can cause this, and yes it is normal to fluctuate.
ray2600
ray2600
thanks so much
Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary
Your numbers are still good. Calm down, stress will shoot those numbers through the roof.
Sabalo
Sabalo
Do you exercise? I bought a recumbant bicycle and pedal/watch the news for 1/2 hour to 45 minutes every day. That seems to help my numbers. My last A1C was 5.6 I take Puritan Blueberry Leaf extract capsules (5) before I go to bed. I also pedal about 10 minutes after dinner to burn up some glucose. I eat a VERY low carb diet. Best of luck!
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