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<blockquote data-quote="Alexandra100" data-source="post: 2290292" data-attributes="member: 429870"><p>Hello Rosie, worst case scenario your A1c is higher than you would like, they are not going to take you out and shoot you! I believe the A1c test reflects levels over the recent 3-ish months, but is more influenced by the most recent weeks. One episode of high carb bingeing shouldn't make too much difference, but prolonged high anxiety might raise your A1c somewhat. A T2 friend of mine went on a carb and alcohol bender due to participating in a big, fat Sikh wedding and as a result his A1c was through the roof. He confessed to his GP and begged for a 2nd chance. 2 weeks later he had another A1c test which came out much better. You are only human, and so are your medical advisers! </p><p></p><p>What matters really is not the A1c test, but keeping one's blood glucose down to as good a level as possible every day. Your diet and weight loss are brilliant. Your health will be benefiting. No fluke high A1c result can cause that to be "wasted". It's also worth bearing in mind that A1c (and other) tests are not anywhere near 100% accurate. Seeing how your numbers are trending over time will be more helpful that focussing too much on any one test.</p><p></p><p>Good luck! Do let us know how you go on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alexandra100, post: 2290292, member: 429870"] Hello Rosie, worst case scenario your A1c is higher than you would like, they are not going to take you out and shoot you! I believe the A1c test reflects levels over the recent 3-ish months, but is more influenced by the most recent weeks. One episode of high carb bingeing shouldn't make too much difference, but prolonged high anxiety might raise your A1c somewhat. A T2 friend of mine went on a carb and alcohol bender due to participating in a big, fat Sikh wedding and as a result his A1c was through the roof. He confessed to his GP and begged for a 2nd chance. 2 weeks later he had another A1c test which came out much better. You are only human, and so are your medical advisers! What matters really is not the A1c test, but keeping one's blood glucose down to as good a level as possible every day. Your diet and weight loss are brilliant. Your health will be benefiting. No fluke high A1c result can cause that to be "wasted". It's also worth bearing in mind that A1c (and other) tests are not anywhere near 100% accurate. Seeing how your numbers are trending over time will be more helpful that focussing too much on any one test. Good luck! Do let us know how you go on. [/QUOTE]
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