Good information. I’m T1D since 1962. Lately I’ve been paying more attention to Time In Range rather than A1C. Since A1C is just an average, you can have very highs and very lows and everything in between and you’ll probably have a decent A1C. Time in range is so much more useful as the super highs & lows are not included in the percentage.
I'm Type 2 and since I'm not on insulin, I don't qualify for Medicare to cover a CGM. Medicare would only authorize 1 test strip per day. I had better control before Medicare, testing 5 or 6 times a day. I have opted for a OTC CGM, paying out of pocket. I see that stress causes my blood sugar to spike. Not a major life stress. Something simple as searching for my keys or leaving late for an appointment.
Dexcom Stelo offers a deal of a 3-month supply of CGMs for $84/month by subscription. No obligation/can cancel at any time. One month at a time is $99, so a good savings and worth it.
@shl8826 it is $99 for a one time purchase of 2 biosensors which will last a month. A monthly subscription is $89 per month. A 3 month subscription is $252, which is $84 per month. These are before tax costs. I'm happy they don't charge for shipping. I don't recall them offering the quarterly subscription when I signed up in August. I noticed it around Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
Thank you, this is helpful information. My son who’s in his 40’s found out the hard way. He ended up in ICU. His sugar level was 945. I always thought he was healthy. He’s never had a cold or flu in his entire life. He got Covid 4 weeks ago. After he recovered he remained tired, thirsty, no appetite and frequent urinating. We just thought it was post Covid. Thanks to his doctor his stay was short. Within 24 hrs it was down to 204. He’s now at 128. We were told he was that he didn’t go into diabetic coma.
This video provides strategies to lower A1C, including improving diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep habits. It highlights personal routines, A1C testing methods, and individualized diabetes management tips.
I too tried the Keto diet. When I started my A1c was 6.0, after a month my A1c increased to 6.3. My doctor threatened medicine when I reach 6.4 and my cholesterol increased. So I decided to cut out the fats. No extra fat but I still consume the low glycemic carbs and lean protein. In the past few weeks I started to put a tablespoon of vinegar in water in the am and also in the pm. I also incorporated intermitted fasting. I dont eat from 7:30pm to 10:30 am, for the past three weeks, my blood glucose was 98, 93, 75. During this time my body has been in nutritional ketosis, so yes I am losing pounds. Thanks for sharing and you helped me understand my body even more. Thank you!!
Getting an accurate CGM is a game changer. It helped me go from 10.7 down to 5.6 in three months. The CGM let me know how everything I put into my mouth affected my blood glucose. I can no longer cheat and pretend it won’t hurt that much and that long. A CGM, a low carb diet, and a bit of OCD(obsessing over my numbers) helped me lower my A1C to a non diabetic number. Still need to work on my fasting numbers(around 110-120).
My Fasting blood sugar is now 67. The reading 2 hours after meal in afternoon is 82 now. I brought down my A1C from 6.5 to 5.6 in 2 months by eating a low carb diet.
Great information!! Have been wearing a cgm for a few months now due to a pre-diabetes A1C earlier this year. The results of following many of your recommendations have been very rewarding. Love the energy you bring as well. One thing i don’t think you mentioned that could be important for those that don’t feel like they’re making fast enough progress is that because of the biology/physiology of how our red blood cells mature, you will not see your A1C change as fast as your glucose levels change on a daily basis. Your RBC’s take time to mature, die and become replaced with new. It typically takes 3-4 months for all RBC’s to recycle. Hence the changes made today won’t be fully reflected in your A1C for 3-4 months. So don’t get discouraged if you check your A1C after a month and it’s not where you want it to be.
Thank you so much for this video which consolidates all the relevant info in one easy place and easy to understand. I have been following your videos since I was diagnosed with type 1 a year ago. Your info has helped me understand my diagnosis, which originally left me in shock as I am a fit, healthy, very active 50year old and never dreamed I would be type 1. I have trained and eaten healthily my whole life so it was quite a shocker to say the least. So a very BIG thank you to you!
Excellent video! Thank you. Concerning high fat diets. By switching to the Carnivore/Keto diet I dropped my A1c from 8.0 to 7.0 in 6 mo. I created a spreadsheet that calculates A1c from daily meal tests and averages them over a month. So far it indicates that it has dropped to about 5.6. It should be noted that my daily levels dropped so much I stopped the long acting insulin and Humalog.
