How Long Does It Take For A1c To Go Down?

[@SharonLeeBeavers]

My husband just lowered his A1C from 7.4 to 5.6 in less than 3 months. He ate a low carb diet (no sugar, very little carbs, no artificial sweeteners) and took 2500 mg of cinnamon (with chromium & biotin) and Berberine. He also dropped 20 pounds. He is very thankful for this informative video!!

[@juliettst5203]

Wow what is the brand for the cinnamon and berberine please.thanks

[@jazminarambula7046]

Yes can you please share about the supplement, tia

[@trexkumar3339]

Artificial sugar is bad ?

[@garybryant7274]

I had an A1C of 15.7 and a glucose count of 467. This was on 15 May 2019. I went keto omad and after a week my glucose was at 123. In 3 more days I was at 100. I then went carnivore and my glucose has been running between 75 and 95. I have started longer fasts and just finished a 3 day fast. I refused metformin and insulin. I also started walking and I train with kettlebells and body weight movements. I'm 62. My glucose seems to have leveled out now during a fast which tells me my body has reset and my liver is producing glucose more like it should. During an earlier 2 day fast it got down to 67 although I felt absolutely fine and had a killer kettlebell workout that day. I only check glucose twice a week now. My next A1C check is on 12 August. Big pharma can go to hell.

[@wildstyle203]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@domesticviolencemastery3609]

Amen!

[@garybryant7274]

@@domesticviolencemastery3609 my A1C on 12 August had fallen from 15.7 to 5.6. That's less than 3 months. No one needs to be a slave to allopathic medicine of big pharma.

[@franklogrim8510]

How did the checkup go?

[@claramacario5003]

Gary, how long were you a diabetic?

[@nancymccloskey972]

Thank you for your EXCELLENT content. I have learned so much from you. At 51 years old, I weighed in at 372 and suffered from chronic pain, migraines and no energy. Life was miserable and I felt hopeless things would ever change. I started the Whole30 on Oct 15, 2019 and ate low carb for that first month. The change was miraculous. On Nov 15th (After the 30 days),I transitioned to keto. My starting A1C was 5.8 and fasting blood sugar 117. On Jan 29, 2020 (3.5 months from my changed eating), my A1C dropped to 4.8 and my fasting glucose to 98. In that same timeframe, I lost 64 lbs. Changing the way I eat has given me my life back. ❤️

[@jaypalnitkar4400]

That is excellent transformation

[@ellycyr4924]

@@jaypalnitkar4400 is

[@jomalu2537]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing. What is whole 30?

[@louislamboley9167]

My A1-C was at 7.5 on Feb.15, 2022 and on Jun 1st it was 4.9. I followed all your advice and lost 20 lbs. Cut out all sugar and bread and most anything that had carbs. I'm back to normal A1-C but I'm still going to stick with the new diet based on the Keto plan. My doctor was very impressed and wanted to know how I did it. Thank you !!

[@pleaseleavemealone2001]

Did you limit saturated fats in your diet

[@kirameki7331]

I just got my blood tested. my A1c is around 9.5.. I'm kinda disappointed. I was pissed until I stumbled upon this video. Thank you. This video gave me hope. It's not the end of the world for me.

[@liamsung99999]

how r u bro?

[@kirameki7331]

@@liamsung99999 good day, well ive stopped taking meds and i felt normal but i gained 3 kilos, which is a bad thing.. i guess im gonna workout again..

[@athiherobert2843]

How r u doing know bud ? Care to share ?

[@knightowl2016]

I am 71 yrs of age. In 3 months I reduced my A1c reading from 6.9 to 6 without any medication. I had already stopped drinking regular soda with sugar a few years ago and almost ate no bread even before that. But I still needed to get off all the sugary processed food, including flour, pasta and rice, and any high-carb fruits. I started exercising at the gym 3 days a week, lost 10 Ibs. and tried some intermittent fasting. I don't know what helped me the most to lower my blood sugar, but I will continue with this formula. Sadly my mother died of diabetes complications. But who says diabetes can't be beaten. Thank you for this video.

[@FaroukKevin]

I’ve had diabetes type 1 for 12 years now, I’m 26 yo. I weighed 56 just a month ago and my a1c was 8.2.. I started a diet with no sugar and started hitting the gym and taking creatine monohydrate. 20 days later I gained weight I’m 59 kg now and my a1c is at 6.7. Today marks 30 days since I started the diet and I tested my a1c in a lab.. Ill inform you later about the results, pray for me.

[@stevebli]

In Nov 2018, my A1C was measured as 14. I was put on insulin shots and medication. After this, I made huge changes to my diet, reducing my intake of high net carbohydrate foods dramatically. Two and a half months later A1C went down to 5.4. I was so surprised. Off the insulin shots and down 60 pounds after 4.5 months.

[@drekberg]

Congratulations. That's great.

