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What Is Meant By Hgb I And Pre Diabetic Person?
My son is per diabetic. His endocrinologist says he has Hgb I. This is an ( i ). Where does this come from? Says it is rare. Any future problems we need to be concerned about? My son is 15 and now taking Metformin 500 mg once a day at night with meal. Also taking Vitamin D3. Have tried to look up info on this Hgb I.
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
welcome.
do not worry,
keep blood sugar at less than 110 mg fasting & less than 200 after food,
HbA1C less than 7 %,
HbA1c is not a disease ,it indicate average of sugar during past 3 months,
metformin is a good drug without harm would control sugar & reduce weight also,
change life style special y diet & exercises,
avoid butter,junk food,over eating,
take fruits,leafy veg,more protein in for of fish,meat,tofu ,
do swimming,cycling,
get blood test for thyroid,lipid profile,
take care.
do not worry,
keep blood sugar at less than 110 mg fasting & less than 200 after food,
HbA1C less than 7 %,
HbA1c is not a disease ,it indicate average of sugar during past 3 months,
metformin is a good drug without harm would control sugar & reduce weight also,
change life style special y diet & exercises,
avoid butter,junk food,over eating,
take fruits,leafy veg,more protein in for of fish,meat,tofu ,
do swimming,cycling,
get blood test for thyroid,lipid profile,
take care.
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