@@DiabetesStrong Well maybe you've heard about a love-hate relationship? I don't know how good your memory is...I don't spend as much time here as I did during the quarantine/pandemic. I was diagnosed in 1998 with type 2. Several years ago my new and current Endocrinologist changed my diagnosis to type 1. I don't think I really am a "textbook" type 1 based on my test results but that's where things stand now. He's from Pakistan and I got the feeling he didn't want to discuss the matter any further. That being how is it that the last Endocrinologist kept my diagnosis as type 2 even after I finally got the c-peptide test along with antibodies and GAD65 etc.
@@DiabetesStrong I'm 180 pounds at 59/male. According to the BMI I "should" stay under 160 for my height. My Endocrinologist said my "ideal" weight is 145. He's a skinny guy from Pakistan. My c-peptide was .5 both times it was tested. My antibodies and GAD65 were negative and normal. Base on that I'm really probably a type 2 whose ability to make insulin decreased since diagnosed in 1998 from beta cell burnout versus the autoimmune issue that wipes out insulin making ability entirely for most type 1's. I gi through stages where I try to follow Dr Bernstein because I know he's "right" but like many I find it hard to do 100% permanently. I had gotten down to 150 after learning I had developed retinopathy which scared me. On my last ophthalmologist annual exam they said it appears to be relatively minor and stable and I'm doing everything right currently. I guess once the Endocrinologist changed my diagnosis and helped me get the Medtronic I got sucked back into the idea that I should be able to eat "like a normal person" versus trying to live mostly on protein and vegetables like Dr Bernstein does. I know this is a lot but maybe someone who reads this might benefit from my experience. I only finally got the c-peptide test because I read about it and TOLD the last Endocrinologist that I wanted it to be done. I only Finally got the antibodies and GAD65 because a diabetes nurse educator who is a type ONE diabetic herself told the last endo to order the tests to c if maybe I was one of the people who was misdiagnosed initially as a type 2 when maybe I really was a LADA. I guess during the lousy quarantine I became very irritable and wasn't very nice to some fellow diabetics online. It just upsets me to see so many on social media promoting the "I can eat whatever I want/just like everyone else" but then they complain about the blood sugar Rollercoaster ride it causes. They are the ones who will develop retinopathy eventually most likely. I just feel so strongly that every diabetic can learn from reading Diabetes Solution even if u never follow his plan 100%. He got type 1 at 12 and is now 90 and in better shape than many people half his age. I know I want no part of ever being blind and injections in the eyes isn't appealing either. Fortunately so far they have said there's no need to discuss doing anything currently and I should just keep doing what I'm currently doing because it seems to be working well for me. It's hard finding the right balance though in terms of how strict is good enough. Many seem to think as long as their A1C is under 7 they won't develop complications. Dr Bernstein says that's just plain wrong and diabetics deserve to be told the truth and should be taught how to maintain normal blood sugar because it is possible and that's how u prevent complications long term.
I have been pre diabetic for almost two years but I’ve finally got my a2c to 5.4 on my own no meds yay. Fingers crossed it stays there 🙏. Thanks for your vids to. I just found u and subscribed 😊😊😊
At the time when i was diagnosed A1C was 10, employing fasting , low carb diet and taking 500mg metformin per day, it is now 5.9 . Expecting your advise pertains to medication and what I should do to lower much better than this A1C in the coming months and stop medication
Thank you for a very thorough and helpful video Kristal. I have never used the at home A1C test so I appreciate the info. After 64 years with T1D your words at the end bear constant reminder. It IS a lifelong learning curve and therefore constantly changing. I have worn a pump for 43 years and a Dexcom for 12. I often forget to take a weekly look at my pump and cgm numbers. I will add that to my routine.
You had asked in a short what devices your viewers considered essential. I would say a device which plays your vids. I am type 2, so things are different for me than you. Sorry about your situation. I manage my glucose levels by monitoring the CGM readings. Mostly I am on Metformin. Don't like it, and only take 1/2 the prescribed dosage. Exercise and diet make up for the low dosage. If I travel, I switch to medium insulin, and wear the CGM. I do this because I find managing diet "on the road" to be hard. I only shoot up insulin in the morning. I often shoot slightly more than is necessary and keep a pocket full of candy for when the low warning goes off. Don't really recommend this, but it works for me. I don't smoke, nor drink except the very occasional shot of Ratzeputz. When first diagnosed I dropped from A1c of 10.5 to 4.5 in 3 months. It mostly stays below 5, even though I usually have breakfast that shoots the glucose up near 200. I only worry if it does not come back down. Love your vids!
hi....Three month ago my Dr told I was pre-diabetic. I am a lady who goes to the gym 5 days a week and 4 to 5 days that I go running/or walking 4 to 6 miles. I always ate healthy. I went to a nutritionist and she showed me a diet a bit different than the one I had which it was low in carbs. After 3 months now I had my A1C is 6.6 and it is still high and morning glucose was even higher than before(113)on an empty stomach...I am so frustrated. I do not use sugar and have a low carb diet.......I have to go and see an endocrinologist to find out what is going on......I know I do not sleep well....I also take berberine and apple cider vinegar.................MINDY.