[@samimoha2027]

Steven hero

[@shonnieshon6791]

What are the high net carbohydrates? The high net carbohydrates are foods that I should avoid eating? And if I avoid eating these high net carbohydrates and eat more fruits and vegetables and drink nothing but water every day including fasting will this reduce my A1C level ?

[@n0ushinaansari630]

Plz let me know what you were eating. In brave manner.l will be wating for your reply .God bless you.

[@RobbSR]

@@drekberg is this real? From your wonderfully explanation I though that this, simple is not possible.

[@avikhayat742]

Hi Dr. Ekberg, I started with an A1C of 9.2 after a severe pancreatitis in May 2020. And with a low carb diet, and exercise I lost 40 lbs, and now my A1C is 5.2% My triglycerides went down from 20000 to 50 I'm so happy!!! Thank you Dr, I saw almost all your movies. You're doing a wonderful job!!!

[@avikhayat742]

2000--->50

[@joycesewald1788]

I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes 8.8 which really scared me. I have lost within 4 weeks 6 lbs eating very little carbs. Since my diagnosis I have really watched my carbs intake. I just wanted you to know that this video was very informative for me and will prepare me for my next A1 c test coming up in October 2021. Thank you!!

[@junior0307able]

How much did your a1c come down?

[@joycesewald1788]

@@junior0307able 6.1 and maintaining.

[@susanbrownell1067]

You explains things so well. You are the top doctor and best KZbin doctor! Love how you present things like keto, blood sugar, A1c and everything so well.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Susan Brownell.

[@maryannottaviano6540]

Great explanations

[@LAVirgo67]

I'm eating ultra-low carb diet (KETO) at 30 g of carbs a day. No fasting. I've gone from an A1C reading of 7 to 5.5 in three months. My doctor called me personally and could not stop praising the drop. He was in shock. Personally, it was not that difficult. I still ate well & was full. I don't like starving myself. I will continue this way of eating for the rest of my life, since it also has helped with my auto-immune body pain. My cholesterol levels are normal. For everyone out there, please note that if you start eating like you were in the past, the diabetes & weight will come back w/ a vengeance. Stay healthy & safe.

[@survivorship4290]

❤❤❤❤

[@ColonialFlorals]

My A1C went from 7.0 to 5.3 in 90 days! Super excited!!

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Keep doing what you’re doing..congrats, your golden👍👍

[@ColonialFlorals]

@@MarkSmith-js2pu Thanks! It’s actually dropped to 5.0 now 90 days out. Woohoo! 🥳

[@Uskd2ji]

Good job! Would you mind sharing what have you done to keep lowering the numbers? Thanks.

[@MyOddThoughts]

This is very informative. I was at 11.5 a month ago, dropped 9lbs and my A1c went down to 10.3. Knowing now how long it will take, I feel confident that I can slow my pace and make realistic goals and still achieve the same results. (And this hasn't been me doing full keto. Just cutting back.)

[@RobbSR]

Better explanation is impossible, I was having a question on the how's, and here this great video is, thanks Dr. Stem ekberg

[@espianmashias9565]

Yes👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@pumpkin12162]

I was diagnosed in March with an A1C of 11.5. 3 months later after low carbs and sugar and losing 43 lbs. my A1C was 5.5,

[@reducecotwo]

What is A1C?

[@zoemccarthy3040]

@@reducecotwo average blood sugar

[@AA-cz8kw]

Are you taking any medicine?

[@servingsunflowersoup]

my a1c was 15.4 on October 2, 2021 - 3 months on metformin and carb reduction, my a1c was 6.5 yesterday. Cut the carbs! It works!

[@rosiesiefker]

It’s amazing how doctors don’t explain this. 120 days can make a difference on A1c. I was told by my doctor I had slightly elevated A1c and I freaked out on till I found this guy explaining it. Thank you for explain it.

[@annepaul2609]

Well thank you for this information, was getting a bit worried my life change wasn't working been so good since February, have lost 20lbs but A1 still 7.5 coming down. You have given such good info especially the one about gallbladder loss thanks will keep watching and learning. My diabetic nurse is herself diabetic and we'll over weight , no confidence in her then

[@drekberg]

Thank you anne Paul. 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.

[@JaspalSingh-ws9kj]

Thanks topman I've listened n learnt ai1c at 4.3 down 63lb consistent weight of 67kg 5 10 tall much appreciated feel like a young man again im 52yrs old

[@andrewwong137]

2 months ago I had my blood test due to chronic liver issues. My A1C isn’t as high as most people who had commented but it was close to 9. My dr and I had a chat and she recommended to put me on meds. I refuse knowing that it’s probably the food I ate over past 2 yrs if not more. I started into a training program for weight lift and also saw dr Ekberg’s video about glucose, carbs and other similar video in regards to healthy eating. I watch all the food I’m eating looking at the calories and carbs. After 2 months of training and eating more healthy than ever, My A1C drop to 6. Along with my other lab results. What’s even more amazing is my triglyceride drop from 500+ to normal 60+. I’m very thankful for dr Ekberg’s explanation of how things we eat works in the body. I will need another lab in 6 months and I hope to achieve my goal of being normal range of healthy and drop my fat weight and gain muscle.

