HbA1c Test and What HbA1c Normal Range Means

[@drekberg]

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[@danielbonje5714]

Why grass feed animal products elevate bad cholesterol?

[@chrisbirch4066]

What are the rite things? High fiber no sugar no oats? No oatmeal?I'm trying no sugar yes to chicken and beef

[@chrisbirch4066]

Im also eating okra and insulin plant I'm type 2

[@berlindamaesestoso1084]

Help my HBA1C 10.6 HELP

[@Hypnotic6]

Hello Dr. you are one of the best i watch everything you stream in the channel but im not from US and here the thing may be have some difference i have kept a test long ago before wach the video and now im trying to read it its for almost full blood picture i thing and im not shure im did the right test - there is something called Hgb ( hemoglobin ) - 165g/L and Triple profile - Glucose 5.40 mmol/l 2nd 6.40 mmol/l 3rt 5.50 mmol/l and Uric acid 213.00 umol/l and bunch of others things can you give me some clarifying if im not make it difficult :)

[@ropositive52]

My A1C last February was 11, I was immediately put on Metformin and Statins and my doctor said I have type 2 DM. I did Low Carb diet + One Meal A Day and in 5 months, my A1C is 4.5, I also lost 40 pounds with barely any exercise. My triglycerides / uric acid / SPGT are all back to normal too.

[@bigmoose143]

Wow! Very impressive

[@jamesbrown99991]

Well done taking the effort to do something about it! People I know just give up and say it's "too late" or "too hard" and are going to die from it.

[@jacobusdegroot7557]

Working with your Doctor get off the meds ASAP if you can. Doing low carb and adding some exercise should manage your blood sugars in a positive way without the side effects especially the statins.

[@bigmoose143]

@@jacobusdegroot7557 My doc says statins are absolutely safe. Sounds like you have a diff point of view?

[@rinohunter6190]

@@bigmoose143 your doc gets a monthly commission for your statin use

[@dee9692]

After following your advice for about 3.5 months (very low carbs, high protein, relatively high natural fats, intermittent fasting increasing to 15 hours per day), I've just received my HbA1c and Glucose results as follows: HbA1c (IFCC) 29 mmol/mol or INGSP of 4.8, let's say, in your speak, 86.5 mg/dl Glucose (Random) 4.9 mmol/L or, again, 88.2 mg/dl Early last year, I was diagnosed with my first attack of gout, and just about the most pain I'd ever want to experience in my life, after reaching high uric acid levels and more than enough evidence of increasing amounts of both subcutaneous and visceral fat. I think your followers will know what drives uric acid and adipose tissue deposits to those levels but, just to confirm, soft drinks sweetened with fructose and other sugary and starchy foods. Clearly, with the hindsight of the meaning of metabolic disease, these changes were the result of my poor diet and physiological stress while caring for an aged family member over a number of years. I had a BMI of 28.5, heading in the wrong direction. Today I weighed in at 85.5kg, almost 10kg less than 4 months ago, and my BMI is approaching 25 (top of the ideal range). The loss of just 2kg more will see me at my ideal weight. My lower abdomen has now taken on a much greater definition and I look pretty ok in the mirror at 73. You, and a couple of others like you, have my eternal gratitude for providing both the intellectual and practical means to reverse these conditions and allow ourselves to live more humanistic lives. Nothing could ever compensate you for your heroic generosity and kindness, let alone your invaluable knowledge and insights. Well done, Doc.

[@leecoulman3421]

My A1C measured 13.9 on 8-31-2021. I was prescribed Metformin. Then I started watching your videos. I told my doctor and diabetes nurse that my plan was to stop taking the metformin and radically change my diet. I stopped the metformin after 3 weeks and switched to a low/no carb. diet. Yesterday's A1C measured 5.9. All without medication. I know I'm not done, and I will continue the low/no carb diet the rest of my life, but I wanted to thank you for changing my life.

[@juriegildenhuys4336]

Mine jumped from a 5.7 to a 9.4 I must say that I have flue and using a coughing syrup - jus wonder if this was the cause

[@abhijitbaner]

Diabetes is a condition where glucose metabolism is impaired; neither blood glucose nor a1c are good tests; the only test to show whether glucose metabolism works is a fasting followed by a post-prandial test. By eating low carb food, you are accepting you are a diabetic & simply avoiding glucose metabolism altogether

[@Jess1234]

@@abhijitbanero wow

[@jameshunt7884]

What did u eat to reverse type 2 thanks

[@michaeldelyjah5696]

@@abhijitbaner WOW!!! I've never seen someone so confident in their wrongness.

[@joycesewald1788]

I had my A1c Test end of July and was shocked to hear it was 8.8. I am not too over weight however, I could lose 25lbs. It is end of August and I have lost 10lbs and my daily blood sugar levels have fallen to 110-118. I watch your videos every day to educate me and to motivate me to continue fighting for my good health. I am on a low carb high protein diet and have stop eating starches from rice, pasta, bread and potatoes. Thank you doctor, your videos are inspiring, motivating and educating to me and in my opinion, saving my life!!! Btw, I am 63 years old and feel better and healthier than ever!!!

[@joycesewald1788]

@@mananthakrishnan I must admit that after 8 months of controlling my blood sugar, I do eat rice but, once a week and only 1/2 cup. I always say to myself that my heart, legs and grandchildren are more important than eating all that starchy foods. It hard but, you need to have discipline!!

[@yellowiris123]

How is your A1C now??? Has it improved since staying on Keto?

[@RavuSKila]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@blahblah6725]

I cannot eat rice or any other starchy foods. I find it easier in terms of will power to just never eat the starch, rather than to eat just a little bit. Some people are able to control themselves as they permit themselves small amount of carbohydrates occasionally. I cannot endorse that choice, but I recognize some people are able to manage it. What I have heard from influencers such as Doctor Ken Berry, is that keto with some small occasional carbs does work and for most people is a more attainable pathway to good health. However, they also say that after one or two years, many people on ketogenic diet with some occasional carbohydrates, start to have problems maintaining their discipline. Maybe you will be ok, but if you find yourself slipping, you might at that stage reconsider whether you can continue to eat rice. I wish you good health and the best of success.

[@SuperSaltydog77]

So many doctors today work for HMO's or other medical companies. They are forced to see 2x the number of patients normally. They don't have the time during your visit to tell your all of this. But Dr. Ekberg to the rescue. I have learned more in one of your videos than in all of my dr. visits. I am not diabetic and now I have the tools and skills to stay that way. Thanks Dr. Ekberg.

[@SSAWMYAKUMARNAIR]

Doctor I am from India and i belong to the State of Kerala which has a health system which is good. However I have never come across any doctor who talks so detailed. Despite my wife being a nurse even she doesn't know these details. Thank you so much for your contributions.

