Question 1

What is the target A1c level for people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

The goal for most adults with diabetes is an A1C that is less than 7%. If your A1C level is between 5.7 and less than 6.5%, your levels have been in the prediabetes range.

Question 2

What happens if you have a low AIC but you are not diabetic?

Accepted Answer

Low HbA1c may not reflect metabolic control among individuals without diabetes but may be reflecting other biological factors, such as red blood cell markers, inflammation, or decreased liver function

Question 3

Is Blood sugar level 33 the lowest reading possible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it is dangerous.

Question 4

Is my PP blood sugar reading of 195 good enough?

Accepted Answer

No, you are recommended to consult with a doctor to know why there is a spike in PP blood sugar levels.

Question 5

How do different types of sugar affect blood sugar levels?

Accepted Answer

Sugars added to foods have no different effect on blood glucose from those of sugars alone. The natural sugars in fruit and fruit juices raise blood glucose approximately as much as sucrose and less than do most refined starchy carbohydrate foods. The optimum amount of sugars in the diet is not known.

Question 6

How does an excess of cardamom affect haemoglobin?

Accepted Answer

It usually has inhibitory effects on hemoglobin glycation.

Question 7

What is the simplest way to manage diabetes?

Accepted Answer

The simplest way to manage diabetes is to stay hydrated, exercise 5 days a week, cut down on foods that are high in sugar, and take an HBA1C test every 3 months to know how your body is responding to exercise and medicines.

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