[@rebeccamyott7041]

8.2 to 5.5 a1c in 3 mos. very low carb (not keto) with OMAD-22/24 intermittent fasting. also lost 35 lbs.

[@blackbutterfly1963]

@Rebecca Myott - What did you eat?

[@drekberg]

Sweet. (Without the sugar of course.) Congratulations.

[@saladglory6308]

Do u hv IG? May i follow u?

[@louiehostetler6661]

Low carb & intermittent fasting is Keto.

[@JamilAhmed-zl2td]

Mine was 10.7 and in 3 months it droped and come on 5.15

[@drekberg]

Learn more about blood sugar issues and how to reverse it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5KXlahveNqqp5I

[@eBikercoyote]

I was diagnosed diabetic on 4/20/2019( a1c of11.4) and doing very strict kept and internet fasting as of 6/23/2019 my a1c is down to 7.2...

[@vocrown]

You are one of the biggest blessings for the world DR Ekberg

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Depends how much and how long you exercise. If you exercise daily, less than a month. With HIIT even less. Sweating is also very important. Hard exercise seems to burn up the sugar or glycosolated red cells at a faster rate. Marathon runners or triathletes almost never have diabetes. That should tell us something. In my personal experience taking up hard cycling daily will vastly speed up the process. I ride 10-15mi/day and whenever my numbers get out of whack I found that hitting the cycling harder each day lowers the numbers within a week or two. Not to 4.8 but close enough. Consider doing an all-day cycling trip or a short 2-3 bike packing trip. Pedal and sweat all day and you will see improvement. Cycling burns 600 calories/hour and after half a day, you are burning any and all reserves the body can find.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Ten Minute Tokyo 2.

[@safeerahmad259]

I was looking for this A1C process. Thanks so much for so detailed and clear explanation of A1C mechanism.

[@TypeRhino]

You explained this topic really well. Thanks for the great points on how long it should take for your a1c to go down.

[@kathyhasty5519]

Thank you! They told my husband that they can not do surgery until he got his a1C down. He watched this video. Thanks so much.

[@LovingIdaho]

My a1c was 12.8 almost a year ago . I changed everything in my life . My test results today was 4.7

[@easyp26]

What did you eat and how often did you eat. I am helping my wife change her diet and promised to help her from 11.1 A1c to 5.6 in three months. She went from 362 fasting glucose to 141 in two weeks, but it jumped back to 171 today. We kept the same low carbs and work out, but don't know why it jumped up today. Did you experience lows and highs in your glucose on your way to 4.7? Really hope you respond and congratulations. That must have been awesome to see!

[@LovingIdaho]

@@easyp26 , some of the sprouts ( like fenugreek) help control diabetes . I also worked my way to walking 10.5-12 miles a day. My glucose stayed fairly steady .

[@1SilentRiver]

You didn't answer any of the questions? ​@@LovingIdaho

[@LovingIdaho]

@@easyp26 , my body felt weird sometimes . And it wasnt long for me to be able to tell when my sugars was changing .

[@nothingworksworks3511]

congrats!!!

[@kieranmalenoir8705]

i fond out i was diabetic in october of 2023 and my A1c was 10.8 or a 94 in the UK's way of testing, and as of 2 days ago my A1c levels are now 5.9 or 41 and in the UK anything under 6.5 or 48 is seen as healthy and non diabetic. now the next step for me is to try and keep my A1c low as i slowly come off of the meds over the next year or so, wish me luck Everyone :). For people that have just fond out You are diabetic, i know it may feel like the end of the world but its not if i can get my A1c down this much only in 4 months then You can too. Be safe and be well Everyone

[@hifthishana3161]

But aftr down this much u can have carbs? Or still spikes?

[@kieranmalenoir8705]

@@hifthishana3161 i can eat carbs, But i have to be careful with what kinds of carb heavy foods i do eat oddly im seem to be ok with pasta but bread still puts my blood sugars into low orbit. at the end of the day Your going to have to find what works best for Your body because what works for me may not work for You. best of luck to you :)

[@sharidraayer5252]

Thank you so much for all your lectures/teaching - you help me enormously! This lecture has been especially helpful in setting realistic expectations. I cut sugar, bad fats and processed food almost completely about a year ago but didn’t lose much weight, and checking bg levels w/finger sticks caused those finger tips to go numb so I stopped checking. Still my A1C went from 800’s to 700’s and my doc told me about and prescribed the Free Style Libre 14 day monitor. Now I can measure bg as often as I like and adjust my food intake accordingly. I still wasn’t losing wt like I’d hoped so began water fasting 1/2 of each week and eating 1 meal/day the other half and started losing about 2 pounds a week and lost a total of 75 pounds. Although I am not a beast - don’t have to eat b/c grelin’s been activated and I can do really hard things I began finding it really hard (seemingly impossible) to water fast and in about 3 wks gained back 15 pounds, only eating the same healthful foods, one meal a day most 6/7 days a week. My bg has also been much harder to keep between 70 and 100 on this regimen. Apparently, for me, water fasting is also necessary and just needs to be part of how I do life as a 73 year old with Type II Diabetes. Thank you again for your teaching and inspiration!

