What a relief!!! A1c

[Dawn]

I had an A1c about 3 weeks ago which was 6.9 (up from 5.4) and I was highly disturbed about this. I tested like crazy for a week and still could not figure out why it went up. It did not make sense to me. So, I went back earlier this week for a retest (the 6.9 was a finger stick which I figured made a difference - the second test was blood taken from my arm) and the results are in.....5.2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I started crying I was so happy. I didn't realize how much stress I was holding from that 6.9 test. Yippeeeee!!!! :elefant:

[MJB]

Great A1c! :D Glad you found relief.

[barko]

EXCELLENT!!!
That is very happy news after the first reading :D

[shockme]

YAAAAAY!!!!!! way to go dawn! :party: trish

[Dan Gato]

Dawn, excellent !

Don't believe A1C's when they're too high,..:)

[tanyatype1]

Wow! That's crazy good!

[RobiJo]

I find it interesting that there was such a difference... I'd expect a bit a a variance maybe 2 or 3 tenths, but yours was a large difference. I've never had a finger A1c and your story doesn't make want one.

[Dawn]

I agree....I wouldn't think there would be that much variance...my doctor apparently didn't think there would be either since I had to push and insist that she give me an order for lab work. I just -knew- that the 6.9 was not accurate based on my daily readings. I'm just so relieved!!!!

[Julielouise]

Good thing you requested a new test. Great work Dawn. I am waiting for my AC1 result right now. My lab sends them e-mail. I hope I do as well as you.
Hugs-Julie

[Funnygrl]

Great news! :) Congrats.

[mg_2204]

5.2 - don't you just love those numbers? :) :) :)

[cheryl]

Good job, I am glad the other results were wrong, would make me cry if I had a low a1c of 5.4 and then 6.9.....I am glad you wrote this, I will never let a dr give me a finger test if they ever request it to me...

Thanks for sharing....

Cheryl

[princesslinda]

Yay Dawn! Congrats on the excellent #'s. Glad you pushed for another test!