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Diagnosed Diabetes. Have Hypoglycemic Symptoms. Should I Look Into Another Cause Of Hypoglycemis Symptoms?

I have been diagnosed with diabetes after my doctor ordered the 2 hours glucose test and my 2 hour reading was 243. My a1c3 was 5.8 which I am being told is good. However, since I have been tracking my blood sugar levels, I have noticed that I fluctuate between high and low blood sugars. Is it possible the extreme highs and lows are skewing the meaning of my a1c3 results? I also have hypoglycemic symptoms any time my blood sugar is lower than 100. Is that normal or should I look into another cause of the hypoglycemis symptoms?
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
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Hello,

HbA1c is a value which represents the overall glycemic status of the blood for an average period of three months.

HbA1c between 5.7 to 6 % indicates good control. But comparison with subsequent values is more helpful.

It is common the have extreme swing in the value of blood sugar in diabetes. It is not good in the long run and your are prone to develop diabetes related complications every early in life.

diet, exercise and medications will help in balancing the blood sugar values.
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Diagnosed Diabetes. Have Hypoglycemic Symptoms. Should I Look Into Another Cause Of Hypoglycemis Symptoms?

Hello, HbA1c is a value which represents the overall glycemic status of the blood for an average period of three months. HbA1c between 5.7 to 6 % indicates good control. But comparison with subsequent values is more helpful. It is common the have extreme swing in the value of blood sugar in diabetes. It is not good in the long run and your are prone to develop diabetes related complications every early in life. diet, exercise and medications will help in balancing the blood sugar values.