Is it possible you might have sleep apnea? Melatonin (3-5-10 mg) can help fall asleep if that's an issue. Do you eat high amounts of protein? Excess protein has an impact on blood sugar. Or you could try going full keto for a month and see how your a1c and morning glucose react. Keto is basically 20-30 g MAX of NET carbs (carbs minus the grams of fibre basically), moderate protein and high fat, *good* fats like nuts, EVOO, ghee/butter preferably grass-fed, full fat coco milk, MCT oil, fatty meat cuts etc. It shouldn't be too hard to transition and become fat-adapted (running mainly on fat rather than glucose) since you're already doing low carbs. To heklp with blood sugar, incorporate chromium picolinate. Best of success.
Mindy, I’m glad you’re seeing an endocrinologist. They should test your C peptide levels and antibodies. You have to get the right diagnosis so that you can treat it correctly. Whether that’s type 2 (potentially with insulin deficiency), type 1.5, type 1, or one of the other more rare types. I hope you find answers
I am glad you are going to an endocrinologist. I recommend having your thyroid and thyroid antibodies tested as well, thyroid issues can cause insulin resistance
What kind of fats do you eat? Seed oils such as vegetable or canola? Very bad fats because they are over processed. But what do you think of clean fats that are natural to the body such as butter, tallow, and lard?
I am confused, Is A1c just the Glucose Meter Readings in mmol/Lit?? So a glucose reading of less than 6.5mmol/L indicates a Normal A1c which is for Normal Person without Pre Diabetics?
OMG! I can’t believe I watched this long video! But you did have lots of excellent, Great information, so Thank you for all the work that your do to provide very valuable and helpful info on your RUclips channel. Keep the videos coming! 😊
Can you explain in a video the difference between A1c and GMI that are always higher than the real A1c? Libre estimates a1c, dexcom gmi. And the difference is very high. Sims 2 different calculator, but shouldnt be the a1c the only one parameter to looking at? Thank you
I see A1c as the number to go by whereas GMI is more of an estimation. GMI is a projection based on the CGM readings. But most don’t wear them all the time and they can be inaccurate at times. Also, from what I’ve found on Dexcom’s website they base their GMI on a minimum of 12 days of data, I couldn’t find an exact amount of days
@@DiabetesStrong if you want argument for another video. Check online "a1c equivalent glucose chart" and compare with gmi. 2 different formulas. But the a1c equivalent is more realistic and match the real a1c at the lab. Gmi is wrong, thats why also your real a1c was lower than your gmi. Let me know!
You are not prediabetic. HBA1c range of 5.7 - 6.4 is considered prediabetic. High level of morning blood sugar is due to Dawn phenomenon which is not serious. Still, you may check your fasting C - Peptide level to assess whether you are you are developing Insulin Resistance.
I am diabetic type 2 whe i first was diagnosed with it was a 9.8 but i dont understand it because my blood was perfeçt the two month after was a prediabetic a month later was a full blown diabetic i was surprised because people can live with pre-diabetes for along time. I was upset.. but in less than a month i felt better, exercise and changes in my food choices and in 3 months my blood a1c was 4.5 but morning blood glucose 120 i dont understand it
@@DiabetesStrong yes I know, the Dr. tests my a1c every 3 months since I remember, because my mom died from type 2 diabetes and my dad kidney failure. So my blood was perfect. Then I went to the Dr. for some other reason they test my blood and my a1c show up as prediabetic at that time I was going to the gym. 30min walking and weight lifting 1hour 4 to 5 times a week and tried keto using my fitness app . So 2 months after did a another a1c came up as 9.8 so I was upset change my routine three hour walking and intermittent fasting and not doing keto im doing mor veg. and protein for lunch i just and 1/2 cup rice, beans or chickpeas for my second meal and no snacking and brought my a1c to 4.5 in three months but my glucose shows up as 110 120 and taking metformin 2 pills at night.
You are amazing. Love your videos. I see great improvement when I add soaked flax seed powder to my food. My sugar stays in lower levels. I take Okra water too to control my sugar. Please do try and monitor your glucose level closely.
