Patient Comments: Hemoglobin A1c Test - ResultsQuestion:What were the results of your hemoglobin A1c test?
Published: September 13
My A1c was 11 in August. I am desperately trying to lower this for my next test in November. I am 56 years old, African-American woman, 5 feet 3 inches tall, and have gone from 180 pounds to 151 pounds and have all but eliminated carbs from my diet. I'm actually looking forward to my next test.
Comment from: grandmarst, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: June 13
My hemoglobin A1c was tested as well as my mean blood glucose, which was 6.1 mmol/L. My estimated average glucose is 128 mg/dL. Related Medications: glucose
Comment from: Elaine, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: April 15
My HGBA1C test was 6.2 and my average blood sugars was 126 mg/dl. My doctor placed me on metformin and diagnosed me with diabetes mellitus type 2. So far, I am tolerating the medication. Related Medications: metformin
Comment from: Shirley, 65-74 Female (Patient)
Published: November 02
I'm 68 and weigh 180 at 5'2". When I test my sugar it's low, but my A1c is 7.2. My doctor is sending me for a glucose tolerance test. My sugar tests at 97, 102, and 106. My Alc was 6.2 a year ago. I'm afraid of taking medicine I don't need.
Comment from: Ginaf, 55-64 Female (Patient)
Published: September 25
I am a 58 year old woman, 5'8" tall and weigh 140 lbs. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 6 months ago. I take 500 mg of Metformin, twice a day. My A1c was 5 when I went to the endocrinologist this morning, down from 5.7 six weeks ago.
Comment from: Doss, 75 or over Male (Patient)
Published: June 22
my hemoglobin a1c is 5.8 and my avg. glucose is 120 i have diabetis for 3years
Comment from: Joann, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: May 30
I became hyperthyroid at the same time my hemoglobin A1c was checked. It was 6.5. When my endocrinologist told me that my body has almost used all of the insulin stores it has, I was alarmed. I took myself off all simple sugars (syrup, donuts, candy, cookies, ice cream, etc). Then a week later I took myself off all simple carbs (white pasta, white rice, white potatoes, white bread). I eat four servings of carbs a day. These servings I try to make whole grain; brown rice, oatmeal, sweet potato, whole grain breads, corn tortillas. My doctor plans to check my hg A1c in two months, can't wait! Related Medications: insulin
Comment from: rhead, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: October 18
I am a 49-year-old white female with an A1C score of 5.6 and a mean plasma glucose of 122. I weigh 165 and have been on a high-protein, low-carb diet since March 2011. I go up and down 10 pounds at various weeks. I do not exercise as I have had various illnesses that have kept me from doing so. My grandmothers both had diabetes, one severely and was overweight. The doctor told me to decrease carbs and sugars.
Comment from: ralphk, 75 or over Male (Patient)
Published: September 13
17 is the result of my hemoglobin A1c test. My glucose test result was 90. Patient Comments are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician or other qualified health provider because of something you have read on MedicineNet. The opinions expressed in the comments section are of the author and the author alone. MedicineNet does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment.
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My endocrinologist did my A1C in his office when I went to see him about my Thyroid medication. The number was 5.9. He said this is border line and that I need to keep an eye on it. I told him if he could get my TSH levels right, I would then focus on the A1C. My mother has Diabetes. I am 39 years old female, 5 foot 9 inches and gaining weight because I'm Hypothyroidic after surgery to remove my thyroid. I weigh 262 right now and have gained about 12 pounds in the last month or so.