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What Does This Blood Test Result For Diabetes Indicate?

I am 59 y/o female recently diagnosed with insulin resistance. A1c 6.1. Fasting glucose 119. 20 lbs overweight. Active (ICU RN) total cholesterol 191, triglycerides 91, HDL 114, LDL 59. I eat very healthy. My land above is pfroof that I do. What is causing my inability to lose weight and having pre diabetes? I take HCTZ for some fluid retention. I did drink 3-4 small bottles a wine a week on my evening off. I actively exercise 1 time per week. I m doing mor since this insulin resistance was brought to my attention. Can stress cause this. I m frustrated and need some guidance. Ty
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
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Hello Madam,
Thank you for posting in HCM.
After going through the description and the reports you have posted, the following things can be concluded.
1. Fasting glucose of 119mg/dl and HbA1c levels of 6.1 indicates fairly good control of your glucose levels. Now, you need not worry much about prediabetes. Get it checked once again after 6 months.
2. Lipid profile levels also is fairly good and under normal limits.
Emotional disturbances and stress can cause fluctuations in blood glucose levels. Hence you need to practice relaxation techniques like meditation.
Although, intake of wine is good for health, drinking wine 3 to 4 bottles exceeds the limit and it can cause liver damage. So you need to cut down this to maintain good health.
Your inability to lose weight could be due to insufficient exercise. You need to do a minimum of 40 minutes of exercise in a day regularly to keep yourself fit and healthy.
Hope the information provided is useful.
All the best and wish you good health.
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What Does This Blood Test Result For Diabetes Indicate?

Hello Madam, Thank you for posting in HCM. After going through the description and the reports you have posted, the following things can be concluded. 1. Fasting glucose of 119mg/dl and HbA1c levels of 6.1 indicates fairly good control of your glucose levels. Now, you need not worry much about prediabetes. Get it checked once again after 6 months. 2. Lipid profile levels also is fairly good and under normal limits. Emotional disturbances and stress can cause fluctuations in blood glucose levels. Hence you need to practice relaxation techniques like meditation. Although, intake of wine is good for health, drinking wine 3 to 4 bottles exceeds the limit and it can cause liver damage. So you need to cut down this to maintain good health. Your inability to lose weight could be due to insufficient exercise. You need to do a minimum of 40 minutes of exercise in a day regularly to keep yourself fit and healthy. Hope the information provided is useful. All the best and wish you good health.