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Why is the acceptance of a higher A1C for the elderly acceptable? I read that an A1C above 7 was acceptable for those much older. Is it better than having a low blood sugar?
Hey @A DiabetesTeam Member
This is a paragraph from a piece published in the Harvard Journal from a couple of years ago that give the answer to that question - and it does make "total medical sense"
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I had gout and was put on a steroid progesterone (?) and on my blood sugar is running high, which will raise my A1c I'm taking cinnamon etc to help lower it , will magnesium do a better job?
Short answer is yes but you have to temper your expectations - it's "not" a drug
Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium are three electrolytes that are important for blood sugar management
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Type 1 diabetic with Medtronic pump
I'm ok with one Weetabix with milk( and sometimes blueberries) but two sends my bs soaring.
Suggest you talk to your doctor
Absolutely.
Any number 7.0(126) or less is a great morning fasting blood glucose number @A DiabetesTeam Member.
A great 2 hour number is anything 7.8(140) or less.
Good luck.
Praying for you.
The other day I was watching some show, characters were all excited when one said “Slow Down – you need to manage your expectations”.
I got thinking - does this apply to Diabetics?
The day we get our Diagnosis our Life changes Forever.
I see many who seem to think their next 10, 20 or 30 years have gone down the drain now that they are “Diabetic”.
Whether we choose to ignore it, jump right in with both feet or settle somewhere in the middle Diabetes will be with us for the rest of our days… read more
I agree
I have difficulty finding sugar free drinks especially when I am holiday. I ask for diet drinks or zero sugar drinks but this does not always happen. I have been told to drink water but this does not quench my thirst,I seam to need the feel of fizz. A list of food and drink suitable for Type 2 diabetics should be easy to find in a way you do not have to pay for it. Eating and drinking the correct foods and drinks should be available in print.
Surgar free crap is harming u and ur body. Buy a juicer and juice veggies and berries. Stick with lemon water .
What are considered normal/acceptable glucose levels for a type 1 diabetic? People ask is your diabetes under control. What would be considered under control?
Maybe you are working on the basics. Food, shelter, love, sex, security, GOOD HEALTH! Maybe it’s something higher on the scale, family, friends, acceptance, education, fulfillment in work. Maybe it’s just making it through today and wanting to see another sunrise.
Acceptance
