Has anybody had a high A1c before surgery? My doctor just called to inform me and has changed me to two insulins. She said this will help with getting my A1c lowered so I can get surgery

My husband's was over 12 when he had surgery. He hasn't had to take any insulin or other diabetes meds since he left the hospital. The last blood work he had was at 3 months and it was down to like 6.2, which is still high, but it takes a while for your level to drop after your glucose level does. I imagine it will be totally normal when he has his one year checkup.

Hello, does your A1C have to be a certain number? If so, what is the target?

@@imsoglad56 thanks

My surgeon said be wanted my A1C of 7 before surgery. My last check was 8.2. I'm so very close. I have appointment next week with the diabetes clinic. Hopefully I'll be down below 8.

Edited July 2, 201511 yr by Remmy75

By the way I had my A1C checked. After a month on Victoza, my A1C droped from the 8.2 down to 6.6. If you are having troubles dropping it, that might be something to look into. It also helped me drop 15 pounds like it was nothing!

I agree... Victoza or trulicity... Will assist with lowering your A1C and weight loss

I hadn't had blood work done in many years until this last March when I was seeking approval from my PCP to pursue WLS. When he told me my A1C was 6.8 and that means I have type 2 diabetes I was not entirely shocked. But he was willing not to start me on any meds since he knew I was going down this road that should cure it in matter of months post op.