A1C has dropped!

[Sharon1964 2,530]

For those who don't know, a hemoglobin A1C test is an indicator of diabetes, and it measures your blood sugar levels over the past 3 months (simplified explanation).

Over 8.0 = severe.

6.5 or higher = diabetes.

5.7 to 6 = prediabetic.

less than 5.7 is normal.

I had an A1C test the week of my surgery, and the level was 6.8, which was down from previous tests. I was taking metformin at the time.

I haven't had any metformin since my surgery three months ago. My A1C has dropped to 5.9 now! My fasting blood sugar was 82 (65-99 is normal).

Yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

[glitter eyes 1,398]

Congrats!! I know that must be a great feeling leaving the diabetes behind. Good job????

[JPacella 37]

My A1C was 6.4 pre-op. My operation was March 3, 2015.

On May 6th it was 5.1.

On Oct 29 it was 5.2.

[Nicolanz 1,484]

That's awesome! Congrats!

[4MRB4PHOTO 3,900]

Congratulations on your improved health.

My A1C went from being barely diabetic to normal (mid to upper 4's) because of the weight loss.

I second that "Yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

A1C test is an indicator of diabetes - measures your blood sugar levels

@@Sharon1964

i "think" that one of the most common co-morbities (msp) is diabetes

you haven't needed to take meds since surgery!!!

great "side effect" from the sleeve

enjoy watching your A1C #s and weight/lbs go down

79 lbs lost

(don't look at me, i didn't take them) LOL

just to mention - my A1C has fluctuated between 5.1 and 5.3

keep up the good job

i'm sure you will!!

kathy

congrats