[@mohdmattubhr5486]

അപ്പൊ മലയാളി കൾ കാണുന്നുണ്ട് അല്ലേ നാട്ടിൽ ഒരു ഡോക്ടർ അടുത്ത് പോയാൽ അവർക്ക് നമ്മുടെ ഹിസ്റ്ററി കേൾക്കാൻ സമയം ഇല്ല മുമ്പ് എന്താ കഴിച്ചിരുന്നത് എന്ന് ചോദിക്കില്ല.. നേരെ നീട്ടി അങ്ങ് എഴുതി മരുന്ന്. ഞാൻ ഇത് കണ്ട് തുടങ്ങി എന്റെ a1c5.8ആയി അപ്പോൾ മുതൽ ഇയാള് വീഡിയോ കണ്ട് അത് പോലെ ചെയ്യുന്ന ഇപ്പോൾ 3 മാസം ആയി ചെക്ക് ചെയ്താൽ നോർമൽ ആയിട്ടുണ്ടാവും ♥️

[@mansabdski1067]

There is NO good health system in India

[@triciawilliamson2081]

Clearest, most thorough explanations on the web. Thank you Dr. Ekberg.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Tricia Williamson. I appreciate your feedback.

[@renpilak6048]

Agreed!! Thank you, Dr. Ekberg! I was at 5.8 before Keto, then my doctor, yes, my family physician M.D., suggested keto two years ago (I feel fortunate than most patients whose doctors are still dismissive of keto). My A1C went down to 4.8 within three months and I’ve stayed below 5.3 ever since! I’ve also lost 60 and counting!

[@cherylbroadenax1006]

@@renpilak6048 so glad to see your post. My a1c is 5.8. I am on keto and doing intermittent fasting now. When I saw your new a1c of 4.8 when u went back on your ck up, I went so it is possible to bring it that low in approx 3 mos. My goal is 4.8 no higher than 5.1. Thanks for sharing. I discovered I was snacking too much also. Not good to keep raising my blood sugar so much. Been watching a lot of you tubes by dr Berg and a clip called beat diabetics. I do not want to destroy my kidneys. Liver. Heart. Cause high blood pressure. Damage my nerves or brain. Or worse develop cancer.

[@timbale8002]

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[@petermadany2779]

@@drekberg modifying a Mediterranean diet to be LCHF or keto is easy and very beneficial. However, do you have any recommendations for modifying a Chinese diet to be LCHF or keto?

[@cjcj6945]

I learn something every single time I watch Dr.Ekbergs presentations. You are a natural born teacher! Thank you again for your teachings. ⚕

[@Dasflower]

Hello health champion..you have truly changed my life. I am so grateful that I watched and learned from all of your videos. My husband had an A1C of 6.7 and Dr's wanted him on meds. He gave us 3 months to bring it down. So I went to work. I stopped all sugar, grains, and starches. We ate real food not processed and ate healthy fats. I learned from you that the blood cells take 3 months to regenerate. We pricked 3 times a day to monitor everything. We rechecked the A1C after 4 months which was exciting. It was 4.6. So so thankful to you. Now I,m working on my cholesterol. Do you have more videos on that. I just found a few. Thank you so much Sir !

[@shadmo8629]

What a shame this knowledge was unknown until recent years. As a nurse in the 80's i looked after so many diabetic lower leg amputees. Usually amputation was the final result after years and years of lower leg ulcers and gangrenous sores. So much unnecessary pain and suffering. It was considered as the natural progression of the disease at the time. Thanks for sharing this valuable knowledge Dr Ekberg. I've watched many of your videos and admire your scientific accuracy and ability to teach often complicated topics in a clear and straightforward manner.

[@marianne1959]

Because of your excellent videos I have been working on reversing my T2D and just had my A1c after 4 months of zero sugar and zero processed food. OMAD. Down to 5.6 and will continue. Used to dread the lab tests, but look forward to my next one in 3 months😍. At age 62 I feel 20 yrs younger!! Thank you Dr. !!

[@daisyona7083]

Hi maria ash... We are same age.. Can you share your diet to me i started low carb but i lost too much weight and muscle mass. Kindly help me please

[@marianne1959]

@@daisyona7083 just now saw your question. I've lost 61 lbs and have now moved to eating ketovore. Mostly meat, high fat and a few veggies to keep vmcatbs under 10grams per day. I started keto but found my blood sugar did not come down with all the keto substitutes like almond flour, erithrotol, etc. I used my glucometer to tell me what was good and what wasn't. Absolutely ZERO fruit and very small portions of asparagus, broccoli ,etc. They have carbs!! I eat OMAD only and am never hungry. When I started , just did Intermittent fasting...cutting my eating window back to 6 hours, then 4 hours and now at 2 hours. So essentially I fast 22-23 hrs a day. I will never go back! Once the carbs are very low, the fat high (I live for bitter, bacon fat and hwc) and meat , I never felt hungry and not ever tempted by the foods I use to eat a lot of....pasta, breads, sweets etc.

[@5000BC]

I had my HbA1c tested in early March 21 and it was 42mmol or 6%, prediabetes according to my Doctor and I also have IR. I cut carbs immediately and now (end of Apr) my reading is 31mmol or 5%. I am now intermittent fasting, min 18 Hrs a day with 2 x days 24 hours. I lost 8 Kilos since March and just over 3 inches from my gut. My goal is weight loss of 12 Kilos, I have just gone into ketosis after struggling to control carbs from were you don' really expect them, i.e. Tomatoes/Beets. Your videos have helped me to understand what's happening, my doctor recommended drugs. Many thanks for your informative vlogs.

[@Knowledge-b6o]

That’s not possible. You didn’t go from 6 to 5 in one month.

[@gratiaelias4195]

Thank you so much, Doc. You helped my husband a lot through your videos, he is suffering from gout athritis, hypertension and fatty liver since he was 28, when he watched your video 5 years ago and applied what you said. Now, he is not suffering from gout anymore, lose 10kgs and have a normal bp now. He is 49 now and better than before his younger years. He shared your video to me and applying what you are teaching as i was diagnosed with toxic goiter 2 months ago, i feel a lot better now since i cut the junk foods, eat less carbs, and cut the preservative foods. Thank you for so much for helping us and for continuously educating us to be a health champion! More power to you and your channel!

[@jonathandavies3288]

Dr Ekberg, thank you so much for your explanation of HBA1C. I am type 2 diabetic and have recently started to follow a sensible keto diet. I want you to know that you, along with my other "gurus", Dr Jason Fung and Dr Annette Bosworth, are literally lifesavers. Any unhealthy or diabetic person following your advice is almost bound to improve both the quality and longevity of their life. Personally, in 2 months, I have lost 28 pounds, feel healthier, stronger and mentally more alert than at any time in the last 20 years. My goal is to completely reverse my type 2 in 6 months, and my markers all point in the right direction. 3 months ago my HBA1C was 9.4. I just been retested and I will have my result next week. That's why this video was so helpful!

