I got my blood work back from visiting the new doctor. For the first time in my life since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I might have it in remission. I went from 11.2 to 5.2 in 7 months. The only medication I take for diabetes is Mounjaro (not to be confused with Manjaro), which has also helped with the 50 lbs I have lost this year. Besides the medication, I also associate the improvement with eating better, drinking a lot of water (over 120 oz/day) and moving more.

#health #healthupdate #diabetes #weightloss #A1c

🔬 Optical imaging technique unlocks hidden glycemic history for diabetes and cancer research

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-optical-imaging-technique-hidden-glycemic.html

#laser #optics #health #diagnostic #diabetes #a1c #redbloodcell #medicine

@hosford42 Could be high or could be low. But if you have shakes then it’s not “working” because you’re not well regulated.

#diabetes #medication #regulation #A1C

🩸 Did you know your iron levels could be sabotaging your blood sugar control?
New research shows:

Iron overload = 4-5x higher diabetes risk
Iron deficiency = falsely high A1C readings
Both mess with glucose metabolism

Simple blood test could reveal hidden diabetes risk!
Read more: https://healthybloodsugarlevels.online/can-iron-mess-with-blood-sugar
#BloodSugar #Diabetes #Iron #Health #MetabolicHealth #A1C #DiabetesPrevention #HealthTips

In 2012, I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. It really was no big deal at the time, as it was not insulin-dependent and I was able to keep blood sugar levels well under control with minor dietary adjustments. Then in 2020, I had a very dangerous spike, like 15.4 #A1C and blood sugar levels of 584. I determined that this was mainly caused by my huge intake of GatorAde, which I had thought could help with my electrolytes. Once I corrected, I was able to get things back to a manageable level pretty quickly. This was also the time that the Libre censor entered my life. Things were mostly okay, until now. For the past while now my blood sugar levels have spiked, and nothing I’ve tried to bring it down has worked. My latest A1C is dramatically higher than the one six months ago. I’ve been dealing with this all day today. I have now been through the cycles of disbelief and rage, and I’m now working on acceptance. I have learned that it is possible for Type 2 to turn into Type 1, and based on what I see I strongly suspect that is what has happened. Almost certainly insulin is in my future, as the usual diabetes meds are too rich for my blood on my current Part D plan. I’ve grown to think this isn’t the end of the world. I’ve made lifestyle changes before, I can do it again. I can’t promise the rage won’t resurface at times, but now I’m reasonably certain all will be mostly well.

Interesting observation for my own posterity... I had a good #A1C at the latest check-up (6.7 IIRC). The doc took me off of glipizide as a result, hoping that just #trulicity would be sufficient. However, now, for the past month, I've been struggling to control my blood sugar. And, when it gets high enough, the effect is... oddly reminiscent of being high. It's not the same effect of course, but... it's close enough for me to notice. Huh. 🤷

#thc #diabetes #t2d

I was forcibly reminded that using "lifestyle" to control my type 2 diabetes means exercise (for me, Nordic walking) as well as diet (whole-food non-animal). The diet alone does a lot, but exercise still is needed.

When my walking fell off, my A1c went from Nov 2023's 5.3% (normal) to May 2024's 5.7% (pre-diabetic). That scared me, so I became zealous in my walking. I haven't missed a day since Oct 9.

Had a blood test yesterday. A1c was 5.4%. Whew!

#type2diabetes #wfpb #a1c #NordicWalking

For those that don’t know if this is good or not: Depending on the institution, above around 5.6% is abnormally high but not diagnosis threshold for diabetes. 6.5% is diagnosis threshold. Goal for a diabetic, once diagnosed, is to be below 7%. So having 6.3% means I’m achieving goal.

#Diabetes #A1c #ReliOn #CGM #GMI

I decided to compare one of those store bought A1c take home tests (ReliOn brand in this case) with a lab A1c test. After my lab blood draws, I came home and used the tester.

ReliOn: 6.5%
Lab: 6.3%

So they are reasonably accurate.

But with a CGM, my GMI was also 6.5%, so not really a good point to using a take home A1c test if you have a CGM.

#Diabetes #A1c #ReliOn #CGM #GMI

@ScienceAlert "In mice", but I use #OliveOil, a lot, and have had quarts of #olives as a major component of my weekly #diet, from meals to snacking.

I have a mid-year #health checkup Thursday so I'm very interested to see what my #A1C level is because I've returned to a more regular diet, including bread, wine, and lower-sugar desserts, since my last checkup in January when my level was 5.5.

