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GoodRaisin

(9,534 posts)
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 01:41 AM Jun 2024

New member of the club here.

Just had my 6 month check up and bloodwork and my PCP called to inform me I have diabetes. Said my A1C is 7 and starting me on Metformin tomorrow. So, hi folks, I’m joining by default, and just wanted to introduce myself to the group.

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New member of the club here. (Original Post) GoodRaisin Jun 2024 OP
They said you have diabetes with an A1C of seven? yourout Jun 2024 #1
Yup. GoodRaisin Jun 2024 #2
I joined the club about a decade ago and yourout Jun 2024 #6
A1C levels between 5.7% and 6.4% indicate prediabetes. William769 Jun 2024 #3
I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes before. I'm getting bloodwork this morning and I am worried Walleye Jun 2024 #4
Try not to worry. William769 Jun 2024 #7
You are going to be OK. I've been diabetic MOMFUDSKI Jun 2024 #5

yourout

(7,943 posts)
1. They said you have diabetes with an A1C of seven?
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 02:54 AM
Jun 2024

I can believe prediabetes but I find that unusual to be classified as diabetic with an A1C of seven and no medications.

yourout

(7,943 posts)
6. I joined the club about a decade ago and
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 09:15 AM
Jun 2024

For me it's always up and down as far as my willpower and currently they have me on metformin and Rybulsis.

I tend to do a lot better in the summer when the outdoor activity levels are much higher.
The winter and particularly the holidays really suck trying to keep a handle on it.

William769

(55,783 posts)
3. A1C levels between 5.7% and 6.4% indicate prediabetes.
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 04:12 AM
Jun 2024

my AiC has been as high as 12.5% with a glucose level of 1400 (that put me in the ICU in a diabetic coma). When I finally got out of the hospital my Endocronologist ordered me a CGM (continuous glucose monitor). I now have my diabetes under control with a A1C 6.2%.

I cannot take Metformin because I have stage 3 kidney diease. I take long acting & short acting insulin to control my diabetes.

I am by no means an expert but have lived with diabetes for 14 years.

Walleye

(34,861 posts)
4. I have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes before. I'm getting bloodwork this morning and I am worried
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 05:59 AM
Jun 2024

William769

(55,783 posts)
7. Try not to worry.
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 10:21 AM
Jun 2024

Whatever the outcome do what the Doctor says & take any diabetic classes your medical community offers.

 

MOMFUDSKI

(7,080 posts)
5. You are going to be OK. I've been diabetic
Sat Jun 22, 2024, 06:57 AM
Jun 2024

for 26 years. With CKD I can’t take Metformin. I inject Novolog with meals. Had 12 super lows using Lantus long-acting insulin so got off that bus. A1C over 7. I do the best I can. You will too. Best wishes

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