HbA1c Questions Answered + Bonus HACK (What is A1c?)

What's the best test for diabetes? How should I monitor my diabetes? The HbA1c test fits the bill for many people as a way to track diabetes progress and monitor how well your blood sugars have been running. There are a few problems with A1c as a measurement, but for most people, it works great.
The bonus hack at the end really works if time is limited and you need to get your A1c down quickly.
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0:00 Intro to A1c Test
0:38 How does A1c test work?
1:15 Which sugars cause glycation?
1:32 What causes a high A1c?
3:00 Is A1c test accurate?
3:49 Which medical conditions affect A1c reading?
4:42 Will ACV/Cinnamon help lower A1c level?
5:17 is an A1c the only test a diabetic needs?
5:25 What tests does a diabetic need?
6:02 What is a normal A1c level?
8:47 Why do doctors say an A1c under 7 is good?
11:11 How often can I check my A1c level?
11:39 Can you check your A1c at home?
12:41 Which diets lower A1c quickly?
13:58 Hack to lower A1c fast
15:51 How to ask Dr Berry a question directly

[@adg7147]

Thank you Dr berry. I was diagnosed type 2 uncontrolled diabetic 90 days ago exact…switched to a ketogenic lifestyle with time restricted eating … 90 days later reversed my fatty liver, halfed triglycerides, lost 50lbs and rocking a 5.3 A1C thank you sir for helping save my life

[@nownewstrue]

I had the same results in the same time period. This works!

[@F_T2D_Drew]

Congratulations 👏 I also reversed my T2D with healthy keto and intermittent fasting lifestyle. Got off 2000mg of Metformin in three weeks and my A1C to 5.1 in three months. My highest A1C was 13.9. So many health benefits.

[@digimom82]

Adrian what was your A1c 90 days prior?

[@digimom82]

@@F_T2D_Drew before your A1c was 5.1, what was it, and how long to reduce it? Also your 13.9 how long ago was that recorded?

[@adg7147]

@@digimom82 8.7

[@lindasmalleysews]

I have been on metformin since 2006. In March my A1C was 6.1. My doctor told me to eat low carb. That’s when I found your videos. A couple of weeks ago my doctor checked my blood and my A1C was 5.3. I was able to come off of metformin and another med. My doctor said “whatever you’re doing, don’t change a thing.” Thanks for your help!

[@hurcorh]

Awesome work!

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

That's awesome, great job. And so nice you have a doctor who recommends low carb😍. Mine recommends a diet that's mostly carbs😝

[@kent5670]

@@NikoBellaKhouf2 Time for a new Doc???

[@NikoBellaKhouf2]

@@kent5670 I've gone through over a dozen at least. They're mostly braindead

[@ryanlebear]

Awesome =)

[@Poppy_love59]

After three years I just got my A1c back and it is a 4.2 !

[@user-de6rh4zv7b]

Started Dr. Berry’s Proper Human Diet at the end of January 2023. My A1C was 6.1. Checked it again today and it is 5.4! I’ve lost 21 lbs. Blood sugar is averaging 100. I stopped my insulin because my blood sugar was dropping too low; low 70’s - Yikes! Stopped the insulin and it has returned to a good number. Thank you Dr. Berry.

[@exorcists]

I'm 23 and had a 15.3 A1C. My doctor was surprised I wasn't in a coma. After hearing I was T2 Diabetic I quickly changed my eating habits and in 2 months I lost 80 lbs and dropped my A1C down to 6.

[@elizabethnel6613]

Wow

[@uaebifvideo5472]

Awesome!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@fredweis2383]

You're still a Type 2

[@businessmindchanger4628]

Really? How did you make it possible? Plz let me know

[@sw6118]

Congrats. You can do this at 23. Your body quits compensating and correcting as well as you age.

[@ilenegallo374]

I couldn’t lose weight or get my A1c below 7! A year ago I started eating carnivore with IF. A year later I am 50 lbs. lighter, all my numbers are normal and my A1c is 5.5! Nothing else worked for me! I got so much information from your videos! Thanks!