[@olderthandadirt]

Thanks for mentioning some other gurus I will check out Dr Bosworth, I am learning a lot from KenDBerryMD.

[@luvfunstuff2]

You can also do this test yourself & get results in 5 minutes. Walgreens have accurate tests. A box of 2 tests is $40.

[@drekberg]

Good for you. I will make a few more videos on A1c. Let me know the results. The great thing about KZbin is you can learn a lot from a wide range of people. If you know the principles of physiology then you won't fall for the misinformation out there. That is why I made this channel.

[@jonathandavies3288]

@@drekberg Hey Dr Ekberg. Got my latest A1C result. Gone from 9.4 3 months ago to 7.3 today. I'm off all meds, no longer run the risk of being prescribed insulin and I'm hoping that in another 3 months my A1C will be below 6. And it's all because of you good people who have educated me about what diabetes is, and how to successfully treat it. Oh and my blood pressure has virtually normalised (135/77)

[@drekberg]

@@jonathandavies3288 That is fantastic. Keep at it and keep me posted.

[@ednaab5887]

Been diabetic for almost 10 yrs but it's only thru this video that I began to understand what HBA1c is all about. Very clear presentation.

[@rindys7942]

2 years ago my A1C was 6.0. It probably went up a little since then. I was afraid to check. I've been doing keto for 3 months. Today my A1C was 5.0! I've lost over 20 pounds, and as a bonus, I have optimal blood pressures (below 120/80) which I haven't seen since my 20s. I am now 48. Where has this diet information been all my life!?

[@drekberg]

Thank you Rindy S for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. Keep it up! The good thing is it is never too late to get healthier. I love hearing stories like this.

[@suemoshier5475]

You just encouraged me. Thank you

[@andresancira1236]

do you take meds?

[@jameskantor0459]

Rindy S what was your blood pressure before if I may ask, and what it is now. Thank you. A1c 5.0% is great. Mine is 5.4% down from 7.4% a year ago. I am on Metformin ER are you taking any medication?

[@suniljain7698]

@@drekberg 1month ago I chaked my blood sugar.it was 6.8..and normly my BP shows 140/90..my age is48 but I hv done gd job I wake up regularly 4:30 to5:00 and doing yoga and running.scince 25days I'm not taking sugar oil free food now my fasting test stands daily under 120 after breakfast it's averaging 100 after lunch 150....can I will able to reverce.?

[@XRinger]

I was pre-Type2 for about ten years. Then started really watching what I ate in January (Keto) 2017. The average Fasting glucose level in my last five panels ( 117,109,108,112,102 about every six months) is 109.6 indicating my A1c is about 5.4ish. I'm 73 years old with RA & Gout (that seems to have stopped progressing). Now, I'm going to shoot for an A1c of < 5.0 because I watched this video! Even if it only gives me another 15 or 25 years of life, I'll be happy watching my 2 year grandson go off to college. ;)

[@drekberg]

You're doing pretty well, but there is always room for improvement. With RA though, you could have toxicity and specific food intolerance which would be even more important to address than your (probably very mild) IR.

[@XRinger]

@@drekberg I know that going full carnivore might remove any RA reaction from the non-meat food I'm eating (pecans, walnuts, cruciferous vegetables, cheese, coffee etc). But I'm not sure that my RA soreness and pain symptoms would diminish. How would I know if found the intolerable food? Right now, the RA pain in my feet is less, because I'm down from 200 to 170 pounds (6' tall), and holding..

[@kaleidoscopicmind5]

Thank you so much for this. Was diagnosed with diabetes last year at 30 years old. Was out on metformin and wasn’t asked to change anything about my lifestyle. Given zero guidance. I brought my a1c from 8.9 to 5.5 in six months. I was excited to see 5.5 was “normal” until I dug deeper and realized it’s not. I don’t understand why blood sugar levels and a1c targets are higher for someone with diabetes. That’s the whole reason we have diabetes! Keto has been my answer. Keto and exercise. And trusting the universe that I will be able to heal myself

[@drekberg]

Thank you kaleidoscopicmind5. WE have a disease care system. That's why they wait until there is full blown disease before acting. Health care is making sure we never get out of balance.

[@zs7770]

As someone who doesn't have access to good in person healthcare your videos have been a lifesaver. Thank you for making sense of complex health issues.

[@DonyaLane]

Between Dr. Sten Ekberg, Dr. Jason Fung and Dr. William Davis, the whole world could be saved!

[@DrManonHolisticDoc]

As a Holistic Practitioner myself, working with women in Midlife, I was searching for a better explanation of A1C results and it is impossible to find. My patient's result was 5.3 and I expected sugar handling issues, but everything said this was normal, now I know it's not in disease range, but is in DIS-EASE. Your explanation makes far more sense than what I found anywhere else, including ChatGPT - LOL, Thanks you so much! 😊❤

[@jamesmuldowney5500]

Very few professionals can translate their expertise into pellucid clarity and deliver their messages in a manner that is easily digestible by a non expert audience. This is an excellent explanation and it should be circulated to many doctors who treat diabetes and adopt a simplistic approach that is much at variance with the incisive analysis set out in the video. Thank you Doctor.

[@anamariaguadayol2335]

Love your use of the word, pellucid 😊

[@mettamorph4523]

@@anamariaguadayol2335 me too. I had to look it up. perfect word.

[@mysorepak2632]

Exactly

[@CFNUN]

Glad to hear you say it takes a while, I have been trying keto for about 6 or 7 weeks now and was disappointed it was'nt going down very much... started 12.8, now 8.7 so going the right way...

[@pat4005]

That’s great! It looks like you got it down quite a bit! I think you’ll get it to the level you want in probably a little less than the 6-7 weeks it took you to reach your current milestone.

[@davehorton1486]

This is the Best video about how to lower A1C than anyone one video I`ve seen. Great information, thank You. I know what to do Now, to improve.

[@juvee399]

Lab test result July 6 glucose was 14.52 I took metform and glubitor and switch to zero carbs. In 3 weeks falls on 5.0. Discipline was the key.

[@Knowledge-b6o]

That is not true! You could never go from 14 to 5 in that short of time. Don’t lie to yourself!

[@tjkasgl]

A1C is 4.7 thanks to Keto and IF. Now my job is to maintain that and focus on lowering blood pressure. Thank you for your help!

