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What Does Change Of A1C From 5.9 To 5.6 Mean?

Hi! I was diagnosed prediabetic five months ago. A1C of 5.9. I'm thin, but I skipped meals and then drank a sugary frappe each night. I learned to eat healthy. I retested two months ago. My A1C was 5.6. If I test again and get an even lower result, does it mean that my body will be able to tolerate sugar like a normal person, or will my blood sugar shoot up at the first slice of cake? I plan on permanent diet changes, but I want to feel like I'm back to normal.
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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Hello. I would like to extend my appreciation that you have started a healthy eating pattern. As shown by your A1c, your blood glucose levels have begun to decrease. 50 percent of prediabetics become diabetic in 5 yrs. 25 percent remain so and 25 percent regress to normal glucose tolerance. Since you were in the pre diabetic range, its prudent to engage in healthy eating and remaining active always. An occasional frappe is alright but stick to something healthy almost always. Take care.
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What Does Change Of A1C From 5.9 To 5.6 Mean?

Hello. I would like to extend my appreciation that you have started a healthy eating pattern. As shown by your A1c, your blood glucose levels have begun to decrease. 50 percent of prediabetics become diabetic in 5 yrs. 25 percent remain so and 25 percent regress to normal glucose tolerance. Since you were in the pre diabetic range, its prudent to engage in healthy eating and remaining active always. An occasional frappe is alright but stick to something healthy almost always. Take care.