@@lyndaf3827. Buying or growing Okras ..boiling water put okras in the boiling waters for 15 minutes .. let’s it cool down ..eating the okras then drink the water ..that’s my mother do . My brother. 73 years old his A1C 6.1 ..he drinks APPLE cider vinegar 3 teaspoons distilled with water before dinner .HE ALSO took berbarine vitamin1200mg,and cinnamon vitamin 1200mg daily 1 pill since 06-26-2024 then he just went to the clinic for blood test on o8-27-2028 his A1C went down to 6.0 . NOW he told me he will increase take 2 pills berbarin and 2 cinnamons every days until his A1C back to normal…and he also drink apple cider vinegar every day 1 time a day .
Info-dense presentation. Too fast for me. I am T2 … over 40 yrs. Great lab work, weight and daily exercise. My A1C rambles in the ‘6s’ . I have a primary, endocrinologist, cardiologist and ophthalmologist.
4.9 A1c with low carb diet and gym 4 times a week (no keto)... thers no other options. 6 a1c is not a good a1c... people without diabetes dont have 6 a1c. We should all desire a real healthy a1c, under 5.7.
I suspect that it isn’t that a high fat diet made you insulin resistant but rather you are one of us T1Ds who need to bolus for significant fat intake because of our particular metabolism. When I consume significant fat or protein like a nicely marbled steak I bolus as if it is equivalent to 1/3 its weight in carbs.
This target is meant only for diabetic patients on medication and not for diagnosis. This target is kept a bit higher to avoid hypoglycemia which is more harmful than a bit hyperglycemia. HBA1c more than 6.4 is considered diabetic during diagnosis.
A 7% A1C can be a reasonable target for T1D's, as DCCT studies have shown that complications are largely avoided at that level. It is significantly harder for insulin dependent diabetics to achieve a non-diabetic A1C of 5% due to the dangerous hypoglycemia that insulin can produce.
Almonds do not raise blood sugar, ma'am I don't know where you got that but that's not accurate, almonds are very good for you whether your diabetic or not.
My Fasting blood sugar is now 67. The reading 2 hours after meal in afternoon is 82 now. I brought down my A1C from 6.5 to 5.6 in 2 months by eating a low carb diet.
Good information. I’m T1D since 1962. Lately I’ve been paying more attention to Time In Range rather than A1C. Since A1C is just an average, you can have very highs and very lows and everything in between and you’ll probably have a decent A1C. Time in range is so much more useful as the super highs & lows are not included in the percentage.
Thanks, for the above Education on Diabetes.
I'm Type 2 and since I'm not on insulin, I don't qualify for Medicare to cover a CGM. Medicare would only authorize 1 test strip per day. I had better control before Medicare, testing 5 or 6 times a day. I have opted for a OTC CGM, paying out of pocket. I see that stress causes my blood sugar to spike. Not a major life stress. Something simple as searching for my keys or leaving late for an appointment.
Dexcom Stelo offers a deal of a 3-month supply of CGMs for $84/month by subscription. No obligation/can cancel at any time. One month at a time is $99, so a good savings and worth it.
@shl8826 it is $99 for a one time purchase of 2 biosensors which will last a month. A monthly subscription is $89 per month. A 3 month subscription is $252, which is $84 per month. These are before tax costs. I'm happy they don't charge for shipping. I don't recall them offering the quarterly subscription when I signed up in August. I noticed it around Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
I really appreciate knowing I am not alone in having to deal with diabetic problems although our problems are not the same ❤
We’re all in this together 🙂
Thank you, this is helpful information. My son who’s in his 40’s found out the hard way. He ended up in ICU. His sugar level was 945. I always thought he was healthy. He’s never had a cold or flu in his entire life. He got Covid 4 weeks ago. After he recovered he remained tired, thirsty, no appetite and frequent urinating. We just thought it was post Covid. Thanks to his doctor his stay was short. Within 24 hrs it was down to 204. He’s now at 128. We were told he was that he didn’t go into diabetic coma.
Thank you for sharing. I'm so happy to hear that his doctor recognized the symptoms
Sorry about your son's diagnosis. I wonder if he received one of the injections over the past few years.
God bless
Unbelievable he had such a high high number in the 900s.blood must have been dripping syrup. Dangerous
This video provides strategies to lower A1C, including improving diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep habits. It highlights personal routines, A1C testing methods, and individualized diabetes management tips.
