A1C AT 5.9%

[domingus]

hi just did my ha1c and came out at 5.9 % .fbs was 124 but. have been maintaining this past 6 months by lchf diet.... am I doing ok?

[shrisamarth Volunteer]

It is better to have Hba1c <5.6. FBS of 124 is high one. What is your PPBS?

[diahelp in reply to shrisamarth]

why would FBS become high ? Can you please tell me ?

[shrisamarth Volunteer in reply to diahelp]

It's called dawn phenomenon. Read here phlaunt.com/diabetes/175611...

[diahelp in reply to shrisamarth]

will LCHF cure the dawn phenomenon ?

[shrisamarth Volunteer in reply to diahelp]

LCHF diet will help in bringing down FBS. But it depends on individual. Some diet adjustments or medications or both are needed to control DP.

[norreal]

You are doing fine. Try for lower HbA1C scores. According to medindia < 7.9% is reasonably managed.

[domingus]

hi medfree noted .but am wondering what is the reason behind the fbs not coming down? something extra to be done after dinner and before going to bed?

[shrisamarth Volunteer in reply to domingus]

There is no specific as such remedy for dawn phenomenon. You can try metformin SR 500 after dinner. It helps in lowering FBS for some diabetics.

[prax52]

HbA1C around 6 is fine. Don't worry about FBS at all. As per latest suggestions, bringing HbA1C below 5-5 is not considered desirable. In case one is on medication for diabetes, it is preferably maintained above 6.

[shrisamarth Volunteer in reply to prax52]

If FBS is ignored then after some time it will lead to higher Hba1c which is not desirable. Even after Hba1c of around 6 can lead to some diabetic complications.

[Hidden]

Fbs between80-90 is desirable,PPBS will not go beyond 120 after two hours,that is definet.