[@drekberg]

Thank you tjkasgl. I have three videos on blood pressure. Here's the first one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH_FaaqgaN1ml80

[@terriewiese6524]

We use sea salt. My husband has high blood pressure.

[@rodneybooth4069]

After watching this again I think it's one of the best videos explaining A1C. WTG!

[@brentlords3959]

I have been type 2 diabetic for years and have read materials and chechk videos on it. Your material has been extremely helpful, much better than what my doctors have given me, thanks so very much.

[@elainehutson595]

Thank you for all your hard work. I watched your videos and have been encouraging my husband to eat high fat, low carb and low protein. He was a 9.5 A1c in July 2022 he now has an A1C of 6.7. He even cheated. So, I know we still have a way to go, but this number is much better.

[@lindafox3619]

That's great ! Please do moderate protein...

[@aladdinmarket6248]

Dr. Ekberg, Thank you for all your hard work in making these videos. You are saving lives. I was diagnosed with Type 2 few years ago with A1C OF 14. medication was not helping, I found your videos and started following your recomendations and three months later I have an A1C of 6.1. Thank you.

[@irey1978]

Had my first A1c test 9 months ago and it was 5.6, was told "your fine it's not diabetic". Looked at a chart found 5.7 was pre diabetes. Watched your videos changed my diet to keto/ low carb and now my A1C is 5.4. Better yes but still need to get down to 5.1. Thank you for your videos they truly help people live better lives.

[@asarcadyn2414]

What is your HbA1c now? Closer to 5.0 I hope?

[@emh8861]

So annoying, they just wait till you’re diabetic then give you drugs . 😡

[@irey1978]

@@emh8861 after struggling for 9 months to get my A1c down two things I learned, 1. It's easier to get a lower score the higher your score is, 2. To get low 5's from high 5's means eating right, fasting, and exercise. T2d I'm my opinion is really caused by a bad diet and no medication can fix a bad diet. Doctors should give advise to heal then compound the issue with more meds.

[@stevewexler]

I got exactly the same before and after numbers! Only difference is that it took me two years to get there despite being very disciplined. Mind you I’m 67, so maybe a lot older?

[@YD-uq5fi]

@@irey1978 As long as you stay 5.2-5.3 long term, you are fine. Lower is better, but as long as you aren't rising from that level, you are ok.

[@victoriapowell1118]

My A1C is now 5.7 from 6.7, my doctor was impressed, thank you Dr. Eckberg!

[@thomaswalz3515]

I'm dealing right now. Fasted blood sugar, 99. I am having diabetic symptoms in my feet. My doc said, "you're normal." My feet disagree. By the time of the physical, I was weening myself off of carbs, starch, and sugar. In March I started pure Ketovore, have been sticking to the plan. Already getting results. The neuroma in my foot is getting quieter. My nighttime fire feet are turning down the heat. There's nothing like positive results to provide inspiration... I'm dropping weight too. Looking forward to getting my athletic body back.

[@rabbit4111]

Yet another clear and brilliant guide to controlling our bloods. Thank you for your efforts.

[@johnpalmer9933]

Your a God send Dr Ekberg, I’m so angry with my primary care physician and as someone who has had open heart surgery my cardiologist. Drugs drugs drugs that’s all I get. Don’t fix the problem ! The information I received after my surgery was not even close to being up to date. With your amazing information I’m taking control of my healthcare. I’m going to live longer than both these “quacks”

[@Chris.Davies]

I'm a recently diagnosed, but unmedicated diabetic. I've been testing my morning glucose for a week now. I don't want any medication for a problem diet can resolve, and your videos have taught me a very great deal, but I still have a lot to learn about my body, and how it reacts to my food. I've cut all the crappy empty carbs I used to eat, but it is taking me a while to understand how much fat I need to put into myself to replace the energy which used to be provided by sugar/carbs. I've cut out all processed foods containing seed oils. I'm 3kg down from my 100kg diagnosed weight, which is a good start, and my glucose is hovering around the 7.2 mark. I understand it may take some time for my poor pancreas to recover and for my poor cells to slowly become less insulin resistant. Thanks for the video!

[@bbsaid218]

I was 100kg, BMI of 30 and about the same glucose levels. Regular Prolonged fasting (3 days once a month, and a 24-36 hours once a week) is what I needed to kickstart my insulin resistance reversal process. It has taken about 12 months, I’m now 75kg and have levels of 5.2 and still dropping. Eggs are really good at lowering glucose levels. I eat a scrambled egg a couple of times a day. When I do my glucose levels go down to 4.6 and stays there for a few hours. I monitored my glucose levels after each type of foods and have had to cut out things like tomatoes and bell peppers, which spike my glucose levels as much as a mars bar.

[@SOUTHEASTLA562]

I Brought my A1C down from 16.1 to 6.4 in 4 months 💪😷

[@emmanuelking9988]

Congrats...can you please share how you did it? Thanks.

[@vatsayana2004]

@@emmanuelking9988 I think just by typing. Practically it is not possible 😀

[@20-NYC]

@@vatsayana2004 why do u say not possible

[@vatsayana2004]

@@20-NYC Even if one goes on Keto diet, I don't think it will come down from 16.1 to 6.4, 16.1 to 12 or 10 may be possible but not 6.4.

[@20-NYC]

@@vatsayana2004 thanks! Do you think it’s possible to go from 9.2 to 4.5/4.8?

[@judithbiller3732]

A1c down to 5.9 yesterday! Struggled for years, then found Keto - woohoo! Finally backing out of T2 . Thanks for making these videos!!

[@drekberg]

Congratulations! Keep going and never look back. Feel free to ask questions about health, and I will do my best to answer them.

[@jameskantor0459]

@Judith Biller great job. Over a year my went from 7.6% down to 5.4% now. Yah for both of us.

[@logan2281]

Good day ma'am, keto how to go on , pls share

[@kamarudinmohdariff9143]

@@drekberg zx33t

[@Lalitkumar-hw4wr]

Good

[@Set_Get]

You are not only a good Dr but a good lecturer too. Thank you.

[@jldossey45]

Excellent description. I understood that average blood sugar was not good indicator, but I learned that the A1C was a longer average, and you really did a good job explaning it.

[@drekberg]

Thank you John Dossey. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile.

[@chad7789]

It's not really an average. It's a % of hemoglobin stuck to red blood cells. Two people can have fsb of 120 but one person's a1c might be 5.4 the other 6.2. the rate at which hemoglobin sticks to red blood cells differs from one person to the next.