[@uaebifvideo5472]

Awesome!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@markiangooley]

I’ve been a type 1 diabetic since 1970. For years my A1c was high, then I reduced my carbohydrate consumption. Then it eventually dropped to under 7.0. With care it was around 6.3 mostly. Going carnivore and paying more attention to my blood glucose levels (spurred on by my doctor, someone Dr. Berry probably knows well) has recently reduced it to 4.9 typically. Not sure I can keep that up, but it’s been around that level for most of a year.

[@F_T2D_Drew]

Keeping your protein intake to 4-6oz per meal will help with satiating you. With healthy keto and intermittent fasting lifestyle, I don't feel hungry or have cravings.

[@digimom82]

Mark what were your insulin levels when high, at 7.0 A1c, and now at 4.9? Asking for a friend that is T1 and just had bladder removed because of cancer. Would love to get him on keto/carnivore to help numbers and kill off any remaining cancer cells. Actually have you ever done a water fast for 3+ days? Us fatties w T2 can do it. Just wonder if any T1s have tried fasting

[@thelogician1934]

u r an idioot. the problem is still there. You are just masking it by not taking sugars.

[@thelogician1934]

U gonna die a bad death if u believe that weird diet. Seriously. So gullible.

[@juliestade7529]

@@thelogician1934 No one needs to "take sugar." There's no such thing as an essential carb. And name-calling is the last bastion of the intellectually bankrupt.

[@scottmcdonald3345]

I stayed on the no sugar an virtually no carb diet for four months (124 days). My H1c dropped from 5.9 (pre diabetes) to 5.2 (normal). It is an awful diet (no bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, pizza, desserts, soups with any of the prior ingredients, or fruits. Yet, it did work for me. I hated every minute but it kicks ass.

[@debayala3444]

My was 11.6 now after two of intermittent dieting I’ve got it down to 8.2 which still isn’t great…But I’m working on it. Thanks for the video.

[@JuliaHarrisx]

That’s a real big progress! It’s taking me ages to drop from 7.5 to 6.9. Whatever you are doing is great so stick with it xx

[@KenDBerryMD]

Keep up the great work Deb!

[@DornCranertKonasite]

Great progress --if you eat only steamed green leafy vegetables 100 calorie protein shakes and fatty meats you will probably have a testable morning fasting mg/dl of about 97 to 105 after three days which equals Aprox a 5.4 or 5.5 A1C Boil fresh leafy spinach for 4 minutes, drain, add lots of butter, salt and pepper and some fresh lemon juice--drain in a spinner and eat with 5 or 6 slices of bacon--serve with fresh lemonade sweetened with trivia-it’s a great breakfast and wil push your A1C off a cliff ! !

[@callmeallie1432]

@@DornCranertKonasite thanks! Do you have a channel?

[@patriciajohnson-platt4779]

@@JuliaHarrisx Intermittent fasting helped me get mine down and keto/low carb...more protein/fat less carbs but some carbs though☕...went from 8.2 to 6.5 in four months and I watched the sugar alcohols. Hope this helps💌

[@ginacelovsky751]

Mine was 10.6, in 3 mo. Got it down to 5.8!! Only quit the carbs pasta ect, ect and lost 20lbs in that period to

[@marianne1959]

Mine was 8.1 and only came down to 6.1 in 3 months. Carnivore, OMAD :( Lost 33 lbs and have 50 to go . Trig.'s down from 976 to 400. My doc thinks my thyroid might still be problem. My thyroid has never been normal even on .325 m of levothyroxine

[@anurooptikambare9820]

Did u use medicine with diet

[@ginacelovsky751]

@@anurooptikambare9820 metforme I’m on

[@anurooptikambare9820]

If 5.8 don't use medication.. maintain diet life time

[@gener.1253]

Strict keto for 2+ years. I get my A1C checked every three months. It has been fluctuating wildly for the last year from 4.8 to 4.9! 😉😂. Four months ago talked my wife into having her blood tested. She scored a 6.3 and I was finally able to convince her that her diet was killing her. She started keto and last week, tested at 5.4. She is now a believer and tells all her family and friends.

[@bluzedogg]

I just did it myself. The science that doctor Berry just told us about works exactly as he says it does. It ain't rocket science.

[@marlenegold280]

Three needed tests: •HbA1c •C-peptide •Fasting Insulin Ask doctor for a copy of lab results including reference ranges.

[@georgeaaron3296]

Hello Marlene

[@karimaogden3875]

I get those tests done when I go for my annual check-up of my pancreatic cyst. As far as getting your results, you could get them from your Patient Portal.

