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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

Warpy

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12. It means you're not diabetic

Reply to Not Heidi (Original post)

Mon Apr 8, 2024, 02:08 AM

Apr 2024

but your doc is going to want to keep an eye on it.

5.9 is above the 5.7 textbook average for that vvlue. It's consiered early pre diabetes. The treatment is just keeping an eye on it, your doc will tell you how often you need to get it tested.

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Is an A1C of 5.9 good or bad? [View all] Not Heidi Apr 2024 OP

Normal is below 5.7 hlthe2b Apr 2024 #1

What a relief! Not Heidi Apr 2024 #6

It is very good. OLDMDDEM Apr 2024 #2

Thank you, OLDMDEM. Not Heidi Apr 2024 #7

Youre welcome. Mine is 6.0. OLDMDDEM Apr 2024 #8

It's good IbogaProject Apr 2024 #3

Good info - thank you! Not Heidi Apr 2024 #9

The amount needed for nerve protection is small IbogaProject Apr 2024 #11

Buy a bottle of quality Berberine Iwasthere Apr 2024 #4

Thank you, Iwasthere. n/t Not Heidi Apr 2024 #10

Is an A1C of 5.9 good or bad? in2herbs Apr 2024 #5

It means you're not diabetic Warpy Apr 2024 #12