[@ladyj3225]

I have never heard it explained like this! Thank you so much Dr. Ekberg

[@gloriayoung9745]

I started low carb and IF on Aug 3rd and had an A1C of 7. Just last week received a reading of 5.6. I am thrilled withers results in 4 months time. I hope I can get it a little lower. Oh also I am tapering off steroids for my Lupus.

[@thomashughes4859]

The formula he used was : A1c X 28.7, then subtract 46.7. My last A1c was 3.82. 3.82 X 28.7 = 109.634 Then take the 109.634 and subtract 46.7. So, 109.634 - 46.7 = 62.934. That was my average daily glucose. I hope this helps.

[@Nakedguy36]

Thank you. I'm following Keto and my sugar is coming down but slowly. This helps me to stay focused

[@drekberg]

Thank you Chad Winslow for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. Keep it up!

[@maryannottaviano6540]

Very informative

[@irey1978]

Took me 9 months to go from A1C 5.6 to 5.4. It took low carb, 2mad, exercise, I.F,, and lots of BG testing after meals to finally to get to 5.4. I drank lots of mountain dew for years and quit that 9 months ago. Next A1C goal is to get to 5.2. Just hope it doesn't take another 9 months. 7 months or longer to lower A1C seems accurate once your below a certain point. Either way 5.4 was awesome to hear today. Dont give up if you A1C stay stuck for awhile.

[@annietomsik3717]

Thank you Doctor Ekberg. I had already know about the red blood cells. I've been on keto 5 months. But since you have explained it with the chart, so well,... I now know that it will take a full year for my A1C to be where I need it. That really helps me to focus and reach my goal.

[@CORRUPTIONCZARNETWORK]

Feb. 16- 22- A1C my Blood labs result from 11.5 (283) 40 days later (March 26-22 A1c was 4.7 ( 88) , about 200 point drops in 40days, I'm 60 years old 173 lb. 2 eggs for a breakfast cup of green tea, vitamins,, lunch burger or fish, chicken without the bread. dinner a piece of meat chicken, steak, pork tenderloin, beans, or a big salad. green tea 4 bottles of water each day. snacks, hummus, peanut butter with a banana on a toasted sandwich. apple or oranges.

[@linakoh4206]

Hi Dr Ekberg.. thank you for this comprehensive study

[@drekberg]

Thank you Magdalena

[@alicefilbert8506]

Thank You Dr.Ekberg. My HbA1c was 11.5 on 2/11/2020 and after I followed your guidance in this channel, My HB A1c dropped to 5 as on 19/4/2021.without any medication .and that's four months.Thank you.

[@easyp26]

What was your highest glucose reading? I just started taking care of my wife's meals and eating plan. What was the biggest factor in your success? Thank you.

[@creinicke1000]

Knowledge on how to read and understand the A1c.. I had no clue. Great info.. even I could understand it.

[@drekberg]

Thank you C Reinicke. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@felipelemos7297]

I have been following your advice for the last 9 weeks yesterday as in 2/7/23 had my diabetic check and my A1c drop from 6.6 to 6.3. Thank you for all your advice.s he on KZbin

[@joane8651]

I was diagnosed with A1C of 6.7 a year ago, and it took me months to understand what was happening to me, one dr saying it is okay, the other putting me on Metformin. The next blood test after working hard on my part to cut the sugar out of my diet was only lowered to 6.5 and at first I was very disheartened. I had to appreciate the good things that were happening to me, swelling and infection down, walking without fear, disposition greatly improved, and sleeping much better. So, thank you for telling me to have a little more patience and also to tell me I don't need to check it every morning when I rise.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Joan Elkins. 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.

[@LoisBusuttil]

Thank you ,Dr Ekberg, for your clear explnation and sensible advice. It is so important to be realistic about health treatments and to follow a consistent method with hope and patience.

[@valeriedocherty8988]

I have a very good doctor Recent first time a1c was 8.9. My doctor advised me to cut carbs and increase green leafy vegetables. I naturally have a high fat intake. My a1c will be retested at the end of 6 months. Only another 5 months to go. I have already dropped 4kg and my glucose levels are also dropping. This is the best diet as I never feel hungry

[@persophone4554]

Don't forget this is based on the (fasted) blood glucose and you will have spikes in glucose levels after a meal (which can be substantial if you hare insulin resistant), which will equate to an average glucose over the day which is higher.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Peter Eichinger.

[@Linsworld]

Wow, awesome video! This is exactly what I need. My A1c was 8.7, and I've been doing a low-carb diet for 3.5 months, and my new A1C is 6.3. It is exactly like what you described!!! Thank you!!!