[@aritradutta2156]

You are simply an angel... A true Samaritan...lots of love from India... ❤️❤️❤️

[@francesknighton2836]

You do such a great job explaining things so clearly! The Keto way of eating has been life changing for my husband and I. It has been 5 months and we are both off diabetes meds and my husband no longer needs insulin. My husband's A1c was 4.8 and mine was 6.3. It is higher than I would like, but It is a huge improvement over the 8's and even 12's! I was so frustrated before, as I was trying my best to follow the doctor's advice/diet and it just wasn't working. My doctor wanted to give me more drugs. Thank you for all you do to get the word out there. I wish we had found this sooner because the diets that we were given before did not work for us.

[@drekberg]

+Frances Knighton Thank you Frances Knighton for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have had such great results. Keep it up!

[@davidbellile9241]

I really appreciate this information. Three months ago my A1c was 6.5 and my doctor put me on medication and a diet. I monitored my glucose and watched it steadily come down from fasting approximately 137 to 116. I have also lost about a pound a week for a total of 13 lbs. at this writing. I had a follow-up test this week to check progress and was disappointed to find out that my A1c had only dropped to 6.4. After watching your video, I now understand why.

[@AkoIto909]

Last 3 months ago I had 7.2 A1C and yesterday I got my A1C 5.8 results, Yeeeh how sweet is that and hoping it will keep going down to 5.4 is my target. Keep following this channel and you will get positive result.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Usee Mehere for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have had such great results. Keep it up!

[@eliasfrias9830]

You’re fabulous ! I (58 🇧🇷 was starting to “ lose” it ) … since listening your argumentations which part from scientific also seemed logical and common sense , I decided to give it a try , so I left suspicious and contradictory standard medical govt guidelines and believed and therefore have been following your guidelines and results are wonderful and now all is back to your normal healthy levels . Which together with enhanced sport and fasting , with relatively low effort and discipline are making me feel much better mind and body wise. Recommending you guidelines to everybody who really wish to take care of their mental and body health. I really appreciate your enlightening and sharing ThankYou and congratulations for your fabulous work

[@RLSCS]

Thank you for explaining how reversing diabetes is a gradual process. It will be less discouraging when I get lab results that don't seem to reflect where I'm at.

[@drekberg]

Glad to help. Yes keep in mind it is a 3 month average. I will make a video explaining what to expect with A1c changes.

[@connashio1]

Dr Ekberg, I have been watching your videos for a while now and find them the most informative and straightforward of all on KZbin. I have been following a low carb and mostly Keto diet now for 17 weeks. My A1C has changed from 5.9 to 5.7 and my cholesterol from 5.1 to 4.6. I have lost enough weight to go down 3 holes on a belt and feel 100% less sluggish then I did before. I did hope my A1C might have reduced more but this video suggests the improvement is within usual expectations.

[@soapyd35]

Great explanations. My average glucose levels, as measured on my device, has come down from 9.1 to 5.7 now, but at one point I averaged 4.9 as I quite rapidly list weight. It's only been 6 weeks since my diagnosis, but I've lost 10kg (100 down to 90). I'll keep going and thanks for the inspiration

[@kennethparker6590]

Dr. Ekberg I’m working with my doctor closely for the past 11 months… thank you thank you thank you! I understand what your sharing. 👍🙂🙏

[@KenDBerryMD]

Great video doc!

[@drekberg]

Thank you KenDBerryMD.

[@eagleeyeproductions2317]

Ken, I appreciate your videos as well. Keep up the good work!

[@aladdinmarket6248]

Dr. Berry, you and Dr. Ekberg are super heros. I watch all your videos and I have reversed my type 2.

[@JohnnyRay920]

Except he said to base your diet on vegetables. The rest was good.

[@nicholaslandolina]

The prediabetic levels I have an issue with but the science is fairly sound

[@Angel35851]

Just ran across this video and in April I was diagnosed with diabetes (11%), high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Went on keto, in July I was down to 6.9, blood pressure normal, cholesterol normal and lost 10 lbs. Yesterday at my doctor visit I was down to 5.7, everything was normal and lost 5 lbs. I plan to lose 5 more lbs. and get down to 4.9 to reach my goal. I ask the doctor if he would take me off the pills, 3 medicines and I had only been taking half the dose but he wouldn't discuss it. On my next visit I will have to insist. I enjoy listen to you and have learned and use a lot of your advice. Thank you.

[@curiouskitten]

You are the master of your body, you don't need any permission to do what's right for you.

[@juleymccann848]

Thanks Dr. Sten for explaining how to read my results and what to look for. Yet ANOTHER great video. You NEVER disappoint, Doc!

[@ayisyen81]

Thanks Dr Sten , after watching your videos, I started doing the Keto , cut my carbs to zero, and fasting about 16hrs a Day , I’m down from 6.5 to 4.8

[@leroygreen1877]

I started having vision issues with fine print, had an A1C 5.6 and BG of 168 when I first started testing with my old diet. 3 weeks of eating right, exercise, no carbs, no sugar, no breads, no white rice, no pop, and no white flour my vision is slowly getting better. My fasting BG 101-104 and BG spikes are down to 115-124 an hour after meals. Your right it takes time to correct as I have found. My goal is 5.1 to 5.3 on my next A1C test in two months!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Leroy Green for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have had such great results. Keep it up!

[@fredbardell4222]

You seem to be the best Dr. that explains things so well .8 months ago i was told I was Pre Diabetic and was told to cut down on carbs and sugar. I have and lost 20 lbs. and will be going soon for blood work Thanks for the explanation.

[@JustBrowsing777]

This was such a great video! I have watched and learnt a lot on this topic in the past 7-8 months but this was easily the most comprehensive video on this topic in a short and concise manner. What scares me is how totally ignorant most doctors we meet in practices are today on this topic. I went to see my doc in december explaining all of my symptoms and he was clearly still locked in to the "flat earth paradigm". So I learnt myself, analyzed, made changes and am so much better today. Not perfect but on my way to better health. Had no idea a year ago bloodsugar and insulin can be such silent killers for someone like me who thought I ate pretty healthy. You know, low fat and grazing on loads of grains and carbs...

[@babajela6860]

Thank you for this video. I had blood test and was told I was on prep diabetes range . I have changed my diet and I am hoping for an improvement on my A1c. I will get the rest definitely after 3 months plus of diet change.

[@2Peachcobler]

This has been very helpful. I was just diagnosed as pre-diabetic so I’ve started measuring my glucose to get it down.

