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Is HbA1c Value Of 5.6 A Cause For Concern?
Question: Have HA1c last year at 6.1 now is 5.6. Would like to do a trial for a CGM. It that possible
Brief Answer:
How CGM is used
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Wow, you have done an excellent job bringing your elevated Hgb A1C down! Good work - it is in a safer range.
About CGM, it is usually used in situations where people can make an immediate modification. For example if the glucose reading is too high, to take a dose of insulin (and make adjustments in that dosage) or if too low, to eat something (and make adjustments in how much) to raise the glucose level.
As you aren't taking anything that immediately alters your glucose level, it would not afford that opportunity. I can understand wanting to see where your glucose is at various times (and not having to keep sticking your finger!), but I am guessing that insurance won't pay for it, both because you aren't taking anything supplemental to control it, and because your A1C is now in a borderline range rather than XXXXXXX diabetes.
You can talk with your doctor about this option. Worth a try to save on finger pokes.
I hope this information helps.
How CGM is used
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,
Wow, you have done an excellent job bringing your elevated Hgb A1C down! Good work - it is in a safer range.
About CGM, it is usually used in situations where people can make an immediate modification. For example if the glucose reading is too high, to take a dose of insulin (and make adjustments in that dosage) or if too low, to eat something (and make adjustments in how much) to raise the glucose level.
As you aren't taking anything that immediately alters your glucose level, it would not afford that opportunity. I can understand wanting to see where your glucose is at various times (and not having to keep sticking your finger!), but I am guessing that insurance won't pay for it, both because you aren't taking anything supplemental to control it, and because your A1C is now in a borderline range rather than XXXXXXX diabetes.
You can talk with your doctor about this option. Worth a try to save on finger pokes.
I hope this information helps.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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