I too tried the Keto diet. When I started my A1c was 6.0, after a month my A1c increased to 6.3. My doctor threatened medicine when I reach 6.4 and my cholesterol increased. So I decided to cut out the fats. No extra fat but I still consume the low glycemic carbs and lean protein. In the past few weeks I started to put a tablespoon of vinegar in water in the am and also in the pm. I also incorporated intermitted fasting. I dont eat from 7:30pm to 10:30 am, for the past three weeks, my blood glucose was 98, 93, 75. During this time my body has been in nutritional ketosis, so yes I am losing pounds. Thanks for sharing and you helped me understand my body even more. Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your experience
How is keto ok for some lm lost.. l have pcos insulin resistance
Hi I’m new to taking care of my self. I haven’t watched all your videos but thank you for breaking things down for some one like me.
Getting an accurate CGM is a game changer. It helped me go from 10.7 down to 5.6 in three months. The CGM let me know how everything I put into my mouth affected my blood glucose. I can no longer cheat and pretend it won’t hurt that much and that long. A CGM, a low carb diet, and a bit of OCD(obsessing over my numbers) helped me lower my A1C to a non diabetic number. Still need to work on my fasting numbers(around 110-120).
That is my problem too .. how can we lower fasting blood sugar 🙏🙏
@Marcus-uc4qx congratulations on improving your health...from another OCDer.
My Fasting blood sugar is now 67. The reading 2 hours after meal in afternoon is 82 now. I brought down my A1C from 6.5 to 5.6 in 2 months by eating a low carb diet.
I just got my 1st A1C back since being diagnosed with type 1 back in April. It's 5.7! It was 8.9 at diagnosis!
And what did you do?
Great information!! Have been wearing a cgm for a few months now due to a pre-diabetes A1C earlier this year. The results of following many of your recommendations have been very rewarding. Love the energy you bring as well.
One thing i don’t think you mentioned that could be important for those that don’t feel like they’re making fast enough progress is that because of the biology/physiology of how our red blood cells mature, you will not see your A1C change as fast as your glucose levels change on a daily basis. Your RBC’s take time to mature, die and become replaced with new. It typically takes 3-4 months for all RBC’s to recycle. Hence the changes made today won’t be fully reflected in your A1C for 3-4 months. So don’t get discouraged if you check your A1C after a month and it’s not where you want it to be.
Always good seeing a video by you on the weekend. Makes my day!
Glad to hear it!
Thanks for all the information, especially the home A1c test cost, etc.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video which consolidates all the relevant info in one easy place and easy to understand. I have been following your videos since I was diagnosed with type 1 a year ago. Your info has helped me understand my diagnosis, which originally left me in shock as I am a fit, healthy, very active 50year old and never dreamed I would be type 1. I have trained and eaten healthily my whole life so it was quite a shocker to say the least. So a very BIG thank you to you!
Thank you for that comment. I’m glad my videos have been a helpful part of your journey
Excellent video! Thank you. Concerning high fat diets. By switching to the Carnivore/Keto diet I dropped my A1c from 8.0 to 7.0 in 6 mo. I created a spreadsheet that calculates A1c from daily meal tests and averages them over a month. So far it indicates that it has dropped to about 5.6. It should be noted that my daily levels dropped so much I stopped the long acting insulin and Humalog.
That’s great 👏🏽 Thank you for sharing
My last A1c was 5.3 and I was diagnosed in 1998. I'm on the Medtronic pump with CGM.
@@jackschitt6235 well done. How do you like your Medtronic system?
@@DiabetesStrong Well maybe you've heard about a love-hate relationship? I don't know how good your memory is...I don't spend as much time here as I did during the quarantine/pandemic. I was diagnosed in 1998 with type 2. Several years ago my new and current Endocrinologist changed my diagnosis to type 1. I don't think I really am a "textbook" type 1 based on my test results but that's where things stand now. He's from Pakistan and I got the feeling he didn't want to discuss the matter any further. That being how is it that the last Endocrinologist kept my diagnosis as type 2 even after I finally got the c-peptide test along with antibodies and GAD65 etc.