[@georgeaaron3296]

@@karimaogden3875 Thank you for the Enlightenment. I'm in Maine and you?

[@indranidasgupta8982]

What does the C-peptide test show?

[@sharonhartwick3204]

After over 1 year on carnivore and my hba1c is down to 4.2. My prediabetes is completely reversed.

[@frankiefernandez5252]

Wow...impressive

[@johnkane9472]

Sweet

[@marianne1959]

Mine down to only 6.1 in 3 months.....hoping by a year mine is that good

[@dencollie]

How do u get vit c? Vit A?

[@marklinnell7167]

I use the at home AIC tests last was 4.9. I was diabetic and on meds 4 years ago the keto diet saved my life. Thank you Dr. Berry and Dr. Jason Fung for making my life so much better.

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Woot woot! Amazing!

[@stadiumarcadium2351]

Mine is 4.9 too but i am not diabetic, i do OMAD but not keto.

[@TheShumoby]

Mine is 4.6. I've been keto omad since early 2018, but recently more low carb.

[@madtruckamax3341]

Where are you guys getting keto recipes or info would appreciate the feedback I'm a diabetic have been over 10 yrs...

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

@@madtruckamax3341 eating out is tough. The only carbs I get are from nuts, leafy greens, and assorted non processed foods. Just cook up stuff you like. I combine things I never conceived of before like butter in coffee, canned fish in scrambled eggs, more eggs, bacon and fatty beef. Throw out packaged things with sugar and corn syrup. Liking to cook helps and also cooking up batches and using leftovers. If you eat like that, you won’t feel the need to snack and your hunger practically disappears to the point where you can go 1 meal a day or eat in side a 4 to 8 hour window. Plus watch a lot of you tube and always included Dr Berry as one of your gurus. You’ll find others also. Good luck.

[@TheLukebilleaudeaux]

I’m 32 years old and been overweight for most of my life. After being diagnosed with high triglycerides, high BP, and high liver enzymes, I went on the keto/carnivore diet. I did a blood test 2 weeks ago. My A1C is 4.1, my Blood Pressure had dropped to normal, and my Liver enzymes were barely elevated.

[@leftlane8355]

Well 4.5 months post type 2 diagnosis made. Me and my VA doc don’t see eye to eye at all. However thanks to countless hours of research I have gone from 280+\- fasting glucose to around 100 in the morning hours. And went from a 42X30 pant size to a 36X30 and that’s smaller than I wore in the military. Thanks Doc B from The Carnivore Trucker Known as the Rev. Left Lane 😎.

[@marty6852]

I’m training my VA doc too Reverend Left Lane. From 42/30 to 32/30 here.

[@leftlane8355]

@@marty6852 right the hell on Marty 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼. Keep up the good work and never accept anything anyone doctor or not says for fact just because they “SAY SO”.

[@lindap.p.1337]

Keep going to the VA because you need free care, most people do. But, you do not have to heed every word the doctor tells you. Not a VA doctor, but on my last visit I explained that I took my bp for six months and it was normal so I stopped taking it. She approved. I also told her I went off my Statin and will never again take one because I read up on it and Statins are not good for us. She did not approve and we discussed it. I told her my health was my responsibility and I was working on it. When I left her office she remarked that I was one of her most educated patients.

[@frankyvee1]

Thank You for your service.

[@nancygorham5908]

I also use the VA system. I love my Dr., But he's a overweight 50+ and has a drawer full of fruit he munches on. I will TALK CARNAVORE on my next appointment.

[@justiceforall5043]

Dr. Berry, You’re a men of not only a scientific knowledge, but a spiritual wisdom! I love your family your pets and your wide modern nice kitchen! Thank you and to your wife also for all your hard work!!

[@paulpladin9590]

It is a pity that type 1 and type 2 are both called diabetes. They are completely different. I am a type 1, fully insulin dependent and I safely maintain average 4.9% A1c. Have done so for the last 3 years on insulin. BUT! This is only safe and possible with a very strict diet to calm chaotic excursions and the resultant chaotic insulin dosing. Bernstein Rocks!

[@KenDBerryMD]

You are so right!

[@katshomekorner9194]

Didn't you know that Dr. Berry calls type 2 diabetes Chronic Carbohydrate Overdose Syndrome? It's a much more accurate term.

