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HbA1c 5.3% In Sep 08
By edwinseow | September 20, 2008
I have some good news to share. My latest blood test results, HbA1c to be exact (tested end Sep 08) is 5.3%, down from 6.1% in end May 08. I must say that i am absolutely thrilled as i was only aiming for about 5.8% and i was like wow, 5.3%…that’s alot.
I still remembered when i saw second Doctor and my HbA1c rose by 0.1% from 6.3 to 6.4% and he actually called me up to tell me he has bad news for me. Now i am doing a 0.8% reduction, he will definitely fall off his chair if he hears it.
According to the charts, a person’s HbA1c ideal range is from 4.6 to 6.4%. What does it mean? Have i reversed prediabetes? Frankly speaking i don’t know and i actually forgot to ask my Doctor because i was too happy. In any way, i would wait for at least another re-confirmation HbA1c test to be done 3 months later to confirm.
March 16th, 2010 at 12:11 am
I’m so happy to read this. I just had the shock of a 6.4 hbaic, and felt it a death knell. I’ve changed my diet, taken to walking, and want to reverse this thing. Your post has given me hope! Thank you.
July 21st, 2010 at 9:13 am
did u take any medications or just diet and exercise?
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:24 pm
No medications. Just diet and exercise