[@mario9133]

After reading some of the comments here I must admit I feel a little better about my A1c latest reading. I have my A1c measure every 6 months. I have been diabetic for about 14 years. With diet and exercise I have been able to stay away from all medications for it. I did not take Metformin, don't use Insulin, and have always had a better than good A1c, usually around 5.6 or alike. Everything changed this year however. My latest A1c result came back with a 7.0. I was shocked, disappointed but not surprise. I have severe coronary artery disease, and had a quadruple bypass at the age of 38. I am now 63 years old. On October of 2023, I began experiencing angina pains. Something I had never experienced before. My daily exercise routine began to suffer greatly. I was summited to several tests, from Ultrasounds to Stress tests, as well as MRI and others. I don't really know all the medical terms for some of the tests which were performed but, they all came back clear, just about normal, with small changes which my cardiologist referred to as "minor" and/or "incidental" considering my age. According to him, really "minor stuff". One of the drafted blood vessels showed a blockage of 30%, and according to my cardiologist that was not enough to justify any sort of intervention at this time but, he said.... "We'll keep an eye on it." The problem is, I am not reluctant to exercise. I've cut my exercise routine drastically, up to the point that I can certainly say that whatever "exercise" I do, will probably have no impact on my health and my A1c readings. To be clear, I just about gave up exercising. That has caused a cascade effect, and now, everything is out of whack. I still keep my diet, and try to eat as health as possible but lately, I have been getting readings of as much as 207 every time I measure my glucose levels 2 to 3 hours after my meals. These are reading I had never had before. The highest my readings would go prior to all this was 127 to maybe 139/140, which I thought was acceptable. I started taking Metformin, and I am puzzled by the fact that the reading are going up instead of down. I was taking one 500mg pill a day of Metformin and am now taking two. Still the readings keep going up and that, in turn, aggravates my anxiety, something else I have to fight against with medication. I feel like I am falling apart. That one thing is leading to another, and the cascading effects are all leading to a very bleak future. I don't believe in magic cures. I don't believe in "Natural Cures" with "Natural medicines". The latest one I've investigated suggested eating some peanuts soak in rum for breakfast. Honestly, I just laughed at that one. What else will they come up with, I ask myself. Is Metformin doing more harm than good. Has anyone experienced this reverse outcome while taking metformin? Should I give more time for the medication to work? These are all questions I ask my Doctor and he appears not to have the answers. Is it time to see a Endocrinologist? Do you have an opinion? Can you share your experience here? What would be a reasonable and prudent next step? Thank you.

[@DaddioTelevision]

Wonderful video. Very helpful and reinforced exactly how my doctor explained HbA1c but with the additional clarification about 'lag' - which leads me to believe the best picture will only be seen after about 6 months of better diet.

[@pattycoast4329]

Dr. Ekberg, All I can say is I am so grateful! Very good and sensible education always!

[@janetdickerson2518]

The Best Explanation of A1c and Diabetes I have ever heard! I am beginning to understand with hopes to better control my Diabetes. Thank you Dr. Ekberg!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Janet Dickerson. Feel free to ask any health questions, and I will do my best to answer them.

[@DukeOfDraft]

Dr. Ekberg, THANK YOU for being my #1 driver of change. I started Keto, and healthy eating based primarily on your videos. In 6 months I've lost 45 Lbs, and most importantly, I feel 30 years younger. I'm 61 years old, and had an A1c of 6.9 in October 2021. I was on Crestor, Jardiance, Blood Pressure Pills. I quit my Crestor 2 months ago, but am still taking Jardiance and the Blood Pressure Pills. My Cholesteral numbers have also improved significantly ... "Double" the HDL .... (and higher LDL as well, which my doctor is not impressed with). My Blood pressure is 125/80, which is terrific. Regardless, I feel fantastic, which is "my" #1 marker of improvement. Hope you read this an can help with my delimea. I've been wearing a FreeStyle Libre for 4 months now, and my A1c Blood test was 5.9 in January. Excellent reduction, right? However, I went for another A1c test in late April 2022 and the result was 6.2! Why? My Freestyle Libre is showing an A1c of 5.3! That's quite a difference. I purchased an A1cNow+ self test kit (which is pharmacy grade apparently), and it gave an A1c of 6.0. Again, much higher than the 5.3 predicted by my continous monitor (but lower than the 6.2 lab test result). I'm extremely confused. Can you shed ANY light on the discrepency between the A1c blood tests, and the Freestyle Libre results? In my mind the Freestyle "estimated" A1c should be far more accurate as an average Blood Glucose. Any insights would help, as I've found absolutely nothing that explains my numbers. PS. Keep up the fantastic work!! I've been recommending all my friends and family to start Keto, and to watch your videos.

[@curiouskitten]

The libre 2 has approx 9% margin of error. I own one. All of them (glucose measuring devices) have margin of error .

[@user295295]

My HBA1C went from 7.5% to 5.5% in 3 months. Thank you for your video to explain its significance.

[@gangaiahchevuri8220]

Are you maintaining same hba1c still as you are eating regular high carb foods

[@user295295]

@@gangaiahchevuri8220 It was accomplished by following a keto diet (no carbs!) and ignoring cholesterol levels. Since then HBA1C lowered from 5.5 to 5.3

[@inaraymundo4865]

What about I am pre diabetic then did lowcarb and intermittent fast lifestyle for 3 years, now my hba1c is 3.6 is it normal ,

[@gerridoyle]

Dr Ekberg, thanks for the educational videos, about my story 59 year old Male, high stress career, was diagnosed pre diabetic - the data points are at time of diagnosis were weight 235ibs A1c 8.2 (yikes) then went on a hardcore mission to take back control without meds. 10 weeks later A1c 6.2 (wow I am fixed I thought) alas not... weight down 210lbs and dropping, what did I do, I researched and found yours and other great videos and cut sugar cut carbs, did intermittent fasting and exercised…. I also noticed blood pressure dropped to a much better level and a lot of other small health issues cleared up.... my target A1C low 5's and 180lbs ...thanks again

[@drekberg]

Thank you Gerard Doyle for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have had such great results. Keep it up!

[@bobeldredge282]

Thanks for the information! In the last year and a half I've went from 255 lbs to now 175, A1c went from 9.8 to 5.1 (was 13.3 before) no more high blood pressure, no more metformin, and other meds, triglycerides from 480 to 84, low carb is the awnser, at first it was Adkins like, then for the last year it's been keto, life is so much better and easier. 😁 Thanks Bob the welder.

[@drekberg]

Wow. Congratulations Bob Eldredge. Thank you for sharing your awesome story.

[@amayahyisrael1448]

@Bob Eldredge how did you lose the weight because I am trying to reverse my diabetes.

[@bobeldredge282]

@@amayahyisrael1448 hi there my Dr told me that if I continued on the path I was on that I would have to be on insulin 😜 so I got really serous about changing my diet, at first it was more protein and low carb and I lost most of my weight, then I went to the keto (life style) which is higher fat, moderate protein, ultra low carb. (Under 20) it's got my blood sugar levels down and all my other markers great. Watch Jason Fung videos He explains it very well like Dr Ekburg does. It does take time so be patient and READ food label's watch for hidden sugar and keep your carbs LOW. there's so many great foods, wish you well! ☺ Bob the welder.