[@geopietro]

@@katshomekorner9194 I never heard that phrase before but is really appropriate. Thank you!

[@nancyk7874]

I bought the home A1C test kit that Dr. Berry recommends. It comes with 4 tests. I used the first one when I got my A1C drawn at Quest Lab. This home test result was exactly the same as the one at Quest. So, I give it 5/5 stars. Based on my experience, it's accurate and easy to use.

[@scottbarley500]

My HBA1c was 5.1 in March when I had a physical for Life Insurance. Just had my annual physical today, hoping for a sub-5 when I get the results next week. When I said that to my Doctor today, he gave me that smirk. You know the one....

[@kdavaughn]

I was diagnosed as a Diabetic almost 20 years ago with a 13 A1C. I’ve been on multiple diabetic medications and have still struggled with A1Cs in the 8s and 9s. I also have thalassemia minor. You mentioned that this condition affects A1C. How do I find out specifics about this? Since discovering your videos a little less than three months ago, I’ve gotten a CGM and drastically changed my diet. The monitor currently predicts that my A1C is 6.1 - a number I have never seen! I’m actually excited to take my next labs. Thank you so very much for your invaluable information!! You are changing lives of people you’ve never even met!!

[@rosemarycrosman6381]

My A1C was 6.3, but last test this past week showed I successfully lowered mine to 5.7! 😊

[@georgeaaron3296]

Hello rosemary 👋

[@johnkane9472]

Nice

[@odizlee]

How did you accomplish this?

[@rosemarycrosman6381]

@@odizlee Diet. Very low carb, good proteins. No junk food. Cut sugar out.

[@odizlee]

@@rosemarycrosman6381 I’m doing the same and I’ve lost 15LBS. My numbers were at 6.1 so I hope my next ac1 test will be lower.

[@AishaMBudgets]

A year ago my A1C was 15.3! With medicine, it's come down to 7.4 and with Keto, it's come down in the 6's. I'm hoping for a great A1C at my next appointment and hopefully get off a med or two. Wish me luck!

[@thebitcoinimist]

I'm certain that you can nail it, Aisha. Best of luck!

[@amenra7278]

You are going to do great

[@gpinkard]

No luck needed because your doing the work. Congrats!

[@uaebifvideo5472]

Awesome!!Keep on!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@gattarajakumar7468]

Can you please tell diet plan

[@VanOlove]

Thanks Dr. Berry! Following your teachings, I have lost 42 lbs, and am finally normal BMI. Plus, now my AIC is 5.0 - CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??? Hey, it might even be lower since I never eat sugar anymore, but this is the lowest that the test shows. Thank you for my great health. I feel in charge with the tools you have taught me.

[@mikemaxwell2591]

Well I have labs due soon and this will be interesting because we all know that the proper human diet is the way to go! Dr. Berry I can't imagine a physician who has helped more people than yourself, thank you and be well.

[@streetmagik3105]

Been between 4.2-4.4 over that last year. I've also gone more ketovore with my diet. So much more than my A1C has improved JUST from changing my diet! You've been a huge help doc. 👍

[@thegrumpytexan]

Just took that very same A1c test you showed and have dropped 1.3% since starting my Keto only 5 months ago. I'm now in the "pre-diabetic" range and have totally dropped insulin as well as half my medication (including Prilosec!) The 50lbs I lost and going from XL clothes to M clothes was just a bonus!

[@donnakuhn9752]

Just tested yesterday…..5.2 again…..happy

[@SloopyDog]

HBA1C. I have been waiting for eight years to have a total shoulder replacement. I have already had three operations. One on my right shoulder and two on my left shoulder. My left shoulder wasn't really that bad until I had my first operation. It was done by a trainee surgeon at a teaching hospital. He destroyed my shoulder, and I ended up with a 3mm rotator cuff tear and all my tendons snapped. After the operation, the surgeon who was teaching the trainee refused to examine me and said there was nothing he could do. I was forced to see a second surgeon who was unable to repair the damage done. For eight years I have been trying to find a surgeon who could do the operation, four years ago I found a surgeon who said he could replace my left and right shoulders. I then had a heart attack when I was due to go into hospital. My operation was cancelled for a year. I had a pre-assessment before the next operation admission, where I was told my HBA1C reading of 70 was too high. My appointment was once again cancelled for a year. When I was due to have my third operation I once again had a pre-assessment and once again my Hba1c was 70 and once again my operation was cancelled. I have had to wait another year and now I am due to go into hospital on September 2023. The problem is I have to once again go for an assessment and I am dreading the HBA1C test. I have been a type 2 diabetic for 46 years. I am on insulin and my diabetes is well-controlled. However, I must be doing something wrong to get these results. I wish I knew what it was so I can put it right. I have seen doctors and diabetes-trained doctors and they are no help whatsoever. God help me.