@@jackschitt6235 love-hate relationship makes sense. I do remember your story
@@DiabetesStrong I'm 180 pounds at 59/male. According to the BMI I "should" stay under 160 for my height. My Endocrinologist said my "ideal" weight is 145. He's a skinny guy from Pakistan. My c-peptide was .5 both times it was tested. My antibodies and GAD65 were negative and normal. Base on that I'm really probably a type 2 whose ability to make insulin decreased since diagnosed in 1998 from beta cell burnout versus the autoimmune issue that wipes out insulin making ability entirely for most type 1's. I gi through stages where I try to follow Dr Bernstein because I know he's "right" but like many I find it hard to do 100% permanently. I had gotten down to 150 after learning I had developed retinopathy which scared me. On my last ophthalmologist annual exam they said it appears to be relatively minor and stable and I'm doing everything right currently. I guess once the Endocrinologist changed my diagnosis and helped me get the Medtronic I got sucked back into the idea that I should be able to eat "like a normal person" versus trying to live mostly on protein and vegetables like Dr Bernstein does. I know this is a lot but maybe someone who reads this might benefit from my experience. I only finally got the c-peptide test because I read about it and TOLD the last Endocrinologist that I wanted it to be done. I only Finally got the antibodies and GAD65 because a diabetes nurse educator who is a type ONE diabetic herself told the last endo to order the tests to c if maybe I was one of the people who was misdiagnosed initially as a type 2 when maybe I really was a LADA. I guess during the lousy quarantine I became very irritable and wasn't very nice to some fellow diabetics online. It just upsets me to see so many on social media promoting the "I can eat whatever I want/just like everyone else" but then they complain about the blood sugar Rollercoaster ride it causes. They are the ones who will develop retinopathy eventually most likely. I just feel so strongly that every diabetic can learn from reading Diabetes Solution even if u never follow his plan 100%. He got type 1 at 12 and is now 90 and in better shape than many people half his age. I know I want no part of ever being blind and injections in the eyes isn't appealing either. Fortunately so far they have said there's no need to discuss doing anything currently and I should just keep doing what I'm currently doing because it seems to be working well for me. It's hard finding the right balance though in terms of how strict is good enough. Many seem to think as long as their A1C is under 7 they won't develop complications. Dr Bernstein says that's just plain wrong and diabetics deserve to be told the truth and should be taught how to maintain normal blood sugar because it is possible and that's how u prevent complications long term.
I'm lost your a type 2 a1c 5.3??
I have been pre diabetic for almost two years but I’ve finally got my a2c to 5.4 on my own no meds yay. Fingers crossed it stays there 🙏. Thanks for your vids to. I just found u and subscribed 😊😊😊
Well done 👏🏽
@ tysm friend.
What did you do
Thank you for this amazing recap!
Glad you enjoyed it!
At the time when i was diagnosed A1C was 10, employing fasting , low carb diet and taking 500mg metformin per day, it is now 5.9 . Expecting your advise pertains to medication and what I should do to lower much better than this A1C in the coming months and stop medication
Thank you for the help.
Thank you for a very thorough and helpful video Kristal. I have never used the at home A1C test so I appreciate the info. After 64 years with T1D your words at the end bear constant reminder. It IS a lifelong learning curve and therefore constantly changing. I have worn a pump for 43 years and a Dexcom for 12. I often forget to take a weekly look at my pump and cgm numbers. I will add that to my routine.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment
First, thanks for the good advice diabetic area. My question is, what we do diabetic type 1, which I'm 8 years old
Could you clarify the question please?
Thank you so much for all of the great info!!
@@leighconnor3244 thank you for watching
🇦🇺I have chronic insomnia and my HbA1c has risen… I am a t2d…
You had asked in a short what devices your viewers considered essential. I would say a device which plays your vids.
I am type 2, so things are different for me than you. Sorry about your situation. I manage my glucose levels by monitoring the CGM readings. Mostly I am on Metformin. Don't like it, and only take 1/2 the prescribed dosage. Exercise and diet make up for the low dosage. If I travel, I switch to medium insulin, and wear the CGM. I do this because I find managing diet "on the road" to be hard. I only shoot up insulin in the morning. I often shoot slightly more than is necessary and keep a pocket full of candy for when the low warning goes off. Don't really recommend this, but it works for me.
I don't smoke, nor drink except the very occasional shot of Ratzeputz.
When first diagnosed I dropped from A1c of 10.5 to 4.5 in 3 months. It mostly stays below 5, even though I usually have breakfast that shoots the glucose up near 200. I only worry if it does not come back down.
Love your vids!
Thank you for sharing
hi....Three month ago my Dr told I was pre-diabetic. I am a lady who goes to the gym 5 days a week and 4 to 5 days that I go running/or walking 4 to 6 miles. I always ate healthy. I went to a nutritionist and she showed me a diet a bit different than the one I had which it was low in carbs. After 3 months now I had my A1C is 6.6 and it is still high and morning glucose was even higher than before(113)on an empty stomach...I am so frustrated. I do not use sugar and have a low carb diet.......I have to go and see an endocrinologist to find out what is going on......I know I do not sleep well....I also take berberine and apple cider vinegar.................MINDY.
