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Originally Posted by bizi
you are pre diabetic with the metformin???? I would have to say that you are diabetic now and need more DM medication.
How is your A1C? It is a blood test and is a better indicator of your diabetes.
it should be 6 maybe 6.5....at the most. Find out what yours is. ASAP. Your doctor could have your A1C run every 3 months, the life of your red blood cells.
bizi
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I didn't get an A1C done this time because the last time it was so low (about 5 I think). I may ask him to do one but it will be affected by my last 6 months of living on rice and other carbs thanks to my bowel issues. I think that's why he's giving me more time; my diet has been really bad.
I really trust this doctor so I'm not too worried about the delay. I have no symptoms at all and he knows me incredibly well; he's been my doctor for 17 years, just after he finished his residency. I've changed practices with him several times and he has never been wrong with me.
If I have a single symptom I'll get checked sooner. If I remain anxious I may ask for the A1C but I just have a feeling it will reflect my bad diet and not diabetes symptoms.
Thanks for the suggestions. I really appreciate it.
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