[@JuanFelipeCalle]

@@amayahyisrael1448, pardon my curiosity, but how are you doing with your weight loss? Did you look up keto or intermittent fasting?

[@amayahyisrael1448]

@@JuanFelipeCalle I am doing good, thanks for asking. I was 226 pounds, now so far I am 107 pounds. I have a lot more to loose, but I do fast and eat a plant base diet.

[@toddrector9174]

My A1C was 13. Now I'm at 5.3 Changed with diet and exercise only, no meds. It works!!!

[@Knowledge-b6o]

How long did it take for your A1C to go down??

[@DerSchneb]

I am new to this journey. Told by my doctor in Nov. 2018 that I had type 2 D and I had to start taking 3 medications, one of which was a statin. I asked about fixing it with diet and exercise and he said it wouldn’t work, that I had “blown out my pancreas”. I dropped him as my doctor and began educating myself on the miraculous endocrine system. I began walking 5K steps a day and a diet as you described. I do the finger pricks to monitor. My initial A1C in Nov. was 7.9. In Feb 2019 I got another test and was down to 6.2. At first I was disappointed, but your explanation of the lag really bolstered me to continue. This video REALLY helped me understand my numbers! Thanks!!

[@evianx1]

Type two diabetes isn't a pancreas problem It is a damaged liver problem. I was diagnosed with type two a couple yrs ago.

[@DerSchneb]

@@evianx1 Thanks, despised that doctor’s diagnosis! I’m sure the pancreas enters into the mix. In my case, I’ll bet it was fat surrounding both my liver AND pancreas. Intermittent fasting has helped and still working on getting rid of the belly fat.

[@MrJx4000]

@@DerSchneb, congratulations on taking charge of your own health. If you don't mind me asking, what are your results like now two years since your first posting?

[@DerSchneb]

@@MrJx4000 , thanks, 3-months ago my doctor told me, “Congratulations, you are now, officially, ’pre-diabetic’.” My A1C was 4.9. I have not been given the OK for another test since, but I’m hoping it is even lower!

[@renatodelcarme8182]

In October 2022 my A1C was 11. I was immediately put on Metformin. I refused to take the medication and started intermittent fasting and changed my eating plan. I have since lost 55 pounds. At mid February 2023 i had the A1C test done again and my results came out to 5.5, i will do a six month A1C test again in Aug to check it again. My doctor cannot believe the change in my results over such a short period without take any medication. I still do glucose test daily and it ranges from 4.7 to 6.6 depending on the times i eat. I feel good and don't believe i have Type 2 diabetes.

[@kathyrollings2474]

This a fantastic video.I shared it with my mom and sister who both have diabetes and my daughter who is knocking on the diabetes door. I feel that it covers a lot of my question and will help them with understanding it as well. Thank you so much🤗

[@drekberg]

Thank you Kathy Rollings. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@kathyrollings2474]

@@drekberg I was wondering if I could do a niacin flush while my body is in a atophagy state to flush toxins

[@Louis7491]

Very thorough explanation of HBa1C Dr. The bottom line is there is no quick fix. Keep up the good work. God bless you.

[@ritaborde309]

Thank you sooooo much for all the answers on a lot of questions which no other doctor gave to me ever ( or even really knew the reason for the special health problem). Thank you from my heart❤. Long live dr. Ekberg!!!!!!

[@ericulric223]

This is the most diligent explanation of blood sugar, including mention of the commonly untested factor (A1C) that I've ever heard. Anyone who this diligent is reliable enough to be precise. I still confirm things by reference to other sources but Dr. Sten I rate you as a highly credible source. I'm impressed. You use my level of detail.

[@Travlinmo]

Any video where the KZbinr says ignore government nutrition advice gets a thumbs up from me. Down 65lbs inverting the stupid pyramid and cutting that wheat part the heck off!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Charlie Fox. Excellent!

[@utah133]

Me too. An extreme low carb, high fat diet and intermittent fasting has made my blood glucose nearly normal and getting better! I lost 50 pounds too. Vegan or carnivore, it's the low carb that does it.

[@tabvisions]

Because the government has never lied (Tuskegee Experiment, read “Medical Apartheid”) and of course they would never put profits over the health of their citizens (maybe research the make up of the current FDA and it it is stacked with previous executives from big pharma)

[@NJ-hn4et]

tabvisions 🔨 Nailed it!

[@williamwaha3193]

Charlie Fox --- Any video where the KZbinr says ignore government nutrition advice gets a thumbs up from me . --- I was born in 1970 and prior to my birth a vast amount of American citizens were living on Homestead situations eating from their own garden . After the 1970 period going into the 1980's the American Citizens had moved into town and began eating microwaved meals and something called T.v., dinners . The government back then had pushed the Food Pyramid in the class rooms and made the claim that every meal was to be based on the food pyramid . Well according to the food pyramid structure Pizza becomes the perfect meal it has the grains , dairy,meats and vegetables if you eat the "Hawaiian style" then you even have fruit . It's my belief that the Government created the medical situation that we see now in the U.S. they educated us to believe we were eating healthy because we were in keeping with the food pyramid , so now everyone's sick .

[@cherylreid5768]

Thank you Dr Ekberg for your excellent videos. I’m 68, diagnosed T2 a couple of years ago (7 - so just on the threshold) taking this very seriously so my blood sugar test results are getting better and better without medication. My sweet tooth is my biggest enemy but I am winning and have to say your videos are the best medicine I could ever wish for! Love you all the way from Australia. 💐

[@roymilner3890]

Great stuff. Being type 2 and checking my glucose levels daily this is so easy to understand. And it makes complete sense.

[@adriandmangan]

Brilliant video as usual, got my A1c results, 5.2%, wish i had of got tested 5 months ago when I went low carb, always appreciate your easy to understand videos. Thank you

[@NJ-hn4et]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! If I had found this video 3 months ago when my “borderline “ tipped over to T2 it would have saved me so much heartache. I didn’t get any of this at all from my GP. All he said when I complained Metformin wasn’t working was give it more then 2 weeks. Well, then I complained that Metformin was giving me weird night time carb cravings, to which he had no answer. I never crave toast and jelly, but suddenly I just had to have it at night. Well, you can imagine what that did to my blood sugars. Anyway, found Keto and helped a lot but still can’t get sugars where I want them on a regular basis.(70-90). So I started more prolonged fasts and messing with my Metformin levels & timings. BUT! If I had known that the red blood cells just needed time to cycle out I would not have been so frantic! Seriously, you have decreased my cortisol levels ten fold over here! And maybe I’ll be a little easier on my poor GP when I go for my follow up next month. 🥰

[@drekberg]

Thank you N J for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. Keep it up! I have lots of videos on insulin resistance and an upcoming one on Metformin and other "treatments".

