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How low is too low for an HbA1c?
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<blockquote data-quote="markd" data-source="post: 219894" data-attributes="member: 13859"><p>If not on insulin or insulin-forcing drugs I don't think there is a 'too low' since it is extremely unusual to get a dangerous hypo.</p><p></p><p>My A1c drifts between 4.6 (which seems to be the usually stated minimum of 'normal') and 5.2.</p><p></p><p>I'm happiest when I keep it below 5 as that is the range for the majority of non-diabetics and it seems only sensible to minimise the risks of complications.</p><p></p><p>If you are on insulin, sulphonylureas or similar, then the dangers of a hypo would be a major determinant of what your target should be. </p><p></p><p>I suspect it also depends on how hypo-aware you are, I hit BGs of 3.6 and 3.7 occasionally and apart from feeling mildly fatigued, can't say I really notice, so I'd be at greater risk if I was on insulin and tried to keep a really low A1c.</p><p></p><p>If you are very sensitive to hypos, you probably have plenty of time (when awake) to grab some candy to reverse a hypo - but I have no experience of this, so take it as no more than a guess!</p><p></p><p>mark</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="markd, post: 219894, member: 13859"] If not on insulin or insulin-forcing drugs I don't think there is a 'too low' since it is extremely unusual to get a dangerous hypo. My A1c drifts between 4.6 (which seems to be the usually stated minimum of 'normal') and 5.2. I'm happiest when I keep it below 5 as that is the range for the majority of non-diabetics and it seems only sensible to minimise the risks of complications. If you are on insulin, sulphonylureas or similar, then the dangers of a hypo would be a major determinant of what your target should be. I suspect it also depends on how hypo-aware you are, I hit BGs of 3.6 and 3.7 occasionally and apart from feeling mildly fatigued, can't say I really notice, so I'd be at greater risk if I was on insulin and tried to keep a really low A1c. If you are very sensitive to hypos, you probably have plenty of time (when awake) to grab some candy to reverse a hypo - but I have no experience of this, so take it as no more than a guess! mark [/QUOTE]
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