Is it possible you might have sleep apnea? Melatonin (3-5-10 mg) can help fall asleep if that's an issue.
Do you eat high amounts of protein? Excess protein has an impact on blood sugar. Or you could try going full keto for a month and see how your a1c and morning glucose react. Keto is basically 20-30 g MAX of NET carbs (carbs minus the grams of fibre basically), moderate protein and high fat, *good* fats like nuts, EVOO, ghee/butter preferably grass-fed, full fat coco milk, MCT oil, fatty meat cuts etc. It shouldn't be too hard to transition and become fat-adapted (running mainly on fat rather than glucose) since you're already doing low carbs.
To heklp with blood sugar, incorporate chromium picolinate.
Best of success.
Mindy, I’m glad you’re seeing an endocrinologist. They should test your C peptide levels and antibodies. You have to get the right diagnosis so that you can treat it correctly. Whether that’s type 2 (potentially with insulin deficiency), type 1.5, type 1, or one of the other more rare types. I hope you find answers
I am glad you are going to an endocrinologist. I recommend having your thyroid and thyroid antibodies tested as well, thyroid issues can cause insulin resistance
Don't forget the DAWN effect in the morning. Search DIABETES DAWN effect and you be less frustrated
I am as to how low carb your nutritionist go? Under 50 grams, 100 grams per day?
I love your channel so much information
So nice of you
What kind of fats do you eat? Seed oils such as vegetable or canola? Very bad fats because they are over processed. But what do you think of clean fats that are natural to the body such as butter, tallow, and lard?
Is rhodiola bad for cortisol spikes??
I am confused, Is A1c just the Glucose Meter Readings in mmol/Lit?? So a glucose reading of less than 6.5mmol/L indicates a Normal A1c which is for Normal Person without Pre Diabetics?
OMG! I can’t believe I watched this long video! But you did have lots of excellent, Great information, so Thank you for all the work that your do to provide very valuable and helpful info on your RUclips channel. Keep the videos coming! 😊
Can you explain in a video the difference between A1c and GMI that are always higher than the real A1c? Libre estimates a1c, dexcom gmi. And the difference is very high. Sims 2 different calculator, but shouldnt be the a1c the only one parameter to looking at? Thank you
I see A1c as the number to go by whereas GMI is more of an estimation.
GMI is a projection based on the CGM readings. But most don’t wear them all the time and they can be inaccurate at times.
Also, from what I’ve found on Dexcom’s website they base their GMI on a minimum of 12 days of data, I couldn’t find an exact amount of days
@@DiabetesStrong sorry... what i mean is that with the same 98 blood sugar average in 90 days my libre app estimate an a1c of 5, when the gmi is 5.7
@@diegomariatamburini7208 hm, that must be due to using different datasets. But that does seem like an odd way of presenting the information
@@DiabetesStrong if you want argument for another video. Check online "a1c equivalent glucose chart" and compare with gmi. 2 different formulas. But the a1c equivalent is more realistic and match the real a1c at the lab. Gmi is wrong, thats why also your real a1c was lower than your gmi. Let me know!
Good video.. a little long 😮
My A1c is 4.5 but my FBS is 119. Am i a prediabetic person? Please reply. Thanks from the Philippines
You are not prediabetic. HBA1c range of 5.7 - 6.4 is considered prediabetic. High level of morning blood sugar is due to Dawn phenomenon which is not serious. Still, you may check your fasting C - Peptide level to assess whether you are you are developing Insulin Resistance.
Thumbs up for giving the high fat diet a thumbs down.
I am diabetic type 2 whe i first was diagnosed with it was a 9.8 but i dont understand it because my blood was perfeçt the two month after was a prediabetic a month later was a full blown diabetic i was surprised because people can live with pre-diabetes for along time. I was upset.. but in less than a month i felt better, exercise and changes in my food choices and in 3 months my blood a1c was 4.5 but morning blood glucose 120 i dont understand it
Since A1c is an average it reflects both your high and low blood sugars. When you do a finger stick you only see a here and now picture
@@DiabetesStrong yes I know, the Dr. tests my a1c every 3 months since I remember, because my mom died from type 2 diabetes and my dad kidney failure. So my blood was perfect. Then I went to the Dr. for some other reason they test my blood and my a1c show up as prediabetic at that time I was going to the gym. 30min walking and weight lifting 1hour 4 to 5 times a week and tried keto using my fitness app . So 2 months after did a another a1c came up as 9.8 so I was upset change my routine three hour walking and intermittent fasting and not doing keto im doing mor veg. and protein for lunch i just and 1/2 cup rice, beans or chickpeas for my second meal and no snacking and brought my a1c to 4.5 in three months but my glucose shows up as 110 120 and taking metformin 2 pills at night.
