HBA1c

[Captaindiamond]

I had a HBA1c test that was 7.2. I’m trying to get it back down below 6.5 over 3 months I had changed diet and doing more exercise. My BG results from the meter are averaging 6.1. I did an HBA1c test after 1 month and the HBA1c result was 6.8 I realise that it tests over 3 months so only the last month will show effects of my efforts. How much more would I expect to reduce this 6.8 result over next 2 months if my average bg stays at 6.1. Clearly I don’t know what my night time bg levels are and I’m a bit concerned that my statins (which I take before bed) May effect my night time levels

 

[searley]

Could be 5.5 to 6

But there are many variables

I assume you are using finger stick tests so your are only seeing small snapshots of the day and not inbetween

For me atorvastatin raised my bg but it was constant not just at night

If you are not having massive long spikes after meals and no crazy highs over night you may just reach the 6.1/6.2 mark

 

[Captaindiamond]

Thank you

Doc has suggested that I stop my statins for 2 weeks and see if my fasting levels fall.