[@calebdrake3544]

11 days ago, my glucose levels spiked to 598mg/dl and I've since cut out as much carbs as I can....my glucose level is now hitting the high end of the normal range. Still bouncing between 138-200, but I'm glad to hear that everything is going to plan going as slow as it's going. There's hope!

[@nativetexanful]

Your blood sugar was 598? You're very lucky you didn't go into a diabetic coma. I have type 2 Diabetes, too, so I know what you're dealing with. My doctor keeps trying to make me take medication, but I won't. It only makes the Diabetes worse. I'm glad you've cut way down on the carbs. That's what I've done. Believe me, cutting carbs is the only way to properly treat Diabetes.

[@calebdrake3544]

@@nativetexanful Yep...my A1C was 9.4 in Aug, by March of the following year, I got it down to 5.0 Low carb/clean keto helps a lot!

[@nativetexanful]

@@calebdrake3544 Last time I got my A1C checked it was up a little. It was 7.2 and my doctor wanted to prescribe Metformin. But I took it before and the side effects were so bad I had to stop taking it. So he prescribed another one. Can't remember the name of it; just the price: $800!!!!! I'm not kidding. Doctors never tell their patients to cut down on carbs when their A1C is elevated. They always want to prescribe medication. I just don't understand it.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

@@nativetexanful one reason is that MDs get appallingly few hours of nutritional instruction in med school. They simply don’t know, and what they do know is often not based on good unbiased studies. It takes folks like Dr. Ekberg to open our eyes.

[@doubledutch3439]

This is an honest video, which of course can help type 1 diabetics as well. Based on research and my own experiences I strongly believe type 1 diabetes can be reversed as well.

[@CashisKingtrucking]

You are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks so much for the information.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Cash is King trucking. Feel free to ask any health questions, and I will do my best to answer them.

[@sihemeng7549]

I really like the way you explain things. I've learned so many things and as I'm supposed to be pre-diabetic, I'm really determined to hit it once for all. The fighting has started since 2 weeks now. I hope the "pre" will be substituted by "non" in 7 months. Thanks again for all your help. I'm really lucky to have you and my dear brother, a dr too, as my coaches. Thank God

[@michaelchavez1886]

I had A1C of 15.1 when diagnosed and went down to 6.0 in 3 months ...

[@jonallen8346]

My blood sugar level was between 15-22 was taking 80 mg of Gliclazide twice a day after just 2 weeks my blood sugar levels are between 6-6.5 sometimes spike at 7.2 oh and i stopped taking my medication because my blood sugars would drop at night to as low as 3.9. Keep up the great work.

[@drekberg]

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

[@joesepspindel3335]

I have been checking my blood every day only because I just found out about my A1c and I stopped eating all the crap I usually eat and I am curious as to how low I can get my blood sugar. When it was 380 my wife just about dialed 911. When I found out my A1c was 10 I got real scared. I stopped all the candy, brownies, doughnuts, sugar in the coffee and now I try to eat low carb and low sugar. I got it from 282 to 273 to 158 and I just checked it at 130. I know it goes up and down depending, but from when I started to now I'll take 130 over 380. It's going to be a struggle for me, but at least I know I can make it happen.

[@ronregel2359]

I just started to watch you just about a week i started keto diet about a month I started sugar at 277 now I am today 120 now I feel better thanks for giving such a great information I can be patiently waiting to blood sugar to come down one good thing my blood pressure down it has been week I did not any pills this Keto diet is amazingly wonderful thanks

[@drekberg]

Thank you Ron Regel for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. Keep it up!

[@tinalarson8444]

My husbands A1C went from 10.8 to 5.8 in 8 months following a no sugar, low carb and high fat. GET IFF THE SUGAR PEOPLE!

[@drekberg]

Amen. When you have results like that it makes you wonder where the low fat proponents get their information. That fat would cause insulin resistance. Congratulations. Keep it up.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Tina Larson I got much better over 3 months then fell off the wagon and ate 2 whole packages of chocolate sugar cookies from Dollar Tree.

[@jakedrago7805]

Sugar , especially the processed garbage like high fructose corn syrup is about as good for you as smoking cigarettes

[@kieries689]

When you say no sugar. Do you not even eat fruit?

[@kieries689]

When you say no sugar. Do you not even eat fruit?

[@thunder5x]

In 6 months I have lost 50 lbs and dropped my A1C from 9.4 to 4.7. I went from 400 lbs to 350 lbs and I am 58 years ond at 6'6". I'm using the keto diet and working out 4 months a week.

[@roughout]

Very good information, putting the A1C results into proper perspective.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Dennis Koyle.

[@thomascarrano8746]

I really appreciate these videos Dr Sten I am down almost 20 pounds in three months with an A 1C of 5.0. Strictly following your advice

[@catherinefrancis5827]

Thank you for the 4 month explanation. My A12 is 5.8 I told my doctor that I was changing my life sky & increase exercise. She said ok; but get my cholesterol checked in 4m with no explanation

[@Mr7141983]

Thank you for all your information. I love all the video posted, and it's help me a lot to understand How/Why and What the body is doing.

