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Does HbA1c Of 9 Correlate To Fasting And Post-prandial Sugar Level?
Question: My a1c came back at 9 . I went on a very low carb diet one week later my blood sugar level went down to fasting 80 one hour after eating 119 . Do i need metforman
Brief Answer:
HbA1c of 9 do not corelate with Fasting & post-prandial blood sugar.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.
HbA1c of 9 confirm diagnosis of Diabetes.
But Fasting & post-prandial blood sugar levels (80 & 119) after only 1 week of low carb duet may not be corelated with HbA1c.
I may suggest to repeat Fasting & 2 hours post-prandial blood sugar levels in laboratory.
Need for Metformin can be decided on blood sugar levels, Body Mass Index (BMI) and family history of Diabetes.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
HbA1c of 9 do not corelate with Fasting & post-prandial blood sugar.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.
HbA1c of 9 confirm diagnosis of Diabetes.
But Fasting & post-prandial blood sugar levels (80 & 119) after only 1 week of low carb duet may not be corelated with HbA1c.
I may suggest to repeat Fasting & 2 hours post-prandial blood sugar levels in laboratory.
Need for Metformin can be decided on blood sugar levels, Body Mass Index (BMI) and family history of Diabetes.
Hope this helps you.
Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I dnt undrstand what you by 80&119 may not be corelated with a1c
Brief Answer:
Blood Sugar levels usually higher with HbA1c of 9.
Detailed Answer:
With HbA1c of 9 blood sugar levels may vary between 170 to 250.
With only 1week of low carbohydrates reduction to the level of 80 & 119 mg may not be possible.
So one need to verify results by doing Fasting & post-prandial blood sugar levels.
Hope this helps.
Blood Sugar levels usually higher with HbA1c of 9.
Detailed Answer:
With HbA1c of 9 blood sugar levels may vary between 170 to 250.
With only 1week of low carbohydrates reduction to the level of 80 & 119 mg may not be possible.
So one need to verify results by doing Fasting & post-prandial blood sugar levels.
Hope this helps.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
In a non diabetic does protein raise blood sugar levels
Brief Answer:
Adequate insulin release in non diabetics keep blood sugar under control.
Detailed Answer:
In non diabetic person any type of food won't raise blood sugar levels beyond normal limits.
Even after having high carbohydrates in non diabetic person there is immediate release of sufficient insulin to keep blood sugar levels in normal limits.
Hope this helps.
Adequate insulin release in non diabetics keep blood sugar under control.
Detailed Answer:
In non diabetic person any type of food won't raise blood sugar levels beyond normal limits.
Even after having high carbohydrates in non diabetic person there is immediate release of sufficient insulin to keep blood sugar levels in normal limits.
Hope this helps.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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