[@mariah1439]

Oh my God I feel bad for you

[@ExiledBulldawg]

My best A1C was 3.9… they made me take the test again because it “couldn’t be right.” I did a 4.1…

[@fignewton8690]

Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!! WOW! Most excellent!

[@ginacelovsky751]

I’m hopeful that if I’m keeping up on my journey, that I can get off taking the pills!! That’s my MAJOR goal

[@cindyperry5504]

Four months on Keto and my HA1c went from 6.9 to 4.8 and C peptide was 5.0. Five months later HA1c stayed steady at 4.8 my follow up visit from that August lab is this coming week. This is the visit I plan to “ respectfully” tell my Dr. “ I told you I could do it with Keto/low carb. My hypotension is also no more so NO MORE MEDS FOR ME!” On a side note it was just over a year ago that SARS CoV 2 almost killed me and I had my epiphany that I didn’t want to die being so unhealthy. No more DM, HTN, Transaminitis, reversing fatty liver, triglycerides down from 225 to 76, depression gone, down 91 pounds and look at least 10-15 years younger. The PHD works!

[@os3986]

Ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting decreased by A1C from 5.4 to 4.9

[@Kathleen555777]

that's exactly what my Dr. had said for me to just be on a diet/exercise and no meds is that i had to get my A1C down to 7. Thank you Dr Berry for explaining what target i really need to reach. Also i really appreciate your videos explaining a healthy diet and how this whole T2 Diabetes affects me. All i got from my dr. was a phone call saying i had T2 Diabetes and lower kidney function and to "stay hydrated". I was so overwhelmed and didn't know where to begin. My sister, who had cancer, chemo, kidney transplant referred you to me. You are AWESOME ! thank you. btw: lost 15 lbs in 6 days after starting your Keto.

[@AJ-jd9cm]

YAS! So glad this is in one spot and easily searchable for when it’s needed. Thank you!!!!

[@themeatymama]

My HbA1c is 5.8. I'm working on my diet, and so grateful for you for teaching us how to be healthy. Thank you ❤

[@MsVitaMaria]

Hi Dr. Berry! I just watched your video. I don’t have any issues with this department but I’m glad I got educated on it so that I can really fine-tune and examine when I do get blood work done what my levels are. Otherwise I’m pretty healthy. But you explained in such a way that made it very Comprehensive and understandable

[@saltrock9642]

Follow this man’s advice as if your life depends on it because it does. Thanks Doc!

[@MsLeenite]

Thanks, Dr Berry. That was a very interesting, helpful, useful presentation.

[@mariannebrowne7398]

Great information and hack ! Thanks Dr Berry

[@mpopple4706]

Great info. I use your info for me ,my family,friends and patients. All have benefited greatly. Thank you

[@nancyhickman9789]

I am getting there, recently tested at 5.8! Low carb.

[@georgeaaron3296]

Hello Nancy 👋

[@uaebifvideo5472]

Great!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@deloresrobinson1958]

Mine was 6.1 .But she's checking again Wednesday! So I'm hoping I got it down! Been doing the BBBE challenge.So I'll let y'all know!💕Thanks for all your family does!

[@toddfeltman3748]

I've been using that same A1c test for a few years, now. It's a great way to motivate myself to keep doing well. In fact, I just checked my A1c during the course of this video, and it's gone down from 8.3 in August 2021, to 5.6 today, October 23. Intermittent fasting, with low carb/whole foods keto-oriented/inspired diet.

[@artemishunter8993]

I went from 10.1 to 5.4 in about 4 months when I went keto/PHD back in early 2019. Rechecked 27 Sep 2021 was at 5.4 I donate all the time just for that reason. Clean blood.