[@electronictrip]

Thank you for this video. I've been doing strict keto for 2 months and If'ing. My A1c hadn't been measured for a couple years, but just had it done a week ago. It was higher this last time than it was 2 years ago, but i'd been self sabotaging with mass quantities of carbs and sugar over the past 2 yrs. My Dr just scheduled me to come in week early cos he's freaking out over my 8. - something A1c, I'm not freaking out cos according to this video i still have at least 2 more months to see a good number. There's other videos out there that suggest you can revserve type 2 diabetes in 6 wks so i was a little discouraged at first. Glad to have watched this video - thank you for it!

[@alejandromolina7270]

Last time I check my a1c is 5.2. That was at the end of April. In January it was 5.4. I scared I had diabetes, but my doctor says it might have been my liver due to taking cholesterol medication. I even ask my nurse friends and they say I don't have diabetes. I don't urinate at night, unless I drink a lot of water, and I check my blood sugar in the morning and it's between 79 to 82.

[@lizardlips1722]

Thank you Dr. Sten Ekberg I love learning from you.

[@vida130]

I can't wait to show this video to my husband!

[@drekberg]

Thank you vida130. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@RobertSantos-sh9vm]

Thank you for clarifying this! I started My keto journey 4 months ago and y A1C has just slightly diminished and I was disappointed and frustrated! Now I understand. Thanks again so much!

[@charleswatts3810]

The A1c can be dropped very quickly by prolonged fasting. My A1c went from 7.3 to 6.5 in nine days by fasting for about half that time, eliminating sugar and carbs, and losing seven pounds.

[@bbsaid218]

A1c is an average over 3-4 months, not days.

[@charleswatts3810]

​@@bbsaid218 Yes, that is when the test is usually given every three to four months. That's when I usually get mine every three months. However, An A1c can be given at any time. Some people do an A1c monthly or bimonthly to ascertain whether their health regiments to reverse diabetes and/or lower blood sugar is working or not working. In fact, I will start doing one monthly after my next A1c in two months. I got a second A1c to confirm the first one nine days after the first one. My A1c was 6.5, down from 7.3 after nine days, and then it was 5.9 three months later on the third test. Now holding steady at 5.7. Eventually, lower is what I am aiming for. No matter when I take the A1c, it is testing for the previous three months. Therefore, the nine days it took me to drop .08 points was figured into that three-month period, thus showing a reduction. The A1c is usually tested every 3-4 months. As stated previously, testing less than 3-4 months can show whether a regiment is working or not. It certainly showed that fasting, weight loss, and the elimination of sugar and carbs really worked for me. Lastly, Don't always go with the norm. Sometimes, you have to go *off-the-beaten-path.* Be a *Maverick.* What I am doing, is saving my life without Metformin or any other prescription drugs that were offered to me. Testing monthly will show whether I am continuing on the right path or not.

[@AmerijamAcres]

My fiancé started with an A1c of 11.4. That was with multiple medications and insulin. After two weeks of a very strict keto diet she stopped the insulin. Her glucose readings have not hit normal yet. We’ve been at this for ten weeks and had our best morning glucose this morning of 129. The numbers have been falling but more slowly than I had hoped. This is a little encouraging because it shows normal readings in 4 months. I always hear the stories of those who lower their glucose to normal in a few weeks. That’s not her. I am seeing progress but it’s slow. In all this time she’s had only one no insulin reading below 100. A few in the low 100’s. The app I use to track her glucose calculates an estimated A1c. That app has calculated 7.5. If that’s accurate that’s a pretty significant drop in A1c. We plan on getting a new A1c next month to see the progress. I do understand how long it will take to see the kind of results I’m looking for.

[@drekberg]

Thank you AmeriJam Acres. Glad I could help. If you have severe insulin resistance it will take longer. Your glucose can drop pretty quick, but the liver needs time to heal and clean up in order to recover from IR. Be patient, as long as you are moving in the right direction there is no hurry.

[@AmerijamAcres]

Dr. Sten Ekberg the doctor we see here keeps trying to get us to use insulin to get the glucose down. When the problem is insulin resistance then it just makes no sense to add insulin to the equation. Last night she had s glucose of 90 and today before lunch she had a 112. Considering how bad her glucose has been I’m encouraged by those results. It’ll be nice when we have a morning glucose closer to normal. It gets discouraging when you get a great glucose of 90 at night and in the morning it’s 158. The trend is going down. I’ve tracked them in excel and the graph definitely shows a downward trend. About 6 points a week. I plot morning glucose and evening glucose. Both are falling and as long as that trend continues I’m happy. Dr Sarah Hallberg is taking people off medication two years. Considering that I’m confident we’ll have this reversed in 6-12 months. Hard to expect more with 15 years of diabetes and 5 years of insulin use.

[@thomaskeets3194]

Took me 3 years to reach an A1C of 5.4 after being diagnosed with an A1C of 11.5. Fasting and keto work. It takes more time with some.

