Your A1C could be wrong..here is a Site that explains why.

OOPs

http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/A1CTest/#9

I can only imagine what that felt like when I first was told I was a Type 2 Diabetic was January 7th when my doctor revealed that my A1C was 9.1 and my fasting blood sugar was 190. Since then I have been taking metformin 500mg twice a day, cut out all of the soda, and almost all of the carbs from my diet, and begun a program of rigorous exercise every morning. As a result I have not had a post meal blood sugar higher than 140, with an average around 100 for fasting blood sugars and have lost 26 pounds and 5 inches from my waist. I believe that the diagnosis scared me away from the carbs and eating in general and the thought of ending up on dialysis like my Dad did and suffering from the neuropathy and poor circulation like he did has kept me cognizant and respectful of my condition. I am grateful for the wise information that I havegleaned from this support group and will visit from time to time. I am looking forward to having my A1C checked in April and pray that it has returned to within the 'normal' range.

Grannie......thank you for the link, it was very informative.

Ali

It is shocking mine got over 18 when my body went on a rebellion, my doctor said I should not have even been walking, but I was going blind..

What impressed me the most about your web link article Grannie, is that if your A1c stays below 7, the chances of diabetic complications is eliminated. I like that idea a lot, however mine is 6.8 and still seem to have vision issues. I have an appt with optomitrist 3-20. Sometimes I wonder if some of this coud be psychological. The fear of diabetes and all the complicaions you read about get a persons mind running in all kinds of directions. Anyway that's been my experience.

Ali

Thank you for all your comments. I'll take all of them and do my homework! I'm hoping to half that amount in the future. This is still a learning experience, but like all of you, I'm thankful to be alive and on my feet. So far, my eyesight isn't affected, although I had blurry vision for a few days, but that disappeared. My blood sugar hasn't been too low, except after heavy exercise. It's always in the high double digits such as under 100, but above 75.

grannie, both my A1C and my blood sugars were high. When admitted, my blood sugar level was 842, so for sure, that figure is probably right.

Penguinperu,
There seem to be a lot of people in denial about their condition. I'm so glad that you're facing these health issues head on. I don't like the fact that my A1c is so high, its' 6.6, but my doctot assures me that as long as its not over 7 that I'm doing fine. I was diagnosed in 1994 with a glucose reading of 436. I know this is a big challenge to be able to change the way we eat, but in the long run it is well worth it. Just take it one day at a time. Whatever you find out please share with us.

my aunt has very high A1C's also and she's been diabetic for nearly 30 years. her's run at 15 and 16.
on the other hand, may i report an improvement in mine? i went from 9.7 to 8.5, but it took 3 months of hard work.

All y Dr told me was my A1C was off the charts. I was having surgery, went and did the pre-op tests, etc, had fasted all night, while working all night. So, did the pre-ops, went to Dunkin Donuts, got eclair(2), capachino. Drove home....when I go here, had a call from hospital, said go directly to Dr., or hosp, mine was 987....before i stopped at dunkin donuts....surgery was cancelled. called my dr.... said come in 2 weeks. next couple days, eyesite was gone....still couldn't get in to see my dr. finally 2 weeks later, after watching my diet. was 784... prescription for metformin, and insulin shot. no booklets, no advice, not telling me how to give myself shots.... that was it.....after shots, went down to 400's... can't get it down further.....No job no insurance no dr anymore... when my husband was dying, it was in 600's....3 weeks later now, back down to 400's

It does take a lot of hard work. My first one was 8.5, then 3 months later 7.8 and last week it was 6.8. I hope to be under 6 in another 3 months. Goal is one hour of exercise each day and lose 10 pounds.

Ali

congrat Swoozy!

I'm hoping to get my A1c at least down to the single digits. I'm sure I'll find out my results come late April or early May. My doc. will likely order another test then.

Thank you all for your input. It greatly gives me some insight for whats going on.

Very interesting info...I'm afraid at this point to go back to the doctor because I've really been ignoring my condition until today and I'm going to change..can't stand the night sweats. My b/s was 212 before eating a small 1 egg omelet with coffee..no toast as all I have in the house is white...going to try and stay positive and clean out the junk that I say in my head are treats for the grandkids..yeah right!! Another hour and I'll check to see if the b/s is in the better range..any idea if I get to eating better or really at all..does this show up in hrs/days/mths??