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You are amazing. Love your videos. I see great improvement when I add soaked flax seed powder to my food. My sugar stays in lower levels. I take Okra water too to control my sugar. Please do try and monitor your glucose level closely.
Okra water? Can you explain how you make that?
@@lyndaf3827. Buying or growing Okras ..boiling water put okras in the boiling waters for 15 minutes .. let’s it cool down ..eating the okras then drink the water ..that’s my mother do .
My brother. 73 years old his A1C 6.1 ..he drinks APPLE cider vinegar 3 teaspoons distilled with water before dinner .HE ALSO took berbarine vitamin1200mg,and cinnamon vitamin 1200mg daily 1 pill since 06-26-2024 then he just went to the clinic for blood test on o8-27-2028 his A1C went down to 6.0 . NOW he told me he will increase take 2 pills berbarin and 2 cinnamons every days until his A1C back to normal…and he also drink apple cider vinegar every day 1 time a day .
Info-dense presentation. Too fast for me. I am T2 … over 40 yrs. Great lab work, weight and daily exercise. My A1C rambles in the ‘6s’ . I have a primary, endocrinologist, cardiologist and ophthalmologist.
My HB A1 C 6.9 correct
What can I eat at night?
That’s a great question. I will go into a bit more detail about evening snacking in my next video. I plan on having that video live next weekend
5.5 a1c is the best l ever heard go lower to 5
My experience with fat is the same as you described. Would you be willing to tell me how many grams of fat per day that worked for you?
My diet isn't strict so I don't stick to a certain amount. My guess is that if we include all sources I eat 50-70 grams daily.
4.9 A1c with low carb diet and gym 4 times a week (no keto)... thers no other options. 6 a1c is not a good a1c... people without diabetes dont have 6 a1c. We should all desire a real healthy a1c, under 5.7.
I suspect that it isn’t that a high fat diet made you insulin resistant but rather you are one of us T1Ds who need to bolus for significant fat intake because of our particular metabolism. When I consume significant fat or protein like a nicely marbled steak I bolus as if it is equivalent to 1/3 its weight in carbs.
Anyone have hairloss and shedding??
I am unable to find the correct app to freestyle 3
You need to download the Freestyle Libre 3 app. If in doubt, go to their website, they list the links to the Android and iOS apps
I have difficulty with getting good quality sleep. Can I take sleeping tabs?
Sleep medication should be fine for most people but I’d recommend you discuss it with your doctor first
I eat strawberry at night to keep my diabetes Lower in the morning
An A1c of 7.0 is squarely in the diabetic range! I don't know how a recommendation of 7.0 or below could be a reasonable target. It's way too high.
This target is meant only for diabetic patients on medication and not for diagnosis. This target is kept a bit higher to avoid hypoglycemia which is more harmful than a bit hyperglycemia. HBA1c more than 6.4 is considered diabetic during diagnosis.
That’s a great explanation of the 7% A1c target. I’d add that it should be tailored to the person in collaboration with one’s medical team
A 7% A1C can be a reasonable target for T1D's, as DCCT studies have shown that complications are largely avoided at that level. It is significantly harder for insulin dependent diabetics to achieve a non-diabetic A1C of 5% due to the dangerous hypoglycemia that insulin can produce.
I have just found out that the inhaler for asthma can affect my a1c putting my measurements by two points
Madam my age 60 years my HB A1 C 6.9 without any medicine please give me reply I am healthy yes and no
Your A1c target should be set by you and your medical team
By the scale provided by online medical teams, an A1c over 6.5 is diabetic
Why dealing with simple things simply when we can complicate them just for stupid fun ?
The very second you said Dr. I new it was time to exit this video
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Almonds do not raise blood sugar, ma'am I don't know where you got that but that's not accurate, almonds are very good for you whether your diabetic or not.
We are not all the same. Which is why I don’t say it will happen to me beyond. But they raise my blood sugar.
There’s only one way. Carnivore lifestyle go carnivore
You speak too fast!
You can adjust your video playback speed to make it slower (or faster) in the video settings.
She explained how to adjust the speed at the start of the video.
learned nothing but her problem
If you can't say anything nice, don"t say anything at all. Your personality is showing. What is your video called?
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My Fasting blood sugar is now 67. The reading 2 hours after meal in afternoon is 82 now. I brought down my A1C from 6.5 to 5.6 in 2 months by eating a low carb diet.