A1C Test Results

I just had to share with someone.........ANYONE that will listen....... I got a call from my Endocrynologist last week with my test results. First off, normal numbers are 6.5. Two years preop I tested at 13, insulin dependant diabetic. Two months preop I tested at 11 and two days preop I was down to 9. I am 9 weeks POSTOP and am down to 6.3!!! 6.3! I havent taken any insulin since one week post op (not by doc's advice, but my own stubbornness and not wanting to be diabetic). I wouldnt suggest not taking your insulin, but I am eating healthier and drinking more fluids and exercising every once in a while. Im sure the 38 lbs lost has influenced my numbers also. I just wanted to share........this is the first WOW moment for me since surgery. I wonder if it will ever happen for me............. Thanks for listening! Carrie

Carrie, Congratulations! I believe the A1C results are supposed to be the most accurate, because they measure blood sugar over time, right? Type II Diabetes is very affected by this surgery. How terrific you are getting this benefit! Lori 384/323.5/170

6.3 is an excellent, EXCELLENT reading! Congratulations! Kathy (diabetic and off insulin, as well, but am taking 1/2 of a glucophage daily for now...)

Wow Carrie, that's wonderful! I've been a non-insulin dependent diabetic since 1996 and had gotten good control over my sugar pre-op. However, my sugars have been running high since the day after surgery. I even had to have insulin in the hospital. My surgeon put me back on my Avandia and it has helped a little. My A1C was 7.7 on Friday. I only hope my sugars will continue to go down so I can be "normal." Diane

Congrats. I had the same problem and am so thrilled not to be on insuling and glucophage since I left the hospital. lesa