[@jibspopmylonliness4333]

I'm delighted to hear about your success in managing your diabetes through the Gluconize approach. Following the low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet and intermittent fasting regimen has helped you lose weight and lower your A1-C from 7.5 to 4.9 in just a few months. You also made a conscious effort to eliminate sugar and bread from your diet, and you have now returned to a normal A1-C level. Your doctor was impressed with your progress and wanted to learn more about the Gluconize approach. Thank you for your commitment to your health, and I'm happy to have played a part in your journey.

[@standufrene93]

Thank you for the truth. Thank you for the explanation.

[@pepekaliwete]

Dr. Ekberg - you are the best. Thank you for the explanation. I was wondering why my doctor wanted me to wait to recheck my A1C in 4 months and not sooner. I've been working on getting my blood glucose lower for 6 weeks now and I've made incredible progress yet my doctor said wait another 2.5 months for the next A1C test. I had very high hopes on a much better A1C but now I know better. It's going to take some time even under ideal conditions.

[@drekberg]

Thank you J P. There's nothing wrong with measuring once a month or every two months, if satisfying your curiosity is worth a few dollars. Just realize that after a month the test is only going to show you 25% of the actual progress.

[@addis70]

I started since 28-03-2018 intermittent fasting (16/8 window) and off any medication ,carbs .. my A1C today 6-4-2019 ...is 6.4 right now....I hope it will gose down by month's to come... Thank you very much Dr.ekberg For explaining ( from Europe)

[@drekberg]

Thank you for sharing Addis Alem. Good luck

[@monteandmichelehadleyinteg4653]

Finally an explanation of A1C! Thank you! No doctor I know gives this reasoning!

[@tulsabrit671]

Dear doc, started Carnivore 13 weeks ago, A1c went from 5.6 to 5.7. After watching your explanation that it takes 7-months I feel hopeful that it's just going to take time. My triglycerides went down and hdl went up. The ldl went up but I need to test to see if that is small or large.

[@tulsabrit671]

Turns out the ldl is the large fluffy kind.

[@denisthibodeau3044]

I loved this video. The numbers in my head just didn't make sense. After watching this, It all makes sense now. Thank you.

[@motiyabasargekar3074]

On Feb 22, 2019 in a routine check up my A1C test was 7.5. This was the first time I had diabetic glucose level. I started exercising, walking at least an hour after lunch and dinner. On May 24, A1C was 7. So I started having only 3 meals a day along with walking and some muscle building exercises. Today my A1C result is 6.7. I am a vegetarian.

[@mammaknows5666]

That’s your problem. Body needs some animal saturated fat.

[@reathaagustin6250]

Thank you Dr. Ekberg i’ve learned so much from your channel I am a type two diabetic and about six months ago my A-1 C was at 6.9 I just went to the doctor a few days ago and my A-1 C had dropped to 6.0 I’m so excited of all the new things I’ve learned about sugar and even how to better take care of myself I also do intermittent fasting and exercise

[@naquoashuey2794]

When I was diagnosed, my A1C was 10.5. I was put on 1000mg of Metformin twice day. I immediately stopped soda and fast food. No sweets either. I prepped my food for a week at a time and actually ate slightly more because I made a point of eating breakfast. I cut my carbs but continued to eat whole grains. Three months later my A1C was 6.2. Three months after that 5.6. My medication has been lowered. My weight has not changed. I’m sure if I did moderate exercise, I could get off my meds. One step at a time.

[@drekberg]

Thank you naquoa shuey for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. Watch my new video on HOMA-IR as well as all the other videos related to IR, IF, and diabetes. Keep it up!

[@dr.chrisketo7193]

Within the last year my Hba1C came down from 6,3 = 45 (BMI 23) and within the last 6 weeks down from 5,9 = 41 to 5,6 = 38 by trying a low-carb (max.30-50 g) nutrition plus exercises >500 kcal/ day plus consequently reducing weight down to BMI 20. I'm genetically stressed but otherwise a slim athletic old guy. Even as a child, I learned from my grandmother to do anything sweet, a well meant pampering of the post-war generation. On the other hand, although I miss the carbohydrates a lot (croissant, rice, Noodle-soup, bread...), I am delighted with the opportunity to eat all the high-calorie foods I have banned in the past 30 years.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Docohletz Docohletz for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. Keep it up!

[@frankiefernandez5252]

Thanks..great info.

[@madameanniejulien8498]

I am working soooo hard with DT2. I am off insulin. Now, my A1c is 6.6. I am doing IF and OMAD 20g carbs max/day. It does take time! This video has informations i was looking for. Thank you. I guess i should fast for longer time now if i want better results. I wonder...

[@judy2779]

Great explanation! Thank you!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Judy Ivanova.

[@venkataramaiahsheshadrishe231]

Much needed info. This really gives a perfect clue to go about reducing Hba1c in a systematic approach. Thank you.