[@norabulen5730]

You got me from 11.0 to 6.1 in like 3weeks! ❤️

[@jeremymcatee6293]

I discovered your channel back in May of this year. I'd been a type 2 diabetic for several years and had tried counting calories, eating lean protiens, exercising 5 or 6 days a week and I'd always go through cycles of improved A1c and glucose levels, only to eventually end up back with poor numbers and weight gain. I really started learning about ketogenic eating from your videos. In June my A1c was 8.9 and I weighed 239 pounds. I followed a lot of your advice about eating whole foods that really focused on satiety. Had a check up this morning and I'm down to 199 pounds. My A1c was 5.8 and my fasting glucose was 110. My Dr. was very pleased with my progress. My cholesterol and triglycerides have improved tremendously..all due to eating a "proper human diet". Thank you for the time and effort you put into educating folks like me.

[@saurabhbcn]

Thanks a lot doctor for the hack! I had a surprising HbA1c result 5.7 when am already on low carb and I do IF for more than a year ( 1.2) , however an year ago I was weighing 82kgs with BMI in26 range and now I weigh 68.5 kgs with BMI 23.65, don’t take sugar , fruits mostly berries , thanks to your videos

[@gallettiguitartones]

Thanks dr. Berry. I'm a type 1 diabetic and since March 2019 I have had a1c every 3 moths (i need to check that often for being a diabetic) and it's always in the low 5s from 5.5 to 5% last time was 5.1" thanks to keto and carnivore

[@BagsOfLuv]

Great video Dr. Berry…I just ordered my home A1 C test. Thanks for sharing the link 🤗

[@georgeaaron3296]

That's great. I'm george. How are you doing?

[@samanthahicks3333]

I was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It is soooooo hard changing my diet. I know it's an urgent necessity but for someone that just cannot stomach water and I love my sweet tea and Gatorade. this is so hard. Kudos to all of you that have done it successfully, I admire your accomplishments.

[@donnagraziano6468]

Dr. Berry I love everything you teach us about and inform about.....please talk more about type 1...had it for 40 years. Getting more difficult to control at age 73

[@craigslitzer4857]

I don't know what my A1C was before I started taking better care of myself, but I had it checked a couple months ago and it was 5.6. I've gotten even more strict with my diet since then and am eager to see what the test result is in the future.

[@barblacy619]

Good for you!

[@johncoffman2703]

Great teaching video. Going on my 4th year of the following fasting, PHD, good foods, and clean living keeps my A1C at 4.7 to 4.8. I believe that a low A1C is the building block of a healthier life and controlling medical costs. For the 1st 2 years I did hot test A1C and test home test were between .2 points of my every 6-month doctor and lab numbers. Using a BG meter and defining the food that impacts your BG is the quickest way to find the trigger food. Dr Berry has helped teach me what works and what fails. My local doctor was very concerned with one test at 4.2 but after looking at my diet he just suggests if my BG gets below 59 you need to eat. As you progress your body tells you when to eat.

[@johncroasmun4129]

god bless u dr berry ,u have helped save millions of people, thanks for all u do

[@nancyb.9759]

Thank you Dr. Berry!!! I already feel better, and even have more energy 💐🌸

[@paulbryan5685]

Two years ago I had blurred vision and was scared to talk about it. Dr check bloodwork A1C was 9.6. Lost 59 pounds. Exercising, biking keto and intermittent fasting. Now A1C 5.6. Dr Berry thank you for doing these videos!!!

[@jeannedigennaro6484]

Very clearly explained. Thanks!

[@tammylynn5238]

Thank you!!!! Very informative. Down from 5.9 to 5.7 doing keto for 3 months. I can’t wait to see what it will be next June after a year keto!!!! Many relatives with diabetes.

[@hurcorh]

My last A1c was 4.9, i'm happy with that! Used to be high 5's a year ago.

[@shreyasunil7749]

Hey I'm from India I like ur video's and your quick easy tips.. thanks doc 👍

[@daniellem5175]

Excellent video!!! Thank you!