I've been on 10/1,000 #Synjardy, from 5/1,000, since then.

🤞🏿

My 24 hour GMI is 5.7. I’ve probably not had an HbA1c below 6.0% since I was a kid. I don’t think I can sustain what granted me this day, it’s probably a fluke. But my recent trends should show an HbA1c between 6.0% and 6.5%.

#Diabetes #CGM #Libre3 #GMI #HbA1c #A1c

@Amr1ta accidentally? It's intentional, in my case. ☕ #A1C

I hate that some blood glucose tracking apps will report an estimated A1c as anything called A1c, even estimated. Many apps and tools transitioned to calling this Glucose Management Indicator, or GMI, in order to get away from the confusion of why a measured A1c is different from an estimated A1c.

mySugr appears to be changing their app. Which is a great step, especially for an app designed for logging finger sticks, not CGM data. In fact, they're not even going to call it GMI, apparently. Rather, Diabetic Management Indicator (DMI) because their math and estimates will be way different from a CGM based estimate.

This really needs to be done on all similar apps. There's always inevitably someone asking in one of the communities why their A1c is different between the doctor's office and their app.

To those that may not realize: HbA1c is a measurement of glycated hemoglobin, and the blood panel test will directly test this. GMI, on the other hand, is an estimated A1c based on blood glucose trends through some form of measurement, typically CGM, and depends on the accuracy of the measurement.

#Diabetes #Apps #CGM #HbA1c #A1c #GMI #mySugr

At the “feckin’ disaster” stage of #SewingRoomOrganization - after completing a monthlong #DeclutterChallenge2024 in early February, and completing several stalled #UnfinishedObjectProjects, this room was a total tip.

After Friday’s #A1C result came back higher than my doc liked, I’m rearranging everything so the exercise bike can come back in here.

It fits, barely, to the left of the sofa. The “sweat mat” will need to be trimmed, ruining it for resale, unless we swap for a skinnier one.

Ridiculous first world problems, but at least I have solved the mystery of the Sock Burglar.

I had accused @fallingrock of dumping cycling socks on the floor, but left a drawer ajar just now and caught Miss Catty Lavelle red-pawed.

So! Le Chat Maquereau is the culprit!

#CatsOfMastodon #FelineCriminals

My #A1C was slightly elevated, but still within the well-controlled range, at 6.7 - hadn’t seen my doctor since April 2021! So she’s going to put me on #Ozempic and I have to go back in to be coached. My niece had great results and lost weight, so it seems like a good option.

I like my doctor, but the 25-30 minute drive to the office is the reason I haven’t seen her in so long. And she’s still concerned about one of my other results, which years ago meant I had to have a painful spinal tap, and turned out to be NOTHING - “individual variation.” So I’ll decline to go down the “come back in next week and 2 weeks later and lather rinse repeat” rabbit hole for needless tests: I’m a mutant, the Hemotologist concluded.

At least now when the subject comes up (I’m not the only T2 diabetic in the family), I can honestly share my A1C.

Will be re-arranging the sewing room to get my indoor training bike set up again, and going back to better eating habits.

https://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/livongo-coaching-product-review#11

I’ve already gotten my c-peptide result back.

It’s still low normal. But slightly higher than last year.

My #Mounjaro dose last time was 7.5mg. This time I’m on 15mg. #GLP1 and #GIP work to stimulate insulin secretion. And that’s all I got.

I’m skipping the #diabetes autoimmune panel. Insurance isn’t going to cover the $400 cost and it won’t change anything.

For now, everything just keeps going.

No #A1c yet. I’m expecting an increase, unfortunately.

#T2D

Surprising Reasons for High Blood Sugar Despite LOW Dietary Sugars - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPBQuL6CmDw

#health #bloodSugar #DrKenBerry #DrEricBerg #refinedSugar #carbs #a1c #diet #glycation #exercise #stress #inflamation #infection #cortisol dawnPhenonomon #insulinResistance

#A1C is 6.8. Best it’s been in…forever? This is what #CGM and #insulinpumps can do. And why insurance companies need to pay for them. #Diabetes #T1D

For the first time since 2019, my A1C is under 7: 6.8, baby!
This upgraded medtronic artificial pancreas is WAY better than the previous model. I have made NO changes to my lifestyle. And I've only had it for about five weeks. #type1diabetes #a1c #health