[@brianmcreynolds2431]

N J I know the feeling...I was diagnosed as borderline prediabetic two weeks ago as my A1C was 5.7. I have learned a lot by watching these types of videos

[@NJ-hn4et]

Brian McReynolds If I had known then what I know now thanks to these wonderful internet doctors I would have taken my “Pre Diabetes” more seriously. It is as serious as the real thing. Been there done that, lost loved ones to Diabetes, seen all the damage done (work in healthcare)... The best thing I did was find Keto and fasting and cutting out those carbs. BUT!! As I am finding out, sugar is insidious!!! For years I have taken Mortons Light Salt to supplement my Potassium. Last night I checked the label...IT HAD SUGAR IN IT (dextrose)! It went right to the trash. For the life of me I have no clue why we need need sugar in our salt.

[@marcysmith2851]

I’m so thankful for your phrase, be patient with yourself! I couldn’t understand why my A1c would be 5.9 when I had been eating whole foods and very, very little sugar. But I see I must be more patient and continue on my path of eating healthy protein, healthy fats and very low carb. This is April, 2024, and your video is from three years ago. I’m so thankful it popped up in my feed today!

[@capistranodentistry9677]

I started to follow a strict ketogenic diet six weeks ago, This week I went to have annual check up and blood work ordered, came out with A1C level is 5.7. I have told the family doctor I am in keto diet, but his recommendation was to decrease the suger and carbohydrates in my food. Now I understand the timing issue 😒. Thank you Doctor.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Capistrano Dentistry for sharing your story. Keep it up!

[@uuzoo]

This is one of the best videos I've seen about A1C and stuff. I learned a lot. You explained it very easily in layman's terms. Thank you very much.

[@carolmoore2471]

Couldn’t be more clear!!!! Thank you so much for all you do.

[@josaljo1]

In the past 7 months my A1C went from 10 to 5.7 I watched many of your videos about eating and now we go to the meat Isle and vegetable Isle at the store and eat No grain, no potatoes, no sugar. Thank you, my health just keeps getting better.

[@annied4084]

Thank you. I started from an 8.4 three months ago and took some time to get my glucose levels down. I have a very healthy diet. Do not touch any confectionery, plain carbs or excessive protein. Lots of veggies, some nuts and flesh sourced protein. Walking everyday. But TIME and healthy habits is the crux

[@225rip]

Such a gifted teacher.

[@gigidavis5279]

Oh my goodness, this was an awesome presentation! Wow, you make it so easy to understand! Thank you for what you do, I enjoy your videos. Do you know you are prolonging lives? And without a doubt( if we follow your advice) we will live a higher quality of life!

[@ZionHanson-fh6vn]

Understanding HbA1c and its implications has been incredibly enlightening, thank you

[@pontshohlalethwa3374]

Thanks for explaining this Dr. I went to test recently fasted and my reading was 4.3 and my Dr said this was normal. A year ago I tested after having a meal and it was 5.2 I guess I’m still safe. I try exercise about 4 days a week and also do IF (16/8) most days, some days less some days more. I test often because my father and my brothers are diabetic and was advised that this condition is hereditary

[@smtaz7631]

My primary physician wouldn't/didn't explain this good. NOW I understand.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Karen Shawhan. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. The purpose of my channel is to explain things better than other channels and help people understand the principles. Comments like yours makes it all worthwhile.

[@mohammedmujahid8624]

Doctor I much like your lectures and very seriously trying to follow and I'm a pre diabetic male at56. Please reduce the length of your lecture to 10 - 12 minutes kindly so it can be easy to remember better.

[@colleenbaptiste98]

Thank you for the explanation I'm scheduled for my first HbA1c I've been on a low carb eating habit for about 3 months.....so when I get the results I'll be prepared and I'll understand it a lot better. Thanks

[@glowlight3791]

Outstanding. I enjoy your clear, concise explanations very much. Thank you

[@k3grappler]

My A1c has been creeping up for the last 4 to 5 years. Went on Metformin 18 months ago. The last physical in early Dec. was 7.5, the highest ever. I am now on an very low carb diet--sort of a modified Keto. I have reduced my weight from 217 to 193 and continue to fall. Getting back to exercising more. Carbs have fallen to about 80 per day from over 300, but probably need to be lower. I am due to be tested again in early May. I am 75, but hoping for the best.

[@drekberg]

Thank you k3grappler. I think you are right. With your age and where your carbs and A1c started, it would probably be good to get the carbs down further, but I think you've done very well so far.

[@samimoha2027]

Hello how you feel with ur a1c 7.5?

[@rickwisneski3871]

Very well done. Now I have a better understanding of a1c. Thanks for the lesson.

[@Vickiet253]

Thank you very much for explaining this. I've been told by medical staff that as long as you're A1C is at 7 you're good, no need to go lower than that. Just did not seem right, why wouldn't you want to be lower if someone who isn't diabetic would have a much lower A1C? Appreciate knowing to not be discouraged if the number doesn't go down as fast as we'd like. Thanks~

[@mariocutajar3833]

This is the best explanation subject that I ever hear yet . Thanks .

[@blackbeardpapa9547]

Doc, I've been following your videos and i went from a blood sugar of over 200 to now an average of 115. Just amazing. And I am fasting intermittently. Great stuff!!!

[@andresancira1236]

did you take any meds?

[@caroldizon3872]

Have take ur meds like metformin?

[@ellobo1326]

I really like my family doctor and he is very generous with his time and treats you like you are not beneath him. But he has never explained it anything like this. I would have taken it more seriously years ago and learned about what foods spike insulin. Great video

[@drekberg]

Thank you El Lobo. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it. There are many caring medical doctors, but they don't learn about health, they learn about disease. They are great in emergencies, but have little to offer for functional problems, which is 95+% of what people suffer from today.

[@manfredrichthofen2494]

My family doctor is the best...he said l can eat and drink anything l want... and that I should treat each day as though it were my last...

[@ellobo1326]

Manfred Richthofen Maybe comedians live longer. You should be fine then

[@shruthikumar4980]

Thank you Doc for simplify and breaking down the understanding of HbA1C..

[@jameskantor0459]

Watching a second time. At family doctor, fasting blood sugar 74 mg/dL, A1c is remaining at 5.4% for the last four months. Doctor said I can taper down on Ozempic. promising. Thanks you Dr Ekberg. I like your clear and detailed video.

[@drekberg]

Thank you James Kantor. Always good to see you in the comment section. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad you liked it. The greatest compliment you can give is to help us help more people by sharing the videos.