[@keitadowning5286]

I love you Dr. Berry‼️‼️‼️

[@josephd.4890]

For quite a few years, I was able to keep my A1C at 5.4 every time I got tested. And that's while taking 32 units of insulin twice a day. Of course that's before I found out that I didn't have to eat the carbs in the first place

[@cherylcalabrese200]

Very informative video. Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@aliaM381]

I lowered my A1C from 10 to 6.4 and the endocrinologist told me I shouldn’t try to get it lowered that that … so I found a different doctor. 😂😂😂 like really I’m trying to heal myself not be medicated forever. Thanks to Dr. Berry and other YT dr’s teaching us how to get better.

[@caprimungeam662]

Great info! Reporting in w/ A1c at 5.3 (female 56) through IF/Ketovore eating!

[@odhinnswrath]

Dragged my A1C from 6.3 to 5.0 keeping my carbs under 30g a day in a year the nurse did the test 3 times as she thought it was impossible.

[@leonaheraty3760]

Thank you Dr Berry! 😊

[@batulsi]

My last two A1C blood tests came back as 4.5. I believe my highest was close to going into the T2D range a number of years ago.

[@karenwaights3745]

Spot on what you say, I'm in Australia and when diagnosed with T2 two years ago my hba1c was 11, now 5.2 diet controlled only, lowering carbs and sugar lost 15kgs, you are right.

[@georgeaaron3296]

Hello Karen, I hope you're fine now?

[@karenwaights3745]

@@georgeaaron3296 thankyou really appreciate your comment, doing well, cheers.

[@georgeaaron3296]

@@karenwaights3745 You're welcome, Good morning. I'm in Maine, how about you?

[@karenwaights3745]

@@georgeaaron3296 I'm in Sydney Australia.

[@georgeaaron3296]

@@karenwaights3745 Good to know, how is the weather over there?

[@lindap7983]

I ordered the home A1C kit and received it last week. I checked my A1C and it was 5.4, not perfect but better than it was a few years ago at 5.6. Thank you Dr. Berry for sharing the information on the home A1C Monitor kit.

[@tribecca626]

5.4 sounds pretty perfect to me. 😊

[@bss6273]

Thank you doctor!

[@chowceo]

This is the best video on Hba1c ! I agree all the three tests you mentioned give the whole picture. A1c could be low because insulin being produced to lower it. The hack of giving blood to lower A1c is ingenious, in times where a hack is needed, I suppose women of a certain age benefit from this because of their monthly cycle too.

[@tomgolab3958]

Doc: Got 5.2 but my fasting was 102. No meds just diet. My doc said it's ok but now I know that I am with your explanations.

[@HONORfocus]

Started following and subscribed back dec 15 2023 A1C 10.8 T2D. Straight Carnivore with minimal dairy feb 7th 2024 50ish days A1C 6.6 current. Only been walking on carnivore and IF 16/8 with omad alternate weeks. Thank you

[@Suelynngrr]

Thank you very much for explaining this, Dr. Berry! I did not have this understanding and very little time is taken to counsel patients about this! Clever hack!! 😀

[@kathy13volpe]

Thanks Dr. Ken

[@schlab73]

I (27M) donate blood as often as possible (6 times per year) and my A1c is always great. Also have been doing IF and lowish carb for ~4 years.

[@brucestoker2130]

Great information, as usual! Scheduled to give double reds next week. Give blood, folks, it's good for you and better for others.

[@rosalrosa5346]

Thank you that helps me to teach my family and friends.

[@clifslonneger5340]

Thx for the video 👍🏼

[@vickyburton2434]

My A1C went from a 14-6 in 4 months just dropping wheat, sugar and most fruits from my diet and adding daily moderate exercise. Thank you for your videos! As I get healthier, I hope to be off of all medications soon!❤️❤️❤️

[@indranidasgupta8982]

What fruits do you eat?

[@vickyburton2434]

@@indranidasgupta8982 I eat some grapefruit, berries, lemons and avocados.😀

[@KenDBerryMD]

Get a NORMAL A1c with this info: bit.ly/DIABETES101

[@gpclipner]

Donation of blood !! Great idea. Always wondered about that. Thanks Dr Ken !!

[@boink800]

You can give blood once every 56 days (it's a 470 ml donation). They also test for your hemoglobin content (iron). At my last blood donation, I had a 15.6 hemoglobin content. You can also give platelets and 'double-reds' -- the Red Cross has many options, depending on your blood type.