[@seandavis1715]

Found out I had diabetes on 6/11 my a1c was 7.5 I've lost 29 pounds with a low carb diet and fasting everyday for 12 hrs and 15 hrs once a week. As of 7/27 my a1c was 6.3

[@alanhooi7152]

Dr. many thanks for the comprehensive explainations. As an NTP I will educate my clients & those on my WhatsApp. God bless w/metta🙏

[@drekberg]

Thank you Alan Hooi for spreading the message and helping others get healthy.

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

wow, i had no idea, great info, as thx to you and one other dr on line here, that i respect, i made my dr test my hubby and I for a1c and we are both pre diabetic. so, i have worked hard to cut back (not out) but low on carbs, and mine is going down. he is not yet on board, but im trying to tell him this is our chance to avoid diabetes.

[@YayaPrican]

It only took me 3 months to go from 5.7 to 4.7 with keto and IF along with Ceylon cinnamon and some other supplements

[@florinepinto890]

Thank god for having you on you tube vidios. Love you Dr.Ekberg.

[@pariswatkins4841]

Thank you Doc! My secret is diet, exercise, eating fruits and vegetables, and taking apple cider vinegar and cinnamon on my apples!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Paris Watkins.

[@joeynanez9897]

My a1c has not changed in 3 months and I completely changed my diet. It is 5.9 and I stopped all sugars and bread and pasta . I will continue eating whole foods and see what happens in 2 to 3 months. I will start going to the gym and start lifting weights and no cardio because I have lost 30 pounds in 3 months . I now weight 190 and I'm 6 feet tall . I just want to gain some muscle mass as I just fell I need to gain some good weight. Praying that I feel good and my A1C goes down. God bless

[@kulinpanchal1874]

I had A12 of 6.9 and could reduce it to 6.4 in 4 months. Of course I stopped direct sugar but I do take sometimes indirect sugar in form of sweet, cake, jaggery, seasme seed bar, occasionally. It is not easy to totally stop sugar. It may take time for individual as well as family to accept such hard facts

[@mikew.5873]

Thank you Dr. Ekberg I've been eating l/c since 2/14/19, lost 22lbs. Avg bg is 110 last A1c in Nov. 8.1 going this Thurs for new blood test looking forward to seeing lower #'s . Going to make sure they do an Insulin level and C-peptide... Thanks for the great info on ALL your videos.

[@drekberg]

Congratulations. Well, the 110 average bg corresponds to about 5.5 so you are making headway.

[@peteandtessTube]

Did your A1c come down from the 8.1 level?

[@soriayasaud7499]

Iool

[@janetprice85]

My a1c was 6.6 and my family doctor is unhappy. I do not won't kidney trouble or diabetes so I hopped back on keto. I lost 40 lbs on it before covid but gained it back. At 74 I want to live as long as my Aunties, Grandma,and great Grandmother who live between 87 and 94.

[@theresaromeo5484]

It takes about 3 months. When I was a cook at a rehab hospital people got there with a diet order for a person with high numbers within 3 months that diet order would change. That's given they eat right.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Theresa Romeo.

[@georgek3627]

Thanks so much, it’s explains why my a1c didn’t go down in 2.5 months of strict keto, I was already worried , it makes sense now

[@genercarlos7592]

My A1C last July 18, 2019 is 8.9 and started low carb and intermittent fasting August 17 my results 8.1 September 28 is 7.3 and my last is November 11 is 6.6 maybe by February 2020 it’ will be normal

[@SA-ju1zu]

You just seem to know what people want and need to know! Thank you for this. It’s just what I was looking for!

[@tamann7]

It happen for me i dropped my blood sugur in two weeks i went from over 200 to 113

[@BroJerHWG]

Did Carnivore for 90 days. lost 20 lbs. Blood pressure normalized w/o meds... asthma improve and needed less inhalers...ankle/foot swelling went away. energy increased and i exercised more. Then started to reintroduce a few carbs (no sugar) but immediately saw foot swelling return, asthma increase. So i know i can control this condition with diet, daily intermitent fasting and very low carbs... To keep my need for variety, i will switch between pure carnivore, a 3 day water fast, low carb w/veg, limited fruits, add some dairy... The carbs are always a problem as they have an addictive quality. 1 easily becomes 1Million.... yikes. My body gets bored and needs to switch up after a few weeks. It seems to respond best with change.❤

[@hifzaabbas3557]

Dr. Sten his cholesterol values are also high LDL is 180 .... Tell me what i should do becoz i don want my father rely on sugar medicine in entire life... Being a pharmacist I know the side effects of medicines

[@drekberg]

Thank you hifza Abbas. Cholesterol, blood pressure and insulin all go together. Remember that there is no quick fix for problems that took years or decades to develop, but it's worth spending some time on how to get healthy safely and to sustain the results. Here is a list of videos on that and related topics.Here is a list of videos on _ kzbin.infosearch?query=insulin+resistance+diabetes

[@victoriakerr2089]

I’m so glad I caught this video It’s been 6 weeks of intermittent fasting And will be going soon to dr for blood work I would have been so disappointed if results were not majorly different which I assumed they should be