[@blasttorres]

Super thankful for this videos, thank you so much, God bless you🙏🏻

[@bruceprigge7420]

Thanks Doc! 🙂

[@elmolewis9123]

Another terrific presentation. I'd love to see you do a video on the Apolipoprotein B protein and related blood test meaning.

[@tomedwards3814]

Never been pre diabetic. Just had my yearly physical. A1C test was 5.3

[@maribelquesada5651]

What do you primarily eat

[@tomedwards3814]

@@maribelquesada5651 I follow the ketovore diet. No carbs only meat and fish. Drink plenty of water and use Keto Chow mineral liquid 2x a day. I also take 100mg of Magnesium daily and 50mg of zinc daily. I try to get 12 to 16hrs of fasting each day. My weightloss officially was 44lbs when weighed at my Drs office from last years physical. But I know I gained more weight before starting my journey 5 months ago. My blood pressure also dropped 20 points and I am taking one less medication at this time. I have a long way to go yet. Its all on me to get to my goal!!

[@maribelquesada5651]

@@tomedwards3814 that’s great, considering what we have all been through. I cut out grains and sugars, I follow Vinnie Tortorich.

[@lindap.p.1337]

@@tomedwards3814 yes Tom!

[@tawanarose2898]

Very helpful thanks!

[@georgeaaron3296]

Hello Rose 👋

[@amyatkinson7277]

Wonderful thank you!

[@arshadazizsiddiqui9180]

Very helpful doctor

[@bidnow2946]

My first and only reading in my life was 4.8 in 2019 at age 63 after a few years on keto. I have never had an insulin test. I wonder why I couldn't get one a decade earlier when I was 300+ pounds...

[@Future_Ghost76]

I was a full blown type 2 diabetic in 2016. On three different types of medication, and they weren't working. The next step was to prescribe me insulin. I started keto, five years now as of August 2021 . And when I first started, my A1C was 8.1%. And after a short 5 months on keto, my A1C dropped to 6.1%. So 18 months on keto and my A1C was 5.3%. So there was no need for me to keep checking it. Fast forward to my 5th year on keto, I started gaining a lot of weight going through the change, did not change my diet whatsoever and became severely anemic from Menorrhagia. Finally had an Iron Infusion and my doctor wanted to see where my ferritin levels were and also check my A1C eight weeks ago and even though I gained 22 lbs back after losing 57, my A1C is at 5.2%. I was also just recently told that my white blood count is chronically high so I have to go see a hematologist. We need to find out what's going on LOL anywho, Dr. Berry. I have been following your videos for two years and I know I rarely comment but I like every single video you produce. I love you too pieces and love the way you explain everything xo 💜

[@ArifAli-hg1eq]

Thx for great info.

[@joeweitman8530]

Great advise . I am pre diabetic and I am always looking on ideas and advise to lower my A1C.

[@yozy4996]

Kick ASS video..Thank you..

[@dianegordon4612]

After frequent blood donation last year during covid - every 8 weeks my ferritin (iron storage) got very low - so I developed iron deficiency. Now taking iron supplements every other day - and have added beef liver more frequently. When I am normal I will donate - but not as frequently.

[@johnkane9472]

The liver is your best bet. It's complete with all of the nutrients that you need to absorb and maintain healthy iron levels. I would ditch the pills and eat more liver.

[@dianegordon4612]

@@johnkane9472 I will continue to do what I am doing. My ferritin was 11 - the range is 12 to 280. My Hemoglobin remained normal although at the low end last year. FerritinI is now 35. A beef liver supplement every other day (current protocol - every other day) and beef liver a few times a week - beef, etc. and NOT donating blood which I believe was the biggest reason since I regularly eat meat. Interested in seeing next blood work as it is now 30 weeks since last blood donation. Good article in the new England Journal of Medicine on iron deficiency. I am under the care of a good hematologist. The goal is at least 50 - which would mean no longer deficient. So if you are donating blood to lower your A1C eat a lot of beef liver before and after. Don't trade one problem for another.

[@Rev03FFL]

For the last 4 years since starting keto, my A1C has been between 4.6 and 4.8. My GP asked if I was starving myself! Not at all. I was pre-diabetic before starting keto.

[@MsTony1402]

Reversed my T2 diabetes with keto & fasting two years ago. Got off all meds and a1c is now hovering around 5.2. I’m ok with that; I could probably get it